$749,900
SOLD MAR 12, 2024
Last list price

1317 Emerald Dr Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Crystal Beach Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
5,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$357 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2024

Amazing beach home with gorgeous gulf views in the heart of Crystal Beach. This fully furnished 5 bedroom 3 bath home can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests and has quick and easy access to the beach. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters opens to spacious living room. Extensive decking offers plenty of entertaining space. Secondary bedrooms on the main floor and large master suite upstairs with private deck. Downstairs also offers plenty of space for large parties, extra parking. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, ferry, fishing, and so much more! This home would make an excellent home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Layton

Luxely Real Estate License #0537860 Listed on: 01/31/2024

Co-Listed By

Derek Montes

Luxely Real Estate License #0752899

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelsey Ardoin

eXp Realty LLC License #0756306

eXp Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,390

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School
  • Ball High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Emerald Beach Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,390

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take SH 87 To Crystal Beach, TX. Continue West on SH 87 until you reach Emerald Beach Addition. Turn South and continue to Emerald Dr. House is on North Side of Emerald.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1263
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SIDE20
  • Co List Office Phone: 281-357-9887
  • Subdivision Name: Emerald Beach
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: 5120
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Living Area: 2100.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Other, Unknown

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Other, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • Junior High Dist: 22 - Galveston
  • High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: GISD OPEN ENROLL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12390.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2024
Closed on
Feb 27, 2024
Sold by
Prl Title Trust
Bought by
Knauss Martie and Knauss Dawn
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Layton
Luxely Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelsey Ardoin
eXp Realty LLC
List Price
$749,900
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.49%
Original Mortgage
$654,500
Outstanding Balance
$644,877
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,427

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2024
Sold by
Avt Title Services Llc
Bought by
Prl Title Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$654,500
Outstanding Balance
$644,877
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,427

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Oct 6, 2021
Sold by
Korb Jennifer and Korb Douglas
Bought by
8014 Blue Water Llc
Seller's Agent
Colby Walters
Swedes Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karen Pope
Red Door Realty & Associates
List Price
$869,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.26%
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2015
Sold by
Andrus Jay L and Andrus Darla K
Bought by
Korb Jennifer and Korb Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $802,856 None Listed On Document
Vendors Lien -- South Land Title Llc
Vendors Lien -- South Land Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $654,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $615,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $78,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Price Changed $779,000 -2.5% $371 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $799,000 +6.5% $380 / Sq Ft
03/12/2024 03/12/24 Sold -- -- --
02/12/2024 02/12/24 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2024 01/31/24 For Sale $749,900 -13.7% $357 / Sq Ft
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Sold -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $869,000 -- $414 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $10,232 $754,600 $149,600 $605,000
2023 $10,232 $903,370 $149,600 $753,770
2022 $13,803 $856,650 $110,000 $746,650
2021 $8,543 $489,730 $110,000 $379,730
2020 $8,892 $479,080 $110,000 $369,080
2019 $9,322 $479,080 $110,000 $369,080
2018 $7,828 $400,000 $55,000 $345,000
2017 $8,775 $448,580 $55,000 $393,580
2016 $1,076 $55,000 $55,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelsey Ardoin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kelsey Ardoin

    eXp Realty LLC

    (713) 501-6060

    93 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Kelsey Ardoin
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  • Jonathan Layton

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jonathan Layton

    Luxely Real Estate

    (214) 516-5497

    2 in this area

    361 Total Sales

    Jonathan Layton
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  • Derek Montes

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Derek Montes

    Luxely Real Estate

    (832) 434-4509

    1 in this area

    263 Total Sales

    Derek Montes
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Colby Walters

    Swedes Real Estate LLC

    (409) 684-3345

    134 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Colby Walters
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Karen Pope

    Red Door Realty & Associates

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 58599375

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3200-0000-0460-000

Texas Galveston County Crystal Beach 77650 Crystal Beach

1317 Emerald Dr, Crystal Beach, TX

This home is located at 1317 Emerald Dr, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 and is currently estimated at $749,900, approximately $357 per square foot. This property was built in 2016. 1317 Emerald Dr is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Morgan Elementary Magnet School, Burnet STREAM Magnet School, and Parker Elementary School.

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