Built in 2017 and never used as a rental, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom home offers coastal charm and quality throughout. Thoughtfully furnished with pieces curated specifically for this home — including selections from Pottery Barn — the interior exudes warmth and style. Features include remote-control blinds, an inviting wraparound porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and a spacious open layout designed for comfort. Most furnishings will convey with the sale, making this property truly move-in ready. Ideal as a full-time residence or second home, this property is located in a friendly subdivision that also allows rentals, offering great flexibility for future use. Ask about the golf cart that’s available to complete your coastal living experience!
Single-familyProperty Type
2018Year Built
4,756 sq ftLot Size
$352Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Boles Terminella• eXp Realty LLC
Crystal Beach, located between Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, is a beachside and laid-back Bolivar Peninsula neighborhood with wide sandy shoreline and stilt-house streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Highway 87 near the Stingaree Restaurant & Marina, where bait shops, boat slips, and casual patios set the day’s rhythm. Low-rise beach cottages and newer elevated homes line sandy lanes, with dune grass and boardwalk paths threading toward the water. Crystal Beach’s public drive-on beach shapes a gear-ready, toes-in-the-sand routine. The Bolivar Ferry landing adds a steady pulse of arrivals and departures across the channel. Evenings often orbit local staples like Jose’s Cantina and the Gulf Coast Market.
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Offer insights
974 Surf Rd · $439,000
$435K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $435K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
320 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.4%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Double vanity
High ceilings
Kitchen island
Kitchen/family room combo
Pantry
Tub with shower
Ceiling fans
Kitchen/dining combo
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (first level)
Bedroom (first level)
Bedroom (first level)
Total 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooktop
Microwave
Oven
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Plank flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Waterfront with beach frontage
Subdivision setting
Asphalt road access
Home design
Residential property
Faces west
Built in 2018
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Additional parking
Construction
Cement siding
Composition roof
Built 2018
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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JUST LISTED: DON’T MISS This One! Located in the Least Expensive Grandfathered “Flood Zone A”, This Beautiful Beach House is in The Heart of Crystal Beach. OPEN Living Kitchen Design, Split Bedroom Plan, Electric Blinds in Livingroom, Young Property has been Immaculately Maintained, Can Sell Furnished on a Case-by-Case Basis, Wraparound Decking for Easy Exterior Maintenance, Ground level Slat Wall Privacy, Hot & Cold water Sand Shower, Large Garage to store your Beach toys & Golf cart. Plenty of space under the house to Entertain Family and Friends, Subdivision Offers Direct Drive-On Beach Access. Beach Property Inventory is LOW, Properties are Selling Fast, Interest Rates are Low. HURRY & CALL LOCAL REALTOR TODAY for Showing Appointment.
Galveston MLS #20202059
Oct 24, 2020
Delisted
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Oct 23, 2020
Listed
$350,000
$280/sq ft
+20
JUST LISTED: DON'T MISS SEEING This One! Located in the Least Expensive Grandfathered “Flood Zone A”, This Beautiful Beach House is in The Heart of Crystal Beach. OPEN Living Kitchen Design, Split Bedroom Plan, Electric Blinds in Livingroom, Young Property has been Immaculately Maintained, Can Sell Furnished on a Case-by-Case Basis, Wraparound Decking for Easy Exterior Maintenance, Ground level Slat Wall Privacy, Hot & Cold water Sand Shower, Large Garage to store your Beach toys & Golf cart. Plenty of space under the house to Entertain Family and Friends, Subdivision Offers Direct Drive-On Beach Access. Beach Property Inventory is LOW, Properties are Selling Fast, Interest Rates are Low. Before You Miss This One: CALL LOCAL REALTOR TODAY for Showing Appointment.
Public Records
Jul 20, 2018
Sold
*
Public Records
Apr 20, 2012
Sold
*
Public Records
Dec 9, 2004
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 8, 2000
Sold
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* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,839 (−14.7%)
$41,130 + $392,450
$433,580
2024
$6,847 (+3.8%)
$41,130 + $463,870
$505,000
2023
$6,596 (−6.3%)
$24,490 + $456,410
$480,900
2022
$7,040 (+45.7%)
$24,490 + $412,430
$436,920
2021
$4,831 (+6.9%)
$24,490 + $275,510
$300,000
2020
$4,518 (+1.4%)
$24,490 + $234,500
$258,990
2019
$4,456 (+80.6%)
$24,490 + $215,610
$240,100
2018
$2,468 (+414.9%)
$24,490 + $102,340
$126,830
2017
$479
$24,490
2016
$479 (+69.3%)
$24,490
2015
$283 (−1.7%)
$24,490
2014
$288
$14,270
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,755 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Galveston County
APN
4050-0000-0296-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% 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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 974 Surf Rd
$421,307
$18K under list price of $439K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $349K to $529K.