$149,900
$175K PRICE DROP

523 Blue Water Hwy Surfside Beach, TX 77541

Estimated payment $947/month

Total Views 61,104
2 Beds
1 Bath
630 Sq Ft
$238 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Living Room
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • South Facing Home

About This Home

2 bedroom 1 bath home located in Surfside Beach with beautiful views of the water!! Damaged in Hurricane Beryl, property needs repairs. No utilities currently connected. Buyer will require City and State approval to repair the structure. No interior access. Call for details, today!

Listing Agent

Joel Rankin

J.D. Rankin and Associates License #0392511 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • South Facing Home

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 630 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Freeport Elementary School
  • O'hara Lanier Middle School
  • Brazosport High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Brazos Coast Investment Compan Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: Brazos Coast Investment Compan
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 630.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Window Unit
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: FREEPORT ELEMENTARY
  • Junior High Dist: 7 - Brazosport
  • High School: BRAZOSPORT HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: O'HARA LANIER MIDDLE

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7188.0

Map

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
2025 $7,188 $383,680 $211,680 $172,000
2023 $7,188 $419,250 $267,780 $151,470
2022 $6,092 $276,350 $175,810 $100,540
2021 $3,920 $168,630 $67,620 $101,010
2020 $3,948 $165,940 $67,620 $98,320
2019 $4,018 $162,960 $67,620 $95,340
2018 $2,126 $85,590 $54,100 $31,490
2017 $3,372 $135,470 $77,760 $57,710
2016 $3,128 $125,690 $67,620 $58,070
2014 $2,203 $85,530 $23,520 $62,010
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Price Changed $149,900 -25.0% $238 / Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Price Changed $199,900 -20.0% $317 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $249,900 -16.7% $397 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $299,900 -7.7% $476 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $325,000 -34.9% $516 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Off Market -- -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
03/26/2022 03/26/22 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2022 03/22/22 For Sale $499,000 +169.9% $792 / Sq Ft
07/20/2018 07/20/18 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
06/30/2018 06/30/18 For Sale $184,900 -- $293 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $451,345 None Listed On Document
Deed -- Stewart Title
Warranty Deed -- Texas Homeland Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $399,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Joel Rankin

J.D. Rankin and Associates

(979) 279-8926

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Joel Rankin is the President of JD Rankin and Associates. JD Rankin and Associates is a full service real estate firm, specialized in the management and disposition of REO properties. The JDRA team consists of full-time asset managers, support staff and a network of reliable contractors and service professionals; all dedicated to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

With over 37 years of banking, workout, asset management and sales experience, the JDRA team is uniquely qualified to

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MLS Number: 89054605

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2102-0047-000