NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 Seashell Dr Surfside Beach, TX 77541

Estimated Value: $235,000 - $369,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
736 Sq Ft
$423/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 3, 2020

Current estimated payment $1,932 / mo

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Corner Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Balcony
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2020

Great beach-side cottage in Surfside Beach. Located less than a block from the pedestrian beach. The deck offers great views of the Gulf of Mexico. Inside is open concept living/dining room. There are two bedroom and one bathroom. Plenty of windows to let in natural light. The back bedroom has a Murphy bed and a patio door to the outside deck. Storage shed and enclosed patio below the house. All furniture and appliances included in the sale. Would make a great rental property, vacation home or permanent residence. Come book your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Cerelli

Sean Cerelli, Broker License #0647120 Listed on: 02/24/2020

Sean Cerelli, Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Reutzel

Land Shore Realty Group License #0705481

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,605

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 6,007 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Corner Lot

Property Views

  • Beach
  • Gulf

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 736 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Freeport Elementary School
  • Freeport Intermediate School
  • Brazosport High School

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Surfside Townsite Sec 4 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,605

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

6,007 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1379
  • Subdivision Name: Surfside Townsite Sec 4
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48039:7879-0007-000
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 736.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision, Views
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Beach, Gulf, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: FREEPORT ELEMENTARY
  • Junior High Dist: 7 - Brazosport
  • High School: BRAZOSPORT HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: FREEPORT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3605.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2020
Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sean Cerelli
Sean Cerelli, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Grace Reutzel
Land Shore Realty Group
List Price
$200,000
Current Estimated Value
$311,638

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.84%
Original Mortgage
$175,500
Outstanding Balance
$154,795
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,843

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,050
Interest Rate
6.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,500
Interest Rate
7.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,330
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title
-- None Available
-- American Title Co
-- American Title Co
-- American Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $175,500
Previous Owner $76,000
Previous Owner $75,050
Previous Owner $48,500
Previous Owner $18,330
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Off Market -- -- --
04/03/2020 04/03/20 Sold -- -- --
03/04/2020 03/04/20 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2020 02/24/20 For Sale $200,000 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $2,931 $267,989 $153,200 $238,490
2023 $2,931 $221,478 $162,220 $208,270
2022 $4,438 $201,344 $117,160 $201,540
2021 $4,255 $183,040 $83,810 $99,230
2020 $3,863 $162,370 $83,810 $78,560
2019 $3,735 $151,510 $73,000 $78,510
2018 $3,401 $136,930 $62,180 $74,750
2017 $3,408 $136,930 $62,180 $74,750
2016 $3,408 $136,930 $62,180 $74,750
2014 $3,225 $125,220 $54,070 $71,150
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 4237270

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 7879-0007-000

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