$230,000

1018 Dolphin Rd Gilchrist, TX 77617

Crystal Beach Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,586/month

Total Views 60
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$228 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Breakfast Room
  • Rear Porch

About This Home

Rare coastal opportunity in one of the best spots on Bolivar Peninsula, just about a 1-minute drive to the beach w/ unobstructed Gulf, beach, & bay views that make this property stand out. This elevated home offers open-concept living, easy-care vinyl plank flooring, a bright kitchen w/ bar seating, 2 comfortable bedrooms, 1 bath, & a relaxed interior built for weekend escapes or short-term guests. Step outside to enjoy the upper deck views plus a fenced ground-level area perfect for entertaining, lounging, or extra storage. Set on stilts in a prime Gilchrist location near the Lauderdale Boat Ramp, this property is an exciting option for a profitable Airbnb, income-producing vacation rental, or your next beach getaway.

Listing Agent

Celeste Taylor-Velasco

Redfin Corporation License #0579899 Listed on: 04/24/2026

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,482

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces

Property Views

  • Beach
  • Gulf

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Flooring

  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Single Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • High Island Elementary And Middle School
  • High Island School

Community Details

  • Bayview Add Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,482

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1033
  • Subdivision Name: Bayview Add
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48167:1610-0001-0016-000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Plank, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1008.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Views, Side Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Beach, Gulf, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 25 - High Island
  • High School: HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4482.0

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,712 $290,450 $24,750 $265,700
2024 $4,712 $289,360 $24,750 $264,610
2023 $4,712 $326,350 $13,050 $313,300
2022 $3,225 $193,230 $13,050 $180,180
2021 $2,273 $185,210 $13,050 $172,160
2020 $2,300 $140,690 $13,050 $127,640
2019 $2,226 $168,690 $13,050 $155,640
2018 $1,992 $116,350 $13,050 $103,300
2017 $1,854 $96,730 $13,050 $83,680
2016 $1,685 $86,390 $2,700 $83,690
2015 $258 $86,390 $2,700 $83,690
2014 $389 $86,390 $2,700 $83,690
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2026 04/24/26 For Sale $230,000 -- $228 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $100,000 None Available
Vendors Lien -- South Land
Vendors Lien -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $176,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $66,500 VA
Previous Owner $130,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 84178338

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1610-0001-0016-000

Texas Galveston County Gilchrist Crystal Beach

1018 Dolphin Rd, Gilchrist, TX

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