Date
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Price
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Source
8/24/2026
Listed
$569,000
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873 Townsend Drive, Crystal Beach, TXVideo Tour of 873 Townsend Drive, Crystal Beach, TX.
Enjoy beautiful beach views and easy road access just seconds from the shoreline! Located in the highly sought-after Emerald Beach subdivision, this spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home features three primary suites, each with a private en suite bathroom. The open-concept kitchen, living, and dining areas are perfect for entertaining. The kitchen offers granite countertops and a large island with bar seating for eight. Currently operating as a vacation rental, the home is being sold fully furnished and includes three recently added king-size beds, three new TVs, new dryer, and new dishwasher outdoor furniture, a cargo lift, and a garage.Additional updates include an HVAC system installed in 2022 and a new black rock driveway. This furnished beach retreat is ready for personal enjoyment, vacation-rental use, or both!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 873 Townsend Dr
General
- Price: $569,000
- Taxes: $4,223 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 10310974
- Updated: 8/25/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage, Porte-Cochere
Location
- Area: 33
- County: Galveston
- Subdivision: Emerald Beach
- Driving Directions: Off of Hwy 87, turn south on Skyline Dr into Emerald Beach neighborhood, turn right, then left on Townsend Dr., house will be on the left.
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: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,850
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Living Area: 1,850 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2009
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1724
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Views
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Beach Front
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: HVAC
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,223
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 490 EMERALD BEACH
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 3200-0000-0490-000
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Schools
Schools serving 873 Townsend Dr
School District:Galveston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Crenshaw El And Middle 406 Hwy 87, Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650 | PK-8 | 2.3 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 | 15.3 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 873 Townsend Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 873 Townsend Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,116
-13%
$313,590
-23%
2023
$5,860
20%
$408,190
-4%
2018
$4,865
-12%
$427,240
24%
2022
$5,533
31%
$343,390
31%
2021
$4,211
-1%
$261,480
8%
2020
$4,238
-13%
$242,950
-3%
2018
$4,865
11%
$250,000
5%
2019
$4,399
-10%
$237,010
-5%
2017
$4,893
2%
$250,000
2%
2016
$4,791
3%
$244,910
5%
2015
$4,630
—
$233,160
16%
2015
$4,630
19%
$200,550
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2013
$3,894
—
$200,550
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873 Townsend Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650 (MLS# 10310974) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 873 Townsend Drive is currently listed for $569,000 and was received on August 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 873 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.