Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Emerald Beach
Active MLS #75955332 · 8 days on market

961 Palmetto Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Emerald Beach
List Price
$499,000
$367/SF · 17.4% above neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,360
Built
2022
Lot
0.13 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.19%

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 beach getaway in the desirable Emerald Beach subdivision of Crystal Beach! With beach access at barrels 60-61, this fully furnished home has been thoughtfully dialed in to offer the comfort of a second home while still delivering the full vacation experience. Guests rave about their stays, and it’s easy to see why! Inside, you’ll find a great layout, decorative accent walls throughout, and custom built-in bunk beds perfect for family and guests. Downstairs, the custom tiki bar creates the perfect gathering spot after a day at the beach, with added storage beneath the stairs for all the beach-day essentials. Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy with the people you love most or an income-producing property with an established rental history, this one checks the boxes. Search “Mellow Moods” on Airbnb to see the guest experience for yourself. Revenue history available upon request.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Free Standing Range
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Subdivision
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Beach Rights
  • Beach Access
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2022
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,360 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,360 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 9

Interior

Appliances Free Standing Range
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
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
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Fee $45
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
Amenities Beach Rights, Beach Access

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $5,933
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.19%
Parcel # 3200-0000-0138-001
Legal Description ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOTS 138 (138-1) EMERALD BEACH
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 9 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 9

Primary Bedroom 12x12
Bedroom 13x10
Bedroom 13x11
Living Room 17x17
Kitchen 13x11
Primary Bathroom 11x5
Bathroom 9x4
Utility Room 12x6
Breakfast Room Nook 13x7

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
$3,490
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,996 Property tax$494 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,490
Yearly HOA fee $45

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
$45
ANNUALLY
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
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. 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
0.9 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
961 Palmetto Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.45°N, 94.65°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
Sep 15, 2026 Listed $499,000 Hannah Harris
Dec 31, 2021 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Hannah Harris · RE/MAX ONE - Premier
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 15, 2026.
MLS# 75955332 · LIST DATE: Sep 15, 2026 · PARCEL: 3200-0000-0138-001
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