Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Gilchrist/Vizard 1st
Active MLS #26281547 · 72 days on market

997 Austin Street

Gilchrist, TX 77617
Subdivision  ·  Vizard 1st
List Price
$649,000
$354/SF
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,834
Built
2013
Lot
0.11 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.52%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL N/R
Middle HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL N/R
High HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL CCMR 76% · Grad 100% B
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 two story in a quieter section of the Bolivar Peninsula. Literally steps from the beach and a short golf cart ride to the new Rollover Fishing Pier. If its "all about the view" then this house can't be beat. Unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico and views of the bay and intercostal waterway. This four bedroom home has the capacity to accommodate up to 16 and has a strong rental history. Fresh paint and other recent upgrades including new flooring.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Waterfront
  • Roof: Composition

Community

  • Beach
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

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

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 1,834 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,834 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 4

Exterior

Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Beach Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Beach

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1133
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Waterfront

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Gilchrist
Subdivision Vizard 1st
Postal Code 77617

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Sewer Aerobic Septic

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $9,857
Tax Year 2023
Tax Rate (est.) 1.52%
Parcel # 7335-0002-0013-000
Legal Description ABST 64 E FRANKS LOT 13 BLK 2 VIZARD 1ST ADDN
Lease Considered No
Disclosures None

Room Layout

§ 04 · 4 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 2

Bedroom 14X14
Bedroom 10X12

Second level · 2

Bedroom 12X14
Bedroom 12X16

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
$4,718
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,897 Property tax$821 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,718

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
1.5430%
ALL 4 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
1.16%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.06%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
No HOA on recordIf this is an HOA property, details are not yet loaded. Full cert available on request.

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. 18.0 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
Vizard 1st
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Vizard 1st City · ZIPGilchrist · 77617 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision7 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
2010s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
High Island Fire Department
Distance
6.8 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
997 Austin Street, Gilchrist, TX 77617
Galveston County · 29.51°N, 94.49°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 14, 2026 Listed $649,000 James Walters
Dec 31, 2012 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by James Walters · Swedes Real Estate 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 Jul 15, 2026.
MLS# 26281547 · LIST DATE: Jul 14, 2026 · PARCEL: 7335-0002-0013-000
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