Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Emerald Beach
Active MLS #72191727 · 202 days on market

956 Townsend

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Emerald Beach
List Price
$375,000
$275/SF · 12.0% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,363
Built
2012
Lot
0.13 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.66%

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

Welcome to your coastal oasis in Emerald Beach! This meticulously cared for 3 bed, 2 bath home is FULLY FURNISHED and ready for you to enjoy. With a tiki bar, hammock, patio table, and spacious deck, relaxation is at your fingertips. A large downstairs shower, 1 car garage, ample parking and fenced backyard add convenience. Perfect for a second home or vacation rental, this property offers versatility and tranquility. Multiple beach accesses make beach days a breeze. A/C 2024. Water heater 2025. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own your dream beach home - golf cart negotiable!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pantry
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Vanity
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free Standing Range
  • Disposal
  • Microwave

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2012
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,363 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,363 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 6

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Porch, Patio
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1263
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Emerald Beach
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Septic Tank

HOA / Association

HOA Fee $60

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $6,238
Tax Year 2023
Tax Rate (est.) 1.66%
Parcel # 3200-0000-0411-000
Legal Description ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 411 EMERALD BEACH
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 27x14
Primary Bedroom 13x14
Bedroom 11x11
Bedroom 11x11
Breakfast Room Nook 12x8
Utility Room IN HOUSE

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

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● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,772
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,252 Property tax$520 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,772
Yearly HOA fee $60

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
1.3466%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.18%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$60
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.3mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.4mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.9mi
grocery
TJ's Discount Groceries · 0.3mi
Swede's Quick Stop · 0.4mi
TJ's Discount Groceries · 0.9mi
restaurant
The Frio Loco Shaved Ice · 0.3mi
Salty Bovine Pit House · 0.4mi
Third Coast Coffee Cafe · 0.7mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 0.7mi
United States Postal Service · 1.6mi
United States Postal Service · 7.0mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 1.3mi
Sweat Fitness · 2.2mi
park
· 2.6mi
· 3.5mi
· 7.9mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available
Top fiber: AT&T
Fiber / DSL
AT&T
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Speeds per provider
Satellite
HughesNet
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Starlink
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Viasat Inc
Speeds per provider
Unknown
Rural Telecommunications of America
Speeds per provider

Environmental Risk

§ 08
V
FEMA Zone
Zone VE · Coastal High Hazard
Coastal wave-action hazard zone. Flood insurance required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 15.0 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
6 comparable sales nearby · sold median $313/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
Emerald Beach
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Emerald Beach City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision381 Active now34 Sold (last 12 mo)16 Curated amenities44
● Year-built distribution
1970s 1 2000s 1 2005s 3 2010s 10 2015s 8 2020s 5 2025s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Fire / Rescue Department
Distance
1.1 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167723900 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$71,970
ACS 2023
Median home value
$316,400
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
43%
3,275 housing units
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Median age
62.6
Population 2,995
Work from home
9%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
38%
of commuters
Below poverty
11.0%
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
956 Townsend, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.44°N, 94.66°W
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.)
0.3 mi · 5 within 2 mi
grocery
TJ's Discount Groceries
0.3 mi · 4 within 2 mi
restaurant
The Frio Loco Shaved Ice
0.3 mi · 9 within 2 mi
post_office
United States Postal Service
0.7 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Mar 5, 2026 Listed $375,000 Ava Resnick
Dec 31, 2011 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Ava Resnick · Foundations Realty
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 Aug 22, 2026.
MLS# 72191727 · LIST DATE: Mar 5, 2026 · PARCEL: 3200-0000-0411-000
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