For sale

$650,000

Est. $4,289/mo —

•

1,350

sq ft

963 James Rd, Gilchrist, TX 77617

About this home

Enjoy unobstructed beach views from every angle of this beautifully positioned coastal retreat in the heart of Gilchrist. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home welcomes you with an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area, creating the perfect space for relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and a spacious island with a breakfast bar. The primary suite offers a true retreat with private deck access and a generous en-suite bath complete with double sinks and a walk-in shower. Outside, the expansive decks provide plenty of space to soak in the breathtaking Gulf views, while the spacious ground-level area offers room for entertaining and enjoying the coastal lifestyle. An outdoor shower adds the perfect finishing touch after a day at the beach. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, vacation rental, or full-time coastal escape, this home offers the ideal combination of comfort, views, and location!

Single-familyProperty Type

2014Year Built

3,994 sq ftLot Size

$481Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Alicia Swartz • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Listing updated: Aug 31, 2026 at 04:02am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:HARMLS #64528052

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$4,289 per month

Principal and interest$3,416

Property taxes

$559

HOA dues

Home insurance

$314

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

High Island Independent School District

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 10.1mi

7/10

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About Crystal

Beach

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

963 James Rd · $650,000

Strong offer

$650K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $650K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 60 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
All bedrooms on main level
Breakfast bar
Balcony
Double vanity
En suite bathroom
Granite counters
Kitchen island
Kitchen and family room combo
Main level primary
Pantry
Tub/shower
Walk-in pantry
Walk-in closet(s)
Window treatments
Ceiling fan(s)
Kitchen/dining combo
Living/dining room
Programmable thermostat
Window coverings

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on first floor (12 x 15)
Bedroom on first floor (12 x 13)
Bedroom on first floor (10 x 14)

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom on first floor (5 x 13)
Bathroom on first floor (8 x 10)

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooktop
Electric oven
Microwave
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Plank flooring
Vinyl flooring

Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air (electric)

Sale and tax history for 963 James Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

HARMLS #64528052

Aug 30, 2026

Listed

$650,000

$481/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 2, 2022

Sold

HARMLS #24225072

May 31, 2022

Sold

$650K - $750K

May 8, 2022

Pending

—

May 1, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 25, 2022

Price Changed

$675,000

$500/sq ft

Apr 24, 2022

Relisted

—

Apr 18, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 9, 2022

Listed

$740,000

$548/sq ft

+19

Paradise Awaits! This well cared for beach cottage is calling your name. The owners have loved and cared for their beach home since ownership. SeaQuell is her name! As you make your way around the peninsula to the home, you will fall in love with the location. It reflects the quietness of a true beach lifestyle. Make your way up to the entry, in which the views from here, WOW!! Open the front door and you're immediately drawn in! Sparkling clean, nicely furnished, and many updates. Living and dining room with a view! Master bedroom offers a private bath and a private deck to enjoy beautiful Bolivar sunsets. Best of all, you're at the beach! You will be amazed at the views this home offers. Seaquell is a proven rental income producer. Property is sold completely furnished, recently updated with new flooring and furnishings.

Public Records

Sep 24, 2020

Sold

Public Records

Jul 14, 2020

Sold

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,703 (+13.7%)

2024

$5,895 (−39.5%)

$47,940 + $314,090

$362,030

2023

$9,746 (+30.6%)

$35,960 + $570,260

$606,220

2022

$7,462 (+47.1%)

$35,960 + $411,180

$447,140

2021

$5,075 (−5.3%)

$13,980 + $312,500

$326,480

2020

$5,359 (+70.8%)

$13,980 + $314,080

$328,060

2019

$3,137 (−6.1%)

$13,980 + $158,540

$172,520

2018

$3,339 (+1.6%)

$13,980 + $158,540

$172,520

2017

$3,288 (+4.7%)

$13,980 + $158,540

$172,520

2016

$3,139 (+51.8%)

$13,980 + $158,540

$172,520

2015

$2,068 (+4,208.3%)

$2,400 + $158,530

$160,930

2014

$48

$2,400

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,995 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2014

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,350

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,350

Year built

2014

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Galveston County

APN

4107-0000-0022-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 5, 2025.

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

10/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 27 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

Gilchrist, TX • 77617

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.3 hrs

5.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 963 James Rd

$631,380

$19K under list price of $650K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $360K to $1.1M.

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4 beds2 baths2,128 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$599,000 Last sold price
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$124/sq ft
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Rental earnings

Est. $2,692 per month, based on comparable rentals

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