WATER FRONT LIVING! This 3BR / 2.5BA Home is just waiting for it's new owners! The first floor offers a formal living room and dining as well as an oversized family room in the back with wonderful views of the water. The freshly remodeled kitchen has stainless steel appliances and island. So many great areas for gathering with friends and family. The second floor has an oversized master bedroomwith access to the back deck and views of the water as well as a newly updated master bath with dual vanities and nicely updated shower. Two additional bedrooms and one additional full bath are also located on the second floor. Had a hard day? Take a relaxing dip in the hot tub on the first floor deck and stare at the water and stars! Call today for your private showing!
130 ft frontage on Dickinson Bayou. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formals, family room, breakfast room, fireplace, & island kitchen. Converted garage is a wonderful game room great for entertaining with a full bar with 2 sinks, mini fridge, ice maker, wine fridge, Jenn Air cooktop and a kegerator! Tons of storage space/built-ins throughout. Bonus room for crafts/sewing/storage. New carpeting in living room, stairs, upstairs hallway & a second bedroom. Freshly painted. Roof - 1 yr! Pretty Bayou views.
HARMLS #21753649
Jun 23, 2015
Sold
$245K - $280K
May 31, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2014
Listed
$280,000
$108/sq ft
+27
Waterfront property on Dickinson Bayou. Garage conversion adds beautiful bar & 2nd den area, +440sf (total >3000sf living area), wine frig +more. Terrazzo in the main atrium. Home has dining & living room formals. Den w/ wood or gas fireplace. Front bedroom has built-in shelves and back bedroom has removable bookcases. Roomy Master Bedroom. Kitchen window has spectacular view of the bayou. This home has Tons of storage cabinets/closets t/o. Lots of shade trees, roomy back yard, & 130ft water frontage.
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$283 (−0.8%)
$21,950 + $403,000
$424,950
2024
$285
$21,950 + $406,380
$428,330
2023
$285 (+17.3%)
$21,950 + $405,050
$427,000
2022
$243 (+15.9%)
$21,950 + $330,080
$352,030
2021
$210 (+49.1%)
$21,950 + $250,270
$272,220
2020
$141 (+4.9%)
2019
$134 (−2.4%)
$24,150 + $131,720
$155,870
2018
$137 (−2.2%)
$24,150 + $133,790
$157,940
2017
$141 (−5.7%)
$24,150 + $133,790
$157,940
2016
$149 (−9.1%)
$24,150 + $133,790
$157,940
2015
$164 (+1.2%)
$24,150 + $125,180
$149,330
2014
$162
$24,150 + $116,920
$141,070
Tax history for 3929 Rau Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$283 (−0.8%)
$21,950 + $403,000
$424,950
2024
$285
$21,950 + $406,380
$428,330
2023
$285 (+17.3%)
$21,950 + $405,050
$427,000
2022
$243 (+15.9%)
$21,950 + $330,080
$352,030
2021
$210 (+49.1%)
$21,950 + $250,270
$272,220
2020
$141 (+4.9%)
2019
$134 (−2.4%)
$24,150 + $131,720
$155,870
2018
$137 (−2.2%)
$24,150 + $133,790
$157,940
2017
$141 (−5.7%)
$24,150 + $133,790
$157,940
2016
$149 (−9.1%)
$24,150 + $133,790
$157,940
2015
$164 (+1.2%)
$24,150 + $125,180
$149,330
2014
$162
$24,150 + $116,920
$141,070
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1971
Sq. Ft.
2,596
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Galveston County
APN
1480-0000-0008-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
CR
Conventional Residential District
The zoning of property as conventional residential CR is intended to provide for conventional detached single-family dwellings. The purpose of the CR district is to provide for development of standard low-density residential developments, in areas where adequate public facilities exist, and residential development is appropriate given the surrounding land uses and neighborhoods.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
Auto Garage Door Opener
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Shower Only
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Breakfast Room, Family Room, Formal Dining, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven
Electric Cooktop
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas Connections, Gaslog Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, Insulated/Low-E Windows, Insulation - Batt
Crown Moulding, Disabled Access, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Refrigerator Included, Spa/Hot Tub
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 25 x 14
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 21 x 13
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Room Type: Family
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Type: Breakfast
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces East
Siding: Brick Veneer
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Green Space, Back Yard, Balcony, Covered Patio/Deck, Spa/Hot Tub, Storage Shed
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead, Senior,
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: ABST 19 PERRY & AUSTIN SUR LOT 8 BAYOU CREST SEC 1 *SBPCL: 1
Street Surface: Asphalt
Lot Description: Waterfront, Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 1480-0000-0008-000
Tax Amount: $4,463
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.6502
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
Location
Community Information
Water Amenities: Bayou Frontage
School Information
School District: Dickinson
School Elementary: LOBIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: LOBIT MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Galveston County
Directions: Heading South on 1-45, turn right onto FM 517 W. Turn left on Rau Drive and your destination will be on the right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 699J
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,596
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Galveston County
APN: 1480-0000-0008-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Around this home
Schools
Louis G Lobit Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Dickson Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
Dickinson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
9/10 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
Dickinson, TX • 77539
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$411,000 – $497,000
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