Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Surfside
Active MLS #39569600 · 152 days on market

5525 Ibis Drive

Galveston, TX 77551
Subdivision  ·  Surfside
List Price
$629,000
$185/SF · 34.2% below neighborhood median
Beds
5
Baths
4
Sq Ft
3,400
Built
1963
Lot
0.20 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.62%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
Middle GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
High BALL H S CCMR 75% · Grad 96% C
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Charming 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath coastal beauty, ideally located just 2 blocks from the beach in Midtown Galveston. Spacious chef’s kitchen features gas grill, ample cabinet space, double oven, walk-in pantry & breakfast bar, all opening seamlessly into a large living room;perfect for gathering & entertaining. In addition to the main living area, the home offers a separate den & dedicated dining space for added flexibility.With two primary bedrooms & an office nook on the second level, there’s room for both comfort & productivity. The spa-like primary bathroom is a true retreat, featuring a double-size decorative rain shower w/ a built-in bench, along w/ double sinks & vanity for added comfort. The home’s layout offers plenty of indoor space for entertaining family & friends. Step outside to your own backyard oasis featuring a heated pool. Two-car garage adds convenience & storage.Centrally located, enjoy easy access to grocery stores, shopping, restaurants & local entertainment venues.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dual Sinks
  • Double Vanity
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Pantry
  • Vanity
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Wired For Sound
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Disposal
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Exterior & lot

  • Fully Fenced
  • Fence
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Private Yard
  • Storm Security Shutters
  • Cleared
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage
  • Gunite
  • In Ground

Community

  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1963
Year Built Source Owner
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 3,400 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,400 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 9

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Vanity, Walk In Pantry, Wired For Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Plank, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Private Yard, Storm Security Shutters
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features Gunite, In Ground
View Yes
View Type Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2039
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Subdivision, Views

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Midtown - Galveston
Subdivision Surfside
Postal Code 77551

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Thermostat

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $10,172
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.62%
Parcel # 6900-0000-0061-000
Legal Description ABST 628 PAGE 102 LOT 61 SURFSIDE SUB
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 9 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Kitchen 17 X 16.4
Living Room 19.6 X 13
Dining Room 13 X 10
Den 19 X 15
Primary Bedroom 13 X 14.4
Bedroom 14.4 X 11

Second level · 3

Primary Bedroom 19 X 15.3
Bedroom 16 X 12
Bedroom 11 X 13.5

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$4,625
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,777 Property tax$848 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,625

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
1.7190%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.55%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
daycare
Heavens Munchkins - Teresa Garza · 0.1mi
Precious Jewels Preschool · 4.5mi
Precious Jewels Preschool · 4.5mi
place_of_worship
First Assembly Church · 0.1mi
St Mary's Star Of The Sea Church · 4.0mi
St Mary's Star Of The Sea Church · 4.0mi
park
Lasker Park · 0.1mi
· 0.4mi
· 0.4mi
police_station
Surfside Police Department · 0.4mi
Surfside Police Department · 0.4mi
Galveston County Sheriff's Office · 1.4mi
gym
Galveston Pilates · 0.4mi
Gallardo's Boxing Team · 4.3mi
Gallardo's Boxing Team · 4.3mi
bank
HomeTown Bank of Galveston- Main Bank · 0.4mi
Circle K ATM · 0.6mi
Circle K ATM · 0.6mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
A
FEMA Zone
Zone AE · Special Flood Hazard Area
1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance typically required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 10.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48167C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
6 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 0 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
7 comparable sales nearby · sold median $281/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Surfside
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Surfside City · ZIPSurfside Beach · 77541 CountyBrazoria Listings in subdivision489 Active now33 Sold (last 12 mo)15 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1950s 1 1955s 1 1960s 3 1965s 3 1970s 1 2000s 4 2010s 4 2015s 2 2020s 6

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Galveston Fire Department Station 5
Distance
1.3 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167725500 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$84,038
ACS 2023
Median home value
$358,000
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
75%
652 housing units
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Median age
52.6
Population 1,151
Work from home
44%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
12%
of commuters
Below poverty
8.4%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
5525 Ibis Drive, Galveston, TX 77551
Galveston County · 29.27°N, 94.82°W
daycare
Heavens Munchkins - Teresa Garza
0.1 mi · 3 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
First Assembly Church
0.1 mi · 3 within 2 mi
park
Lasker Park
0.1 mi · 8 within 2 mi
police_station
Surfside Police Department
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Apr 24, 2026 Listed $629,000 Kimberly Gaido
Dec 31, 1962 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Kimberly Gaido · Sand N Sea Properties, LLC
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Apr 25, 2026.
MLS# 39569600 · LIST DATE: Apr 24, 2026 · PARCEL: 6900-0000-0061-000
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