Blue Water, located between Crystal Beach and Gilchrist, is a beachside and laid-back Bolivar Peninsula neighborhood with wide Gulf-front sands and stilted coastal homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bluewater Highway (TX-87) corridor, where bait camps, beach stores, and low-slung seafood counters set a salt-air rhythm. Architecture leans practical and storm-minded—raised cottages, broad decks, and drive-under parking facing the dunes. Days track the shoreline, with walkovers to the beach and long views across the Gulf. Nearby anchors like Stingaree Restaurant & Marina, Fort Travis Seashore Park, and the historic Point Bolivar Lighthouse shape local tradition. The pace stays outdoors-first, with fishing, birding, and sunset drives along the peninsula.
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Built on a 0.0769-acre parcel (3,350 square feet)
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2024 property tax: $288 (annual)
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Galveston County
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Last updated by owner on May 20, 2025.
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, 26 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Crystal Beach, TX • 77650
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Crystal Beach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 842 Alma
$68,557
$6,443 under list price of $75K
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