Surfside Beach is a small beach town, one hour south of Houston. This home is off Thunder Rd. This is one of the few streets where no vehicles are on the beach. The homes on this block are angled so your view is the Gulf and Jetties. Perfect if you are wanting a small bungalow near the beach with fabulous views. There is an outdoor shower and storage area under the home. The kitchen and bath have been remodeled. The wooden floors and ceilings have been retained. This is a must see.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
4,526 sq ftLot Size
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Suzan Zachariah• The Local Agents Real Estate LLC
Bought with Jason Keeling• Gulf Coast Palms Corporation
Surfside Beach is a small beach town, one hour south of Houston. This home is off Thunder Rd. This is one of the few streets where no vehicles are on the beach. The homes on this block are angled so your view is the Gulf and Jetties. Perfect if you are wanting a small bungalow near the beach with fabulous views. There is an outdoor shower and storage area under the home. The kitchen and bath have been remodeled. The wooden floors and ceilings have been retained. Furnishings are not included, but the refrigerator, microwave, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer are. This is a must see.
Public Records
Apr 29, 2011
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,563 (−11.6%)
$115,460 + $130,810
$246,270
2025
$5,162 (−4.1%)
$115,460 + $163,130
$278,590
2024
$5,382 (−6.0%)
$122,260 + $164,990
$287,250
2023
$5,726 (+2.5%)
$140,590 + $161,250
$301,840
2022
$5,584 (+26.0%)
$101,540 + $151,800
$253,340
2021
$4,433 (+9.2%)
$63,170 + $126,830
$190,000
2020
$4,058 (+2.5%)
$63,170 + $111,400
$174,570
2019
$3,958 (−9.7%)
$55,020 + $111,330
$166,350
2018
$4,382 (+49.9%)
$46,870 + $130,860
$177,730
2017
$2,923 (−0.2%)
$46,870 + $70,840
$117,710
2016
$2,929 (+10.6%)
$46,870 + $70,840
$117,710
2015
$2,648 (+5.2%)
$46,870 + $70,840
$117,710
2014
$2,517 (+5.2%)
$40,750 + $57,010
$97,760
2013
$2,392 (−3.7%)
$40,750 + $57,010
$97,760
2012
$2,483 (+38.7%)
$40,750 + $51,500
$92,250
2011
$1,790 (−0.2%)
$40,750 + $55,350
$96,100
2010
$1,793 (+14.6%)
$31,700 + $39,780
$71,480
2009
$1,564
Tax history for 218 Thunder Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,563 (−11.6%)
$115,460 + $130,810
$246,270
2025
$5,162 (−4.1%)
$115,460 + $163,130
$278,590
2024
$5,382 (−6.0%)
$122,260 + $164,990
$287,250
2023
$5,726 (+2.5%)
$140,590 + $161,250
$301,840
2022
$5,584 (+26.0%)
$101,540 + $151,800
$253,340
2021
$4,433 (+9.2%)
$63,170 + $126,830
$190,000
2020
$4,058 (+2.5%)
$63,170 + $111,400
$174,570
2019
$3,958 (−9.7%)
$55,020 + $111,330
$166,350
2018
$4,382 (+49.9%)
$46,870 + $130,860
$177,730
2017
$2,923 (−0.2%)
$46,870 + $70,840
$117,710
2016
$2,929 (+10.6%)
$46,870 + $70,840
$117,710
2015
$2,648 (+5.2%)
$46,870 + $70,840
$117,710
2014
$2,517 (+5.2%)
$40,750 + $57,010
$97,760
2013
$2,392 (−3.7%)
$40,750 + $57,010
$97,760
2012
$2,483 (+38.7%)
$40,750 + $51,500
$92,250
2011
$1,790 (−0.2%)
$40,750 + $55,350
$96,100
2010
$1,793 (+14.6%)
$31,700 + $39,780
$71,480
2009
$1,564
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,526 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
630
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Brazoria County
APN
8072-0021-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
2 Bedrooms Downstairs, All Bedrooms Downstairs
Interior Features
Room Count: 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Electric
Cooling System: Central Electric
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Cement Board
Roof: Other
Foundation: On Stilts
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Property Information
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: S/D TR J9 WHITE CAPS S/D (A0051 F J CALVIT)(SURFSIDE), BLOCK
Lot Description: Water View
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 8072-0021-000
Tax Amount: $2,977
Tax Year: 2016
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.52919
Location
Community Information
Water Amenities: Beach View
School Information
School District: Brazosport
School Elementary: FLEMING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (BRAZOSPORT)
School Middle: FREEPORT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
School High: BRAZOSPORT HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Brazoria County
Directions: Go south on Hwy 288 to Surfside on 332. Turn right at the light on Fort Velasco, left on Thunder. The home is on the left 4th from the beach.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 936D
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 630
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,526 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Brazoria County
APN: 8072-0021-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0519340
Around this home
Schools
O A Fleming Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 4.3mi
Freeport Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
3/10
Brazosport High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
4/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Freeport, TX • 77541
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$215,000 – $260,000
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