$235,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2025
Last list price

By the Sea Condominiums 7310 Seawall Blvd Unit 709 Galveston, TX 77551

Lake Madeline Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
640 Sq Ft
$418/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$367 Per Sq Ft

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Beach View
  • Stone Countertops
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of May 2025

Well maintained 7th floor unit offers spectacular views of the Gulf & Beach! Enjoy breakfast in the morning while watching Galveston's beautiful sunrises or cocktails in the evening on your private balcony. Some updates including beautiful plank tile flooring, stone counters/backsplash in the kitchen and interior paint. Beach themed furnishings and decor. This space is the perfect size for a weekend getaway or a short-term rental. By the Sea amenities include a pool, bbq/picnic area, tennis court, social/party room, laundry facilities, pet area, comfortable lobby, ample parking & each unit has additional storage space on the ground floor. Babe's Beach is across the street & Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Moody Gardens are all less than 10 minutes away by car & your just a short drive to the downtown Strand area, restaurants & everything else the Island has to offer. Currently a vacation rental and units in the building do very well. Conveys furnished.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Shepheard

RE/MAX Leading Edge Brokerage Email: steve@real-estate-galveston.com License #0626551 Listed on: 01/16/2025

RE/MAX Leading Edge

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmls

Houston Association of REALTORS

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,117

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Home Has East or West Exposure
  • North Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $418 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

Home Design

  • Steel Beams
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 640 Sq Ft Home
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Additional Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, recreation facilities, sewer, trash, water
  • By The Sea Council Of Owners Association
  • By The Sea Condos
  • By The Sea Condo Subdivision

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Picnic Area
  • Meeting Room
  • Party Room

Recreation

Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,117

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$418 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: I-45 South, Exit 61st Street. Right to Seawall Blvd., go right on Seawall Blvd. and travel about 1 mile. By The Sea is on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: By The Sea Condo
  • Entry Level: 7
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade
  • Attribution Contact: steve@real-estate-galveston.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Stone Counters
  • Living Area: 640.0
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Southern Exposure, Beach, Gulf, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Stucco, Steel
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storm/Security Shutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Park Building Name: BY THE SEA
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Unassigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Security: Door Man
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Amenities: Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trash
  • Association Fee: 418.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: By The Sea Council of Owners

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4117.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2017
Sold by
Wellma Paul J
Bought by
Blakck Thomas K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,800
Outstanding Balance
$83,763
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,440

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2009
Sold by
Boydstun John E and Boydstun Margaret A
Bought by
Wellman Paul J and Wellman Bonita B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2004
Sold by
Amin Jay and Amin Rupa
Bought by
Boydstun John E and Boydstun Margaret A
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $98,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold -- -- --
04/20/2025 04/20/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $235,000 -9.3% $367 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $259,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $4,562 $263,590 $6,450 $257,140
2023 $4,562 $235,590 $6,450 $229,140
2022 $3,105 $154,005 $6,450 $147,555
2021 $3,325 $147,000 $6,450 $140,550
2020 $3,176 $132,531 $6,450 $126,081
2019 $3,064 $124,230 $6,450 $117,780
2018 $2,829 $114,310 $6,450 $107,860
2017 $2,795 $114,310 $6,450 $107,860
2016 $2,523 $103,174 $6,454 $96,720
2015 $2,323 $93,864 $6,454 $87,410
2014 $2,742 $109,364 $6,454 $102,910
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephen Shepheard

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Stephen Shepheard

    RE/MAX Leading Edge

    (409) 771-8840

    13 in this area

    57 Total Sales

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About By the Sea Condominiums

Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 36702596

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2114-0000-0709-000

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77551 Lake Madeline

7310 Seawall Blvd Unit 709, Galveston, TX

This home is located at 7310 Seawall Blvd Unit 709, Galveston, TX 77551 and is currently estimated at $235,000, approximately $367 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 7310 Seawall Blvd Unit 709 is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Oppe Elementary School, Parker Elementary School, and Burnet STREAM Magnet School.

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