Gilchrist, TX 77617 998 Austin Drive
$899,000



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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 includes a two-car garage, ample storage, and an outdoor shower. Within walking distance to the new, soon to be Rollover Pass Pier!
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Interior Features for 998 Austin Drive
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths3
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceOwner
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
FlooringPlank, Vinyl
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Window FeaturesStorm Window(s), Window Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeKitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
General for 998 Austin Drive
AppliancesDishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage Yes
CityGilchrist
Construction MaterialsCement Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountyGalveston
DirectionsHighway 87 (east if coming from Galveston - west if coming from Beaumont); Turn onto Austin Drive; House is on left
DisclosuresSeller Disclosure
Elementary SchoolHIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
Elementary School District25 - High Island
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingCentral, Electric
High SchoolHIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
High School District25 - High Island
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 BLK 1 OCEAN VIEW ADDN (2019) ABST 64
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area33
MLS Area MinorGilchrist
Middle/Junior High SchoolHIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District25 - High Island
ModificationTimestamp2025-12-08T19:20:02.453-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityGilchrist
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
SewerPublic Sewer, Septic Tank
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameOcean View Addn
Tax Annual Amount11138
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms11
ViewBay, Beach, Gulf, Water
Waterfront FeaturesBeach Front, Waterfront
Year Built2013
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 998 Austin Drive
Building Area Total2125
Exterior AmenitiesCovered Patio, Deck, Porch, Patio, Storm/Security Shutters
Lot FeaturesViews, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres0.2169
Lot Size Area9450
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Attached, Garage
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner
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