Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Blue Water 2
Active MLS #40827788 · 99 days on market

959 East Road

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Blue Water 2
List Price
$229,000
$225/SF · 25.0% below neighborhood median
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,020
Built
1975
Lot
5,000 sf
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.60%

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

Coastal cottage in the heart of Crystal Beach, ideally located just a short walk or golf cart ride from the beach. Situated on one of the higher elevations on the Bolivar Peninsula, this beach home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and investment potential. The open living, dining, and kitchen area creates an inviting space for relaxing after a day at the beach. With multiple sleeping areas and a functional layout, this property is well-suited for full-time living, weekend getaways, or vacation rental use. Enjoy the large upper deck for outdoor dining and coastal breezes, plus the covered ground-level area for entertaining, parking, storage, or just relaxing. You will also find a convenient ground-level outdoor restroom/shower area, making it ideal for guests coming in from the beach. Located near restaurants, shopping, and beach access, this Crystal Beach property offers a great opportunity for buyers seeking a personal retreat or an income-producing short-term rental.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Balcony
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Tub Shower
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Dining Room
  • Electric Range
  • Free Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Tile
  • Heat: Other
  • Heat: Window Unit

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Views
  • Side Yard
  • None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Boat
  • Driveway

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 1975
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,020 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,020 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

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

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Living Dining Room
Flooring Tile
Appliances Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Deck, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing None
Pool Private No
View Yes
View Type Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Parking Features Additional Parking, Boat, Driveway, None

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 5,000
Lot Size (acres) 0.1148
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Views, Side Yard

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Blue Water 2
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

Heating Other, Window Unit
Cooling Other, Window Units
Water Source Public
Sewer Septic Tank

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $3,657
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.60%
Parcel # 1870-0000-0324-000
Legal Description ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 324 BLUE WATER ADDN NO 2
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Owner May Carry, Usda Loan, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 3 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 3

Bedroom 14x17
Bedroom 14x10
Living Room 33x14

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
$1,680
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,375 Property tax$305 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,680

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
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
restaurant
Third Coast Coffee Cafe · 0.1mi
Hardheads IceHouse Grill & Scratch Kitchen · 0.2mi
Jose's Cantina · 0.3mi
grocery
TJ's Discount Groceries · 0.7mi
Swede's Quick Stop · 1.8mi
Fisherman's Cove Food Mart · 7.9mi
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.7mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 1.6mi
Cardtronics · 2.9mi
park
· 1.9mi
· 7.2mi
Port Bolivar Community Park · 7.2mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 2.2mi
United States Postal Service · 6.4mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 2.8mi

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Environmental Risk

§ 08
V
FEMA Zone
Zone VE · Coastal High Hazard
Coastal wave-action hazard zone. Flood insurance required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 16.0 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 $299/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
Blue Water 2
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Blue Water 2 City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision181 Active now21 Sold (last 12 mo)5 Curated amenities22
● Year-built distribution
1975s 1 2000s 1 2010s 3 2015s 2 2020s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Fire / Rescue Department
Distance
1.5 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
959 S East Road, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.44°N, 94.66°W
restaurant
Third Coast Coffee Cafe
0.1 mi · 5 within 2 mi
grocery
TJ's Discount Groceries
0.7 mi · 2 within 2 mi
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.)
0.7 mi · 2 within 2 mi
park
1.9 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jun 16, 2026 Listed $229,000 Yolanda Cavazos Graham
Dec 31, 1974 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Yolanda Cavazos Graham · J. R. Evans and Associates
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 Sep 23, 2026.
MLS# 40827788 · LIST DATE: Jun 16, 2026 · PARCEL: 1870-0000-0324-000
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