Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/20/2026
Listed
$525,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This fully furnished coastal retreat is just five houses from the Gulf in the sought-after Emerald Beach community! Featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, this beachside beauty offers an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area that keeps everyone connected. Extensively updated, the home is vacation ready with a new HVAC system (2023) and water heater (2023), all-new indoor appliances (2024), and a replaced septic drain field (2025). Outdoor living is a highlight with a spacious upper deck (replaced in 2024 and freshly stained in 2025) showcasing Gulf views, plus a shaded ground-level space with a tiki bar and outdoor sink (2022), picnic table, swings, outdoor shower, garage, and abundant parking. Just steps from the sand, this property is ideal as a vacation home, primary residence, or income-producing rental!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 866 Townsend Dr
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $7,340 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 79307248
- Updated: Today (1/20/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage
Location
- Area: 33
- County: Galveston
- Subdivision: Emerald Beach
- Driving Directions: From Hwy 87, turn south onto Skyline Dr. Then, turn right onto Skyline and then turn left onto Townsend Dr. The house is on your left.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elem School District: 22 - Galveston
- Midd School District: 22 - Galveston
- High School District: 22 - Galveston
- Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- Middle School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,530
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,530 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2010
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Property View: Beach, Gulf, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1263
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision, Views
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Beach Front
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,340
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 444 EMERALD BEACH
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 3200-0000-0444-000
- Section: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 866 Townsend Dr
School District:Galveston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Crenshaw El And Middle 406 Hwy 87, Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650 | PK-8 | 2.4 mi |
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading 721 10th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-2 | 12 mi |
Austin Middle School, Galveston, TX 1514 Avenue North 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 5-8 | 12.6 mi |
AIM College & Career Prep 5200 Ave N 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 6-12 | 14.8 mi |
Ball High School 4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550 | 9-12 | 14.3 mi |
Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 13.8 mi |
Burnet Elementary School, Galveston, TX 5501 Ave S, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 15.4 mi |
Parker El 6802 Jones Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 | PK-4 | 16.1 mi |
Weis Middle School 7100 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 | 5-8 | 16.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 866 Townsend Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 866 Townsend Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,340
2%
$461,710
-22%
2023
$7,173
18%
$588,920
13%
2018
$6,071
-16%
$523,000
9%
2022
$7,235
33%
$479,770
42%
2021
$5,445
-3%
$338,120
5%
2020
$5,621
-3%
$322,220
3%
2019
$5,791
-5%
$312,000
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2018
$6,071
-1%
$312,000
—
2017
$6,106
1%
$312,000
1%
2016
$6,017
4%
$307,600
5%
2015
$5,803
—
$292,220
29%
2015
$5,803
32%
$226,040
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2013
$4,389
—
$226,040
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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866 Townsend Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 (MLS# 79307248) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 866 Townsend Drive is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on January 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 866 Townsend Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Crystal Beach? You can browse all Crystal Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.