$349,500

Estimated payment $3,017/month

Total Views 2,904
2 Beds
2 Baths
875 Sq Ft
$399 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Beach View
  • Clubhouse
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

Spectacular Gulf and Beach views from this move in ready unit on the 9th floor of By The Sea. Enjoy breakfast in the morning while watching Galveston's beautiful sunrises or sip a cocktail in the evening on your large private balcony. Unit features updated kitchen w/granite countertops, 2020 AC, newer hurricane impact sliding glass doors, laminate & tile floors for easy cleaning and much more. By the Sea amenities include a pool, bbq area, tennis court, social/party room, laundry facilities, pet area, comfortable lobby, ample parking, boat parking & each unit has storage space on the 1st floor. Babe's Beach is across the street & Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Moody Gardens are all 5 - 10 minutes away by car & your just a short drive to the downtown Strand area, restaurants & everything else the Island has to offer. This is an active vacation rental with rental history. Conveys fully furnished. Life Is Short...Buy A Beach Condo!

Listing Agent

Stephen Shepheard

RE/MAX Leading Edge Brokerage Email: steve@real-estate-galveston.com License #0626551 Listed on: 05/24/2025

RE/MAX Leading Edge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Home Has East or West Exposure
  • North Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $631 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

Home Design

  • Entry on the 9th floor
  • Steel Beams
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Additional Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Pool

  • Heated 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
  • Meeting Room
  • Party Room

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,488

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$631 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
  • Architectural Style: High Rise
  • Entry Level: 9
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade
  • Structure Type: High Rise
  • Attribution Contact: steve@real-estate-galveston.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 875.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Southern Exposure, Beach, Gulf, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Steel
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • 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, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool, Clubhouse
  • Amenities: Meeting/Banquet/Party Room, Party Room, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 631.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: By The Sea Council of Owners
  • Pets Allowed: Pet Restrictions

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6488.0

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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 $6,488 $360,450 $8,820 $351,630
2024 $6,488 $374,900 $8,820 $366,080
2023 $6,488 $342,434 $8,820 $333,614
2022 $4,687 $232,500 $8,820 $223,680
2021 $4,750 $210,000 $8,820 $201,180
2020 $4,905 $204,680 $8,820 $195,860
2019 $4,772 $193,500 $8,820 $184,680
2018 $4,403 $177,950 $8,820 $169,130
2017 $4,351 $177,950 $8,820 $169,130
2016 $3,923 $160,450 $8,820 $151,630
2015 $3,611 $145,880 $8,820 $137,060
2014 $3,059 $122,000 $8,820 $113,180
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $349,500 +141.2% $399 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Sold -- -- --
04/19/2014 04/19/14 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2014 04/18/14 For Sale $144,900 -- $166 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $146,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 72329230

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2114-0000-0907-000