Whether you love to relax on the deck over the water or jump in your boat and head out to East Bay for a day of fishing, or take a short golf cart ride to the beach, this house may be calling you and your family. Lots of canal front windows, spacious living room, life made easier cargo lift elevator and boat lift. Beautiful, easy to maintain and environmentally sustainable cork flooring. Big fenced in yard. All in the heart of Crystal Beach, near stores and restaurants. Call today to for a private showing.
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1997Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Ellen Smith• Mary Ellen Smith Realty INC
This canal home has so much to offer: lots of canal front windows, spacious living area, boat lift with deck, covered deck, cargo lift and large, completely fenced yard. The floors are beautiful, easy to maintain, environmentally sustainable cork. The canal is straight to the IntraCoastal and then easy access to East Galveston Bay. Of if you want to go to the beach, hop in your golf cart and head straight down Crystal Beach Rd to the beach. Even has a light to cross Hwy 87. In the heart of Crystal Beach with quick access to stores and restaurants. Also one of the most affordable, move in ready canal homes on Bolivar.
Public Records
Apr 20, 2012
Sold
*
HARMLS #44858945
Mar 28, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 23, 2012
Listed
$299,000
$222/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 19, 2007
Sold
*
Public Records
Nov 19, 1999
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,733 (−1.5%)
$81,380 + $418,620
$500,000
2025
$6,833 (+0.8%)
$81,380 + $426,010
$507,390
2024
$6,780 (−14.0%)
$81,380 + $418,620
$500,000
2023
$7,885 (+9.9%)
$81,380 + $493,510
$574,890
2022
$7,174 (−0.1%)
$81,380 + $363,830
$445,210
2021
$7,184 (+39.4%)
$81,380 + $364,730
$446,110
2020
$5,154 (+23.5%)
$81,380 + $214,080
$295,460
2019
$4,172 (−5.5%)
$81,380 + $143,410
$224,790
2018
$4,417 (−0.6%)
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2017
$4,442
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2016
$4,440 (−1.5%)
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2015
$4,507 (+1.3%)
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2014
$4,447
$81,380 + $138,620
$220,000
Tax history for 1251 Crystal Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,733 (−1.5%)
$81,380 + $418,620
$500,000
2025
$6,833 (+0.8%)
$81,380 + $426,010
$507,390
2024
$6,780 (−14.0%)
$81,380 + $418,620
$500,000
2023
$7,885 (+9.9%)
$81,380 + $493,510
$574,890
2022
$7,174 (−0.1%)
$81,380 + $363,830
$445,210
2021
$7,184 (+39.4%)
$81,380 + $364,730
$446,110
2020
$5,154 (+23.5%)
$81,380 + $214,080
$295,460
2019
$4,172 (−5.5%)
$81,380 + $143,410
$224,790
2018
$4,417 (−0.6%)
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2017
$4,442
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2016
$4,440 (−1.5%)
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2015
$4,507 (+1.3%)
$81,380 + $145,600
$226,980
2014
$4,447
$81,380 + $138,620
$220,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Galveston County
APN
2902-0000-0016-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Carport Spaces: 4
Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Shower Only
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs, En-Suite Bath, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Legal Lot Description: ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 16 & ADJ PORTION OF PVT CANAL CRYSTA
Street Surface: Asphalt
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot, Water View, Waterfront
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 2902-0000-0016-000
Tax Amount: $4,374
Tax Year: 2019
Total Tax Rate (%): 1.9458
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, USDA Loan, VA
Location
Community Information
Water Amenities: Canal Front
School Information
School District: Galveston
School Elementary: GISD OPEN ENROLL
School Middle: GISD OPEN ENROLL
School High: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Galveston County
Directions: After leaving the Bolivar-Galveston ferry, travel approximately 10.8 miles to the traffic light at Crystal Beach Rd. Turn left. House will be on left.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 708A
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Galveston County
APN: 2902-0000-0016-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: crystalbeachbroker@att.net
Around this home
Schools
Crenshaw Elementary And Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
Ball High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Crystal Beach, TX • 77650
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$433,000 – $524,000
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