$575,000
SOLD DEC 2, 2022
Last list price
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$450/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$359 Per Sq Ft

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach View
  • Deck
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of December 2022

Too many upgrades to list! If you want a highly sought after location with excellent beach views and walkable proximity to shopping, dining, public transportation, & entertainment, this is it! The Sandcastle Condos do not allow short-term rentals and they offer the ideal island spot for full-time living or your dream getaway. Seller has completed over $50K in updates/upgrades since purchase. The 2/3 bed, 3 full bath unit also features a large flex space that could easily be a third bedroom. The 2 car garage offers a garage door opening recently raised to accommodate large SUV's. Some features include, tile flooring throughout, freshly painted entire interior, custom shades throughout, new refrigerator, fresh landscape, new lights & fans, new garage door, new wiring at panel & meter, new plumbing fixtures, generator hookup with bypass switch, new a/c unit, and much more! Full list of updates/upgrades is in attachments. Call for a private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Weber-Rubio

Sand N Sea Properties, LLC License #0695657 Listed on: 09/08/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Martye Hill

eXp Realty, LLC License #0653090

eXp Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,092

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $450 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Beach Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal
  • Pot Filler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance, maintenance structure
  • Sandcastle Ii Association
  • Sand Castle Condo Subdivision

Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,092

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: I-45 S to 61st Street; Right at 61st Street; 61st Street to Seawall Blvd; Right at Seawall Blvd; Continue West on Seawall Blvd for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn Right onto 83rd Street and take an immediate left into the front drive of 8302 Seawall Blvd. The unit is on the Right.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Sand Castle Condo
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Pot Filler, Quartz Counters, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Office, Utility Room
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: First Right of Refusal, Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Beach
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fence, Patio, Storm/Security Shutters
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry in Utility Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 450.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: SANDCASTLE II

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure

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: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7092.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2022
Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Cain James L and Cain Janis G
Bought by
Talley Carl K and Talley Karen
Seller's Agent
Stacey Weber-Rubio
Sand N Sea Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Martye Hill
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.56%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,268
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$338,500

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2022
Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Vecchio David L and Vecchio Carolyn A
Bought by
Cain James L and Cain Janis G
Seller's Agent
Alison Christensen
Sand N Sea Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Weber-Rubio
Sand N Sea Properties, LLC
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$469,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.78%
Original Mortgage
$269,900
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Le Binh and Bui Huong
Bought by
Vecchio David L and Vecchio Carolyn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,700
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2014
Closed on
Jan 6, 2015
Sold by
Lucas Willis M and Lebanowski Patricia L
Bought by
Le Binh and Bui Huong
Seller's Agent
Karol Deem
Deem Realty Galveston
List Price
$210,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
4.01%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2013
Closed on
Nov 5, 2013
Sold by
Lucas A R and Lebanoski Patricia L
Bought by
Lucas Willis M and Lebanowski Patricia L
Seller's Agent
Robert Deem
Deem Realty Galveston
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- Stewart Title Brazoria
Warranty Deed -- South Land Title Llc
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $269,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $518,000 0.0% $324 / Sq Ft
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Rented $2,900 -3.3% --
05/19/2024 05/19/24 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
12/02/2022 12/02/22 Sold -- -- --
10/24/2022 10/24/22 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2022 09/08/22 For Sale $575,000 +22.4% $359 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Sold -- -- --
03/06/2022 03/06/22 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2022 02/18/22 For Sale $469,900 +84.3% $294 / Sq Ft
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2015 02/27/15 For Sale $254,900 +21.4% $159 / Sq Ft
01/06/2015 01/06/15 Sold -- -- --
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2014 10/04/14 For Sale $210,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
10/15/2013 10/15/13 For Rent -- -- --
10/15/2013 10/15/13 Rented -- -- --
07/09/2013 07/09/13 Rented -- -- --
06/09/2013 06/09/13 Under Contract -- -- --
04/21/2013 04/21/13 For Rent -- -- --
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 $8,005 $462,560 $45,430 $417,130
2023 $8,005 $562,230 $45,430 $516,800
2022 $5,590 $343,280 $45,430 $297,850
2021 $5,926 $262,000 $45,430 $216,570
2020 $5,710 $238,240 $45,430 $192,810
2019 $5,875 $238,240 $45,430 $192,810
2018 $5,644 $228,090 $45,430 $182,660
2017 $5,577 $228,090 $45,430 $182,660
2016 $5,577 $228,102 $45,432 $182,670
2015 $4,440 $179,382 $45,432 $133,950
2014 $4,498 $179,382 $45,432 $133,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 57822429

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 6273-0002-0004-000