Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Emerald Beach
Active MLS #65690915 · 93 days on market

970 Gulfview Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Emerald Beach
List Price
$335,000
$180/SF · 42.3% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,858
Built
2001
Lot
0.38 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.85%

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 970 Gulfview Drive, a coastal retreat in a quiet neighborhood with 3 gated lots that brings together modern comfort and beachside charm. This property features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Conveniently situated near Highway 87, this home offers easy access to nearby attractions including 2 miles from Margaritaville, and the mesmerizing beach, making it the perfect location for coastal living and adventure. Step outside to the covered patio, complete with a built-in bar. The balcony, where you can enjoy the beauty of sunsets and the soothing sounds of the ocean. The heart of the home lies in the stylish kitchen, boasting a curved island with a breakfast bar, adding elegance to the space. Adjacent to the kitchen is the cozy breakfast area, surrounded by large windows that fill the room with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dual Sinks
  • Double Vanity
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Sink
  • Tile Counters
  • Tub Shower
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cleared
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Electric Gate
  • Garage

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2001
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,858 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,858 sq ft
Construction Vinyl Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 5

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pots And Pan Drawers, Sink, Tile Counters, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Parking Features Additional Parking, Electric Gate, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.3789
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Subdivision
Direction Faces Southwest

Location

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

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $6,187
Tax Year 2024
Tax Rate (est.) 1.85%
Parcel # 3200-0000-0320-000
Legal Description ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOTS 319 THRU 321 EMERALD BEACH
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 5 rooms · MLS-supplied

Second level · 5

Primary Bedroom 15 x 15
Kitchen 17 x 18
Living Room 28.5 x 26.5
Bedroom 15 x 11.5
Bedroom 15 x 11.5

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
$2,528
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,012 Property tax$516 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,528

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
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
1.0 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
970 Gulfview Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.45°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
Jun 23, 2026 Listed $335,000 Denise Blackburn
Dec 31, 2000 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Denise Blackburn · eXp Realty 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 Sep 15, 2026.
MLS# 65690915 · LIST DATE: Jun 23, 2026 · PARCEL: 3200-0000-0320-000
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