NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2553 E Seaside Dr Galveston, TX 77550

Grand Beach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,207,295 - $2,278,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,540 Sq Ft
$635/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 8, 2025

Current estimated payment $16,106 / mo

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Community Beach Access
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Wolf Appliances

About This Home

As of December 2025

Ensconced on premier beachfront site in coveted East Village enclave of Beachtown, this exquisite villa has been curated at highest level of taste & sophistication. Double gallery verandas boast panoramic vistas of shimmering azure blue ocean water. Sparkling heated pool features power retractable cover. Naturally accreting beach & immense sand dunes provide comfort level above & beyond other communities. Built to endure, this state-of-the-art home is elevated on massive pre-cast concrete pilings & constructed according to advanced specs of The Institute for Business & Home Safety’s Fortified...for Safer Living Certification. Stellar high ceilings, high-caliber Marvin storm windows & French doors, plantation shutters & weather resistant Azek decking are prominent thruout. Fab open plan-ideal for coastal entertaining! Superb chef’s island kitchen appointed w/ensemble of Sub-Zero, Wolf & GE Cafe pro-grade appliances, gorgeous granite, elongated breakfast bar & spacious walk-in pantry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Rosenfeld

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0223700 Listed on: 09/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaitlin Jaschek

Stanfield Properties License #0747581

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • 5,883 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $317 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Beach
  • Bay
  • Gulf
  • Lake

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Insulated Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Hollywood Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: SEE LISTING AGENT

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, recreation facilities
  • Bcfc Association, Phone Number (713) 621-2929
  • Beachtown Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

5,883 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$317 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Beachtown
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48167:1647-0005-0026-000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Travertine
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Hollywood Bath, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 3540.0
  • Dining Room Type: Entry/Foyer, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Storm Window(s), Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: SEE LISTING AGENT
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Subdivision, Waterfront, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Side Yard
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Association
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Bay, Beach, Gulf, Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Tandem

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Pool, Guard
  • Association Fee: 3800.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: BCFC
  • Phone: 713-621-2929
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Other, Recreation Facilities

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Green Building Verification Type: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 1647-005-0026-000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2025
Closed on
Dec 8, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Rosenfeld
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kaitlin Jaschek
Stanfield Properties
List Price
$2,299,880
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,247,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,773,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,760,185
Interest Rate
5.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$486,913

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
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
$1,407,700
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
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
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Truly Title
-- Stewart Title
-- Stewart Title
-- Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,773,000
Previous Owner $1,407,700
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2025 12/08/25 Sold -- -- --
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2025 09/28/25 For Sale $2,299,880 -- $650 / 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 $44,672 $2,266,130 $541,230 $1,724,900
2024 $44,672 $2,581,170 $541,230 $2,039,940
2023 $44,672 $2,734,254 $541,230 $2,193,024
2022 $40,543 $2,011,000 $541,230 $1,469,770
2021 $45,409 $2,007,500 $541,230 $1,466,270
2020 $38,870 $1,621,900 $439,400 $1,182,500
2019 $38,851 $1,575,480 $439,400 $1,136,080
2018 $38,675 $1,562,910 $439,400 $1,123,510
2017 $38,212 $1,562,910 $439,400 $1,123,510
2016 $38,212 $1,562,930 $439,400 $1,123,530
2015 $38,683 $1,562,930 $439,400 $1,123,530
2014 $36,370 $1,450,570 $439,400 $1,011,170
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Rosenfeld

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jim Rosenfeld

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 854-1303

    4 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Jim Rosenfeld
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kaitlin Jaschek

    Stanfield Properties

    (281) 923-1299

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Kaitlin Jaschek
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10223212

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1647-0005-0026-000

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77550 Grand Beach

2553 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX

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