Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Sandy Shores
Active MLS #28214359 · 184 days on market

973 Kenlyn Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Sandy Shores
List Price
$599,000
$287/SF
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sq Ft
2,088
Built
2009
Lot
0.48 ac
Garage
5-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.74%

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 escape in Crystal Beach, where comfort, style, and vacation rental income together just moments from the beach! This updated home is offered fully furnished and is a strong vacation rental, making it smart as it is stunning. Inside: an open layout with custom finishes, elegant wood floors, & plantation shutters. The family room flows to a spacious kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar. The primary offers a spa-like bath with dual sinks and a custom shower, while secondary bedrooms are versatile for guests or entertaining. Enjoy multiple decks, a patio, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen area with granite counters, along with a hot tub, pool table, tons of parking w/ 5 garages, and a side yard featuring a large brick fire pit - perfect for chilly nights. With added conveniences like an outdoor shower and cargo lift, every detail of this home has been thoughtfully designed for laid-back coastal living with a splash of luxury.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Balcony
  • Crown Molding
  • Double Vanity
  • Elevator
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Energy Star Qualified Appliances
  • Refrigerator

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Side Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage

Community

  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Beach
  • Water
  • Style: Contemporary Modern
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern, Traditional
Year Built 2009
Year Built Source Owner
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 2,088 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,088 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 4
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 8
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Electric

Interior

Interior Features Balcony, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Hot Tub Spa, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Hot Tub Spa, Outdoor Kitchen, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio, Porch
Pool Private No
View Yes
View Type Beach, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 5
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.4830
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views, Side Yard

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Sandy Shores
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Appliances, Hvac, Insulation, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $10,443
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.74%
Parcel # 6285-0000-0129-000
Legal Description ABST 65 B FRANKS SUR LOTS 129, 130 & S 1/2 OF LOT 128 & N 1/
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Other, Special Addendum, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 7

Living Room 20 x 21
Kitchen 14 x 12
Dining Room 14 x 11
Primary Bedroom 16 x 13
Bedroom 16 x 11
Bedroom 11 x 12
Bedroom other

Other · 1

Guest Quarters 12 x 11

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
$4,467
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,597 Property tax$870 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,467

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
Texas First Bank ATM · 0.4mi
Neches Federal Credit Union · 0.4mi
Neches go Atm · 0.4mi
restaurant
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp · 0.7mi
Stingaree · 1.5mi
Salty Bovine Pit House · 1.9mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 0.7mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 1.2mi
United States Postal Service · 9.7mi
grocery
Swede's Quick Stop · 1.7mi
TJ's Discount Groceries · 2.7mi
park
· 5.3mi

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
4 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
Sandy Shores
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Sandy Shores City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision195 Active now15 Sold (last 12 mo)7 Curated amenities16
● Year-built distribution
2000s 1 2005s 4 2010s 4 2020s 2 2025s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Crystal Beach
Distance
2.2 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
973 Kenlyn Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.47°N, 94.61°W
bank
Texas First Bank ATM
0.4 mi · 5 within 2 mi
restaurant
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
0.7 mi · 3 within 2 mi
gym
Sweat Fitness
0.7 mi · 1 within 2 mi
post_office
United States Postal Service
1.2 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Mar 24, 2026 Listed $599,000 Javan Salisbury
Dec 31, 2008 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Javan Salisbury · Yellow Keys 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 3, 2026.
MLS# 28214359 · LIST DATE: Mar 24, 2026 · PARCEL: 6285-0000-0129-000
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