Gilchrist, TX 77617 998 Austin Drive
$899,000
39 more
Presented By: RE/MAX Leading Edge;
Beds • 4
Baths • 3
SQFT • 2,125
Garage • 2
Home Details
This beachfront home offers the perfect blend of luxury & comfort. Thoughtfully crafted for both everyday living and entertaining, this home features a spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with high ceilings and walls of windows that flood the space with natural light and showcase panoramic beach vistas. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, outfitted with Viking appliances, marble countertops, abundant cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, and a breakfast bar. The main level hosts the expansive primary suite, along with two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, & a convenient laundry room. Upstairs, a generously sized bedroom with built-in bunks and a guest bathroom offers the ideal space for guests or kids. Step outside to enjoy the coastal breeze from the wrap-around porch, offering unmatched views of both the beach and bay. The ground level is designed for effortless entertaining, complete with a two-car garage, ample storage, and an outdoor shower.
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Interior Features for 998 Austin Drive
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths3
Kitchen
KitchenBreakfast Bar, Island w/o Cooktop, Pots/Pans Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceOwner
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringPlank, Vinyl
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfastBar, DoubleVanity, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, MarbleCounters, PotsAndPanDrawers, SoakingTub, SeparateShower, TubShower, WalkInPantry, WindowTreatments, CeilingFans, KitchenDiningCombo, LivingDiningRoom
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
Window FeaturesStormWindows, WindowCoverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeKitchen, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom
General for 998 Austin Drive
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, ElectricCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityGilchrist
Construction MaterialsCementSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyGalveston
DirectionsHighway 87 (east if coming from Galveston - west if coming from Beaumont); Turn onto Austin Drive; House is on left
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolHIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
Elementary School District25 - High Island
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Electric
High SchoolHIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
High School District25 - High Island
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 BLK 1 OCEAN VIEW ADDN (2019) ABST 64
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area33
MLS Area MinorGilchrist
Middle/Junior High SchoolHIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District25 - High Island
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-23T04:03:34.977-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityGilchrist
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer, SepticTank
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories1
Subdivision NameOcean View Addn
Tax Annual Amount11138.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms11
ViewBay, Beach, Gulf, Water
Waterfront FeaturesBeachFront, Waterfront
Year Built2013
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 998 Austin Drive
Building Area Total2125.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesCoveredPatio, Deck, Porch, Patio, StormSecurityShutters
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesViews, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres0.2169
Lot Size Area9450.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditionalParking, Attached, Garage
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
High Island School Elementary School
Middle School
High Island School Middle School
High School
High Island School High School
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner