$429,900
$20K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $2,848/month

Total Views 1,684
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,288 Sq Ft
$334 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Welcome to Crystal Beach! 3189 Castle Drive is a 3/2 bungalow by the beach. 10,597 sqft lot in the quiet Sandcastle neighborhood.This home, just a 3-minute walk to one of the widest stretches of beach on the peninsula (or faster by golf cart). This neighborhood does not have drive on access to the beach for cars, so the traffic is minimum. The fully furnished house features a two+ car garage w/separate golf cart door, a low maintenance wrap around TREX deck, tankless hot water for an endless supply on demand, new roof in 2022. There is a stacking washer and dryer in the separate pantry/ laundry. Entering the home upstairs, you are greeted by the large open LR, kit & DR! The kitchen has granite countertops & ss appliances. The primary BR has a king-sized bed with on-suite & walk in closet. The other BRs feature 2 sets of bunks in one & a queen size bed in the other. Bathrooms have matching granite countertops. Located near local favorite restaurants & shopping. Comes furnished!

Listing Agent

Monica DeMore

BuyCrystalBeach.com License #0414104 Listed on: 09/26/2024

Co-Listing Agent

Jarred DeMore

BuyCrystalBeach.com License #0703883

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,077

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 10,597 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,288 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Aerobic Septic System

Community Details

  • Sand Castle Beach 2 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,077

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From 87 turn south on Sand Castle Drive turn right on Castle, property on Right side of the road.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2433
  • Co List Office Mls Id: BYCB01
  • Co List Office Phone: 409-656-1920
  • Subdivision Name: Sand Castle Beach 2
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1288.0

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Other
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic

Schools

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6077.0

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Range of Values:

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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 $6,008 $500,240 $96,430 $403,810
2023 $6,008 $443,070 $31,790 $411,280
2022 $5,898 $366,060 $31,790 $334,270
2021 $5,406 $309,890 $31,790 $278,100
2020 $4,804 $258,800 $31,790 $227,010
2019 $4,839 $248,690 $31,790 $216,900
2018 $4,867 $248,690 $31,790 $216,900
2017 $4,865 $248,690 $31,790 $216,900
2016 $4,865 $248,680 $31,790 $216,890
2015 $3,447 $235,140 $31,790 $203,350
2014 $3,563 $231,020 $31,790 $199,230
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $429,900 -2.3% $334 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Price Changed $439,900 -1.1% $342 / Sq Ft
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Price Changed $444,900 -1.1% $345 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Sale $449,900 +83.6% $349 / Sq Ft
03/15/2018 03/15/18 Sold -- -- --
02/21/2018 02/21/18 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2017 12/15/17 For Sale $245,000 -- $190 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- South Land Title Company
Warranty Deed -- South Land Title Company
Warranty Deed -- South Land Title Llc
Vendors Lien -- South Land Title Llc
Vendors Lien -- South Land Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Chicago Title Galveston
Vendors Lien -- Chicago Title Galveston
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $196,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $119,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $130,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 87463265

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 6271-0003-0039-000