Beachfront homesite located in Beachtown Galveston, on the island's only growing and non-driving beach. Seller to design a customized floorplan and exterior elevation with the sale of property. Immaculately maintained subdivision with an active HOA on the east end of Galveston Island. Minutes from downtown Galveston and UTMB. Property immediately to the left is a landscape lot which offers this property additional views and natural lighting. Beach access is 120ft from the property. Community offers daily beach umbrella/chair set-up and courtesy officer at night.
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: Beachtown Realty, LLC
Office Phone: (409) 762-2222
Listing Agent: Nader Shirazi
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Waterfront: Beach, Waterfront
View: Beach
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Cleared, Subdivision, Waterfront
Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Right on East Beach, Right on Ramsar Rd, Left on Seaside Drive.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $675,000
HOA Fees:
Amount: $3800
Frequency: Annually
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $3,707
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $241.8K more than the Median Sold Price in Galveston, TX.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: HAR
MLS Number: #48333160
Listing Office:
Office Name: Beachtown Realty, LLC
Office Phone: (409) 762-2222
Listing Agent: Nader Shirazi
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$3,707
$224,200
2020
$3,927
$163,880
2019
$4,041
$163,880
2018
$4,055
$163,880
2017
$4,007
$163,880
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
7
/10
Rosenburg Elementary School
721 10th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.90 miles
Public District Grades PK-2
6
/10
Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet
1410 37th St
Distance between this listing and this school3.83 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-4
4
/10
Burnet STREAM Magnet School
5501 Avenue S
Distance between this listing and this school5.31 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Austin Middle School
1514 N 1/2
Distance between this listing and this school2.39 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
3
/10
Central Middle School
3014 Sealy St
Distance between this listing and this school3.38 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
7
/10
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
5001 Avenue U
Distance between this listing and this school5.09 miles
Public Charter Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Ball High School
4115 Avenue O
Distance between this listing and this school4.28 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
5
/10
AIM College and Career Preperatory Academy
5200 Ave N1 2
Distance between this listing and this school4.95 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
3
/10
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
2412 61st St
Distance between this listing and this school5.62 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $28,000. Residents of Galveston, TX typically earn less than $35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1553 Seaside Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1553 Seaside Dr property is $675,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1553 Seaside Dr is land located in Galveston, Texas, 77550.
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Active Listing: 1553 Seaside Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,707 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
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This home is located at 1553 Seaside Dr in Galveston, TX and zip code 77550 in the Beachtown neighborhood. This home sits on a 0.09 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $675,000.
Galveston, TX housing market in October 2024 saw over 2 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 52 sold below. In October 2024 in Galveston, TX there were 15.7% more homes for sale than in September 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 83 days, the median list price was $433,113.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Disclaimer: The MLS data is provided exclusively to Participants or Subscribers for display on their website solely for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that the MLS data may not be used for any purpose other than to display prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Information contained on the computer print-outs of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) of the HOUSTON REALTORS® INFORMATION SERVICE (HRIS) is furnished by MLS Participants for dissemination to other MLS Participants, for their exclusive use, and should not be relied upon by Buyer/Tenant or any other person. There is no express or implied warranty by HRIS or MLS as to the accuracy of such information, which should be independently verified by Buyer/Tenant or such other person. MLS does not verify the information and disclaims any responsibility for its accuracy. Any estimate of value was prepared using automated processes and should not be considered a comparative market analysis (CMA) or appraisal. You may contact us to provide additional information and analysis for a more accurate estimate of the property's value. Digital images modified or enhanced to alter real property characteristics contain a visible and legible watermark across the bottom of the image “Image does not represent actual property as is”. 
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