NOT LISTED FOR SALE

972 Townsend Dr Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Crystal Beach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $457,438 - $496,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$323/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2021

Current estimated payment $3,156/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of October 2021

This house is "Grandfathered" "A zone" for flood insurance and has something for everyone in the family. Beachside with easy vehicle or golf car access straight to the beach down Townsend. But also close enough to several boat ramps and bait shops for the fisherman that loves all the East Galveston bay has to offer. Large garage (Approx 15' X 50') will hold boat, a golf car and more. Plenty of room to even put an outside kitchen for the person that loves to entertain. Upstairs you'll find an open Living room/dining room/kitchen format for family and friend entertaining. This split floor plan 3 bed and 3 bath home with a bonus room off of the master that is currently another sleeping area will help accommodate those extra guest or set it up as a game area. Extra fenced lot for kids and pets to play.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Fountain

Swedes Real Estate LLC License #0705926 Listed on: 09/06/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Cheramie

Cobb Real Estate License #0693363

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,525

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 110

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Aerobic Septic System

Community Details

  • Emerald Beach Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,525

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From the Bolivar/Galveston Ferry go approximately 8 miles east to the Emerald One Subdivision and turn right off of Hwy 87. Turn right at the first street and proceed around the curve onto Townsend and the house is the first on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2526
  • Lot Size: 100 X 110
  • Subdivision Name: Emerald Beach
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1500.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Other, Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Water Source: Public

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: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5525.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2021
Closed on
Oct 1, 2021
Sold by
Dean Hambrick Robert
Bought by
Schmidt Ben Paul and Schmidt Teresa Thomason
Seller's Agent
Greg Fountain
Swedes Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Cheramie
Cobb Real Estate
List Price
$399,000
Current Estimated Value
$483,860

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2018
Closed on
May 24, 2019
Sold by
Nguyen Robert and Nguyen Angela
Bought by
Hambrick Robert Dean
Seller's Agent
Greg Fountain
Swede's Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member
List Price
$289,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,300
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2004
Sold by
Rice Joel Edgar and Rice Mary J
Bought by
Nguyen Robert and Nguyen Angela

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2003
Sold by
Wistner Kelly
Bought by
Rice Joel Edgar

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2000
Sold by
Rice Joel Edgar
Bought by
Wistner Kelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$6,516
Interest Rate
8.19%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schmidt Ben Paul -- South Land Title Company
Hambrick Robert Dean -- South Land Title Llc
Nguyen Robert -- --
Rice Joel Edgar $3,500 --
Wistner Kelly -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hambrick Robert Dean $219,300
Previous Owner Wistner Kelly $6,516
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold -- -- --
09/06/2021 09/06/21 For Sale $399,000 +38.1% $266 / Sq Ft
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Sold -- -- --
04/24/2019 04/24/19 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2018 12/18/18 For Sale $289,000 -- $193 / 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
2025 $6,479 $518,260 $136,960 $381,300
2024 $6,479 $477,860 $33,000 $444,860
2023 $6,479 $510,870 $33,000 $477,870
2022 $7,429 $461,050 $33,000 $428,050
2021 $5,525 $316,730 $33,000 $283,730
2020 $5,634 $303,560 $33,000 $270,560
2019 $6,227 $320,000 $33,000 $287,000
2018 $6,263 $320,000 $33,000 $287,000
2017 $6,260 $320,000 $33,000 $287,000
2016 $5,477 $280,000 $33,000 $247,000
2015 $5,051 $254,380 $33,000 $221,380
2014 $667 $33,000 $33,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Greg Fountain

    Swedes Real Estate LLC

    (409) 284-2665

    315 in this area

    320 Total Sales

    Greg Fountain
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nicole Cheramie

    Cobb Real Estate

    (281) 210-5565

    142 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Nicole Cheramie
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Non Member

    Non Member

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 74942643

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3200-0000-0402-000

Texas Galveston County Crystal Beach 77650 Crystal Beach

972 Townsend Dr, Crystal Beach, TX

This home is located at 972 Townsend Dr, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 since 06 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $483,860, approximately $322 per square foot. This property was built in 2014. 972 Townsend Dr is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Morgan Elementary Magnet School, Burnet STREAM Magnet School, and Parker Elementary School.

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