Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Tidelands
Active MLS #8530333 · 785 days on market

962 Driftwood Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Tidelands
List Price
$385,000
$356/SF
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,080
Built
2013
Lot
0.11 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.12%

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

Beautiful, fun, cozy beach house located in the small, quiet, very desirable Tidelands Subdivision. This home is situated in the heart of Crystal Beach, and is centrally located to the Big Store, restaurants, boat docks, and fishing. Beach access is a just a short walk down the street. This home offers a very popular open floor plan with plenty of seating space in addition to custom built in bunk beds. Sleeps 10 comfortably and is perfect for family time. Newly remodeled bathrooms and is decorated in a fun beachy vibe. The outside offers a fully furnished deck with beach views, perfect for your morning coffee. The downstairs offers covered parking, fenced in backyard for the dogs, outdoor shower, and plenty of space for BBQ and Cornhole. New air conditioner and heater installed December 2023! This home is set up for an Airbnb and is income producing. A turnkey operation being sold fully furnished. This could be a great investment for someone who wants a beach house to pay for itself!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Balcony
  • Crown Molding
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Pantry
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal
  • Microwave

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Views
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Partial
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Beach
  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 2013
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,080 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,080 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 8

Interior

Interior Features Balcony, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Laminate, Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Patio
Patio / Porch Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard, Partial
Pool Private No
View Yes
View Type Beach, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

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 Tidelands
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Aerobic Septic, Septic Tank
Energy Efficient Appliances, Lighting, Thermostat

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $4,320
Tax Year 2023
Tax Rate (est.) 1.12%
Parcel # 7120-0003-0008-000
Legal Description ABST 65 PAGE 7 LOT 8 BLK 3 TIDELANDS ADDN
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Owner May Carry, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Owner Is Listing Agent, Other, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 8

Primary Bedroom 12 x 12
Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 10 x 10
Kitchen
Living Room
Utility Room
Bathroom
Porch

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.

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● What this tells you

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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
$2,672
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,312 Property tax$360 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,672

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
bank
Valero Corner Mart · 0.4mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.4mi
Neches go Atm · 0.7mi
restaurant
Stingaree · 0.9mi
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp · 1.5mi
Salty Bovine Pit House · 2.8mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 1.5mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 2.1mi
grocery
Swede's Quick Stop · 2.6mi
TJ's Discount Groceries · 3.7mi
park
· 6.2mi

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
3 comparable sales nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Tidelands
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Tidelands City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision253 Active now19 Sold (last 12 mo)11 Curated amenities15
● Year-built distribution
2005s 2 2010s 6 2015s 3 2020s 3

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Crystal Beach
Distance
2.5 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
962 Driftwood Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.47°N, 94.60°W
bank
Valero Corner Mart
0.4 mi · 5 within 2 mi
restaurant
Stingaree
0.9 mi · 2 within 2 mi
gym
Sweat Fitness
1.5 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 31, 2024 Listed $385,000 Justin Paden
Dec 31, 2012 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Justin Paden · REALM Real Estate Professionals - Sugar Land
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 May 5, 2026.
MLS# 8530333 · LIST DATE: Jul 31, 2024 · PARCEL: 7120-0003-0008-000
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