Galveston, TX 77554 4143 Defender Lane
$729,000
35 more
Presented By: RE/MAX Leading Edge;
Beds • 4
Baths • 2
SQFT • 1,824
Garage • 1
Home Details
This is as close to beachfront as you can get—welcome to your dream coastal retreat in the quiet subdivision of Playa San Luis on Galveston’s serene west end. Enjoy panoramic, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico from your expansive 774 sq ft deck, the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee or unwind after a sunny day on the sand. Fully furnished and ready for Summer 2025, this charming beach house features a bright, open layout with vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas—ideal for entertaining family and friends. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main floor, while three additional bedrooms and a full guest bath upstairs provide plenty of room for guests. Recent exterior paint adds to the fresh, coastal curb appeal. Just a short walk to the beach. Whether you're looking for a vacation home, short-term rental opportunity, or a peaceful full-time residence, this s gem checks every box.
Presented By: RE/MAX Leading Edge;
Interior Features for 4143 Defender Lane
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Kitchen
KitchenBreakfast Bar, Kitchen open to Family Room
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace FeaturesWoodBurning
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Tile
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfastBar, Balcony, DoubleVanity, HollywoodBath, HighCeilings, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, TubShower, WindowTreatments, CeilingFans, LivingDiningRoom
Laundry FeaturesElectricDryerHookup
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesWindowCoverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeLivingRoom, UtilityRoom
General for 4143 Defender Lane
AccessibilityAccessibleApproachWithRamp, WheelchairAccess
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, ElectricOven, ElectricRange, FreeStandingRange, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleContemporaryModern
Assoc Fee Paid PerAnnually
Association AmenitiesBeachRights, BeachAccess, PicnicArea, Pool
Association Fee IncludesRecreationFacilities
Association NameKing Property Management
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityGalveston
Community FeaturesCommunityPool
Construction MaterialsVinylSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyGalveston
DirectionsI-45 South to 61st Street, right on 61st, right on Seawall Blvd., left on Catalina, right on Intrepid, left on Defender. 4143 Defender will be on your left.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolGISD OPEN ENROLL
Elementary School District22 - Galveston
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces1.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Fee$825.0
HeatingCentral, Electric
High SchoolBALL HIGH SCHOOL
High School District22 - Galveston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR LOT 53 BLK 1 PLAYA SAN LUIS I SUB
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area33
MLS Area MinorWest End
Middle/Junior High SchoolGISD OPEN ENROLL
Middle/Junior School District22 - Galveston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-16T16:07:32.327-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio
Pool FeaturesAssociation
PostalCityGalveston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories2
Subdivision NamePlaya San Luis 88
Tax Annual Amount11838.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms8
ViewBeach, Gulf, Water
Virtual TourClick here
Waterfront FeaturesBeachFront
Year Built1994
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 4143 Defender Lane
Building Area Total1824.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesCoveredPatio, Deck, HandicapAccessible, Patio, StormSecurityShutters
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesViews
Lot Size Acres0.146
Lot Size Area6360.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAttached, Driveway, Garage
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Gisd Open Enroll Middle School
Elementary School
Gisd Open Enroll Elementary School
High School
Ball High School
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner