Rare coastal opportunity in one of the best spots on Bolivar Peninsula, just about a 1-minute drive to the beach w/ unobstructed Gulf, beach, & bay views that make this property stand out. This elevated home offers open-concept living, easy-care vinyl plank flooring, a bright kitchen w/ bar seating, 2 comfortable bedrooms, 1 bath, & a relaxed interior built for weekend escapes or short-term guests. Step outside to enjoy the upper deck views plus a fenced ground-level area perfect for entertaining, lounging, or extra storage. Set on stilts in a prime Gilchrist location near the Lauderdale Boat Ramp, this property is an exciting option for a profitable Airbnb, income-producing vacation rental, or your next beach getaway.
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
1018 Dolphin Rd · $224,540
$224K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $224K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
160 days
The average home goes pending in 60 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.8%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Kitchen and family room combined
Kitchen and dining area combined
Living and dining area
Pots & pan drawers
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Vanity
Window treatments
Ceiling fan(s)
Bedrooms
Two first-floor bedrooms (both ~14x12)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (first floor)
Kitchen
Electric oven
Electric range
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Plank flooring
Vinyl flooring
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Patio
Cleared lot
Corner lot
Side yard
Beach front view
Home design
Residential property
Has view
Parking
Attached carport
2-space carport
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Built in 2011
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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