$497,000

Estimated payment $4,032/month

Total Views 2,059
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,768 Sq Ft
$281 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Dual Staircase
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Hollywood Bathroom

About This Home

Gulf-Front ParadiseWelcome to your dream coastal retreat! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2/1-bath condo offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Gulf from both your private balcony and spacious patio—perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset cocktails. Meticulously maintained, the unit features extensive interior updates, blending modern comfort with timeless beachside charm.Enjoy a fully updated kitchen with contemporary cabinetry, sleek countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The open-concept living area boasts new flooring, updated lighting, and fresh coastal-inspired finishes throughout. Recent exterior upgrades include a new roof and gutter system, ensuring peace of mind and long-term value. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a vacation getaway this turnkey beachfront condo is a rare find.Live the Gulf Coast lifestyle—relax, unwind, and listen to the waves from your own front-row seat to paradise.Schedule your private tour today!

Listing Agent

April Didrikson

JLA Realty License #0656484 Listed on: 06/14/2025

JLA Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • Beach Front
  • South Facing Home
  • Home Has East or West Exposure

HOA Fees

  • $600 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Beach
  • Gulf

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,768 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Hollywood Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • 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

  • Association fees include cable TV, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, sewer, water
  • Sand Castle Condos Phase V HOA
  • Sand Castle Condo Subdivision

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,684

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$600 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: From 61st Street facing south, take a right on the Seawall. Drive until you see the building on the corner of 85th street and the Seawall. The condo is the blue unit in the middle of the building.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Subdivision Name: Sand Castle Condo
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, Thermostat
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Hollywood Bath, Multiple Staircases, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1768.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Office
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Southern Exposure, Beach, Gulf
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • 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: 600.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sand Castle Condos Phase V HOA

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Sewer, 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: 8684.0

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $5,742 $501,760 $45,430 $456,330
2023 $5,742 $340,084 $0 $0
2022 $6,233 $309,167 $0 $0
2021 $6,358 $315,170 $45,430 $269,740
2020 $6,124 $255,510 $45,430 $210,080
2019 $6,301 $255,510 $45,430 $210,080
2018 $6,049 $244,460 $45,430 $199,030
2017 $5,977 $244,460 $45,430 $199,030
2016 $5,977 $244,472 $45,432 $199,040
2015 $3,501 $191,392 $45,432 $145,960
2014 $3,666 $191,392 $45,432 $145,960
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2025 06/14/25 For Sale $497,000 +0.4% $281 / Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Sold -- -- --
09/26/2023 09/26/23 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2023 09/22/23 For Sale $495,000 +160.5% $280 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold -- -- --
05/30/2012 05/30/12 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2012 02/03/12 For Sale $190,000 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16952641

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 6273-0005-0005-000