Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Gilchrist/Ocean View Addn
OptionPeriod MLS #57494951 · 89 days on market

998 Austin Drive

Gilchrist, TX 77617
Subdivision  ·  Ocean View Addn
List Price
$849,000
$354/SF · 4.3% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,400
Built
2013
Lot
9,450 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.31%

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

This beachfront home offers the perfect blend of luxury & comfort. Thoughtfully crafted for both everyday living and entertaining, this home features a spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with high ceilings and walls of windows that flood the space with natural light and showcase panoramic beach vistas. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, outfitted with Viking appliances, marble countertops, abundant cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, and a breakfast bar. The main level hosts the expansive primary suite, along with two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, & a convenient laundry room. Upstairs, a generously sized bedroom with built-in bunks and a guest bathroom offers the ideal space for guests or kids. Step outside to enjoy the coastal breeze from the wrap-around porch, offering unmatched views of both the beach and bay. The ground level includes a two-car garage, ample storage, and an outdoor shower. Within walking distance to the new, soon to be Rollover Pass Pier!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built In Bunk Beds
  • Bedroomon Upper Level
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Counters
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Walk In Closets
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Storm Security Shutters
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Bay
  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • 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 1
Levels One
Living Area 2,400 sq ft
Living Area Source Owner
Building Area Total 2,400 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 11

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Built In Bunk Beds, Bedroomon Upper Level, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Main Level Primary, Pots And Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Living Dining Room
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Storm Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Porch, Patio, Storm Security Shutters
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Beach Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Bay, Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 9,450
Lot Size (acres) 0.2169
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Views, Waterfront
Direction Faces South

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Gilchrist
Subdivision Ocean View Addn
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77617

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,138
Tax Year 2024
Tax Rate (est.) 1.31%
Parcel # 5477-0001-0001-000
Legal Description LOT 1 BLK 1 OCEAN VIEW ADDN (2019) ABST 64
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 11 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 9

Primary Bedroom 11 x 19
Primary Bathroom 11 x 13
Bedroom 15 x 10
Bedroom 11 x 10
Bathroom 8 x 10
Living Room 18 x 18
Dining Room 11 x 18
Kitchen 11 x 18
Utility Room 5 x 4

Second level · 2

Bedroom 14 x 18
Bathroom 4 x 11

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
$6,026
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$5,098 Property tax$928 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $6,026

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
5 comparable sales nearby · sold median $339/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
Ocean View Addn
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Ocean View Addn City · ZIPGilchrist · 77617 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision4 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
998 Austin Drive, 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
Jun 26, 2026 Listed $849,000 Alicia Swartz
Sep 23, 2026 OptionPeriod
Dec 31, 2012 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Alicia Swartz · RE/MAX Leading Edge
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 23, 2026.
MLS# 57494951 · LIST DATE: Jun 26, 2026 · PARCEL: 5477-0001-0001-000
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