$489,900

256 S Ocean Dr Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Estimated payment $3,194/month

Total Views 2,830
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,108 Sq Ft
$232 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Granite Countertops
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

Panoramic Water Views

· Bask in breathtaking, unobstructed views of Matagorda Bay from your front doorstep

· Enjoy peaceful sights of Powderhorn Lake just beyond the backyard

Elegant & Open Design

· Spacious, open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area with refined wood accents and crown molding

· Granite countertops and COREtec Pro Series flooring throughout—durable, waterproof, and family-friendly

Comfortable Accommodations

· Four inviting bedrooms perfect for weekend guests or extended stays

· Private screened-in porch off the primary bedroom—ideal for morning coffee or evening birdwatching

· Expansive lower-level screened porch for relaxed gatherings year-round

Convenience Meets Adventure

· Located minutes from Indianola Fishing Marina—dining, music, bait shop, and boat launch at your fingertips

· Quick access to secluded beaches leading to Magnolia Beach

· Or simply step outside and cast your line!

· Work while enjoying this amazing view using your dedicated fiber-optic (up to 1 Gbps) Infinium line.

Built with Resilience

· Hurricane-resistant windows and doors with 95% UV protection

· Spray foam insulation in attic and foundation areas

· All windstorm and elevation certificates available to streamline insurance

Bonus Investment Opportunity

· Imagine adding a pier, boat slip, water and electricity for added income or enjoyment

This home blends coastal charm, modern craftsmanship, and endless opportunity—ready to welcome your next chapter by the sea.

Listing Agent

Gary Bisha

My Castle Realty Brokerage Phone: 713-683-0054 License #0508227 Listed on: 07/25/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,144

Year Built

  • Built in 2021

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 2,108 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Single Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Home Security

  • Prewired Security
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch
  • Porch Refrigerator

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bayside Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 11 / 137
  • Assessor Parcel Number 36316

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,144

Year Built

Built in 2021

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Stilt
  • Directions: Take County Road 316 to South Ocean Drive toward Indianola Marina.
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Horses: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size: 50 x 120
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: None
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Bayside Beach
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Attribution Contact: 713-683-0054
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Some Electric Appliances, Microwave, Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Living/Dining Room, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Vanity, Wired for Data, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Pantry, Pot Filler, Solid Surface Counters
  • Living Area: 2108.0
  • Private Spa: No

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Disclosures: Flood Plain Disclosure
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Porch
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: < 1/4 Acre
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Refrigerator, Screened
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Outdoor Pool, Private, Salt Water, Vinyl
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room, Main Level, Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Security: Prewired, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Calhoun County ISD

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 36316

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6144.0
  • Tax Block: 137
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $6,144 $443,770 $40,000 $403,770
2023 $6,027 $442,250 $40,000 $402,250
2022 $4,435 $283,980 $31,250 $252,730
2021 $550 $31,250 $31,250 $0
2020 $1,146 $67,820 $31,250 $36,570
2019 $1,146 $63,860 $14,440 $49,420
2018 $1,146 $63,860 $14,440 $49,420
2017 $1,692 $94,300 $14,440 $79,860
2016 $1,692 $94,300 $14,440 $79,860
2015 -- $94,300 $14,440 $79,860
2014 -- $95,330 $14,440 $80,890
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $489,900 +0.1% $232 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Off Market -- -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold -- -- --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Price Changed $489,500 -13.4% $232 / Sq Ft
05/01/2022 05/01/22 For Sale $565,000 -- $268 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Gulf Coast Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

MLS Number: 586935

Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

APN: 36316