Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/17/2025
Listed
$499,991
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to Spanish Grant, one of Galveston's premier West End neighborhoods. This canal-front home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a large flex room downstairs, providing plenty of space. The open living, dining, and kitchen layout is ideal for entertaining and enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Recent updates include a new roof and new carpet. Step outside to a spacious deck with panoramic canal views, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. With a private boat lift, you'll have effortless water access right from your backyard. Just minutes from the beach, Galveston Country Club, and Waterman's Restaurant. Short-term rentals are not allowed, creating a quiet, community-focused setting ideal for a primary residence or second home. This property needs TLC, offering an opportunity for updates and personal touches.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12840 E Camino Famoso
General
- Price: $499,991
- HOA FEE: $13/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $10,030 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 35307167
- Updated: 12/19/2025
- Added to Site: 32 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Balcony, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storm/Security Shutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: 33
- County: Galveston
- Subdivision: Spanish Grant 1
- Driving Directions: From I-45 EXIT 61 street. Right on Seawall Blvd then right on Pabst Rd. Through the main Spanish Grant entrance then right on Camino Famous. Second house on the left.
- Direction Faces: Southeast
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
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Spanish Grant Civic Association
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows, Storm Window(s), Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,956
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,956 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2001
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Property View: Canal
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1034
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision, Waterfront, Side Yard
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Partial
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Boat Dock/Slip, Bulkhead, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Canal Front, Waterfront
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $150
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $10,030
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: ABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR LOT 121 SPANISH GRANT SEC 1
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 6670-0000-0121-000
- Section: 1
Listed by Nan & Company Properties - Corporate Office (Heights) (713) 714-6454, Anastasia Gaido (808) 765-8765 and Nan & Company Properties-Galveston Office (713) 714-6454, Eric Bourque (832) 372-0789
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Anastasia Gaido
Nan & Company Properties - Corporate Office (Heights)
808-765-8765
Eric Bourque
Nan & Company Properties-Galveston Office
832-372-0789
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Schools
Schools serving 12840 E Camino Famoso
School District:Galveston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oppe Elementary School 2915 81st Street, Galveston, TX 77554 | PK-4 | 4.9 mi |
Weis Middle School 7100 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 | 5-8 | 5.8 mi |
Parker El 6802 Jones Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 | PK-4 | 5.9 mi |
AIM College & Career Prep 5200 Ave N 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 6-12 | 7.2 mi |
Ball High School 4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550 | 9-12 | 7.8 mi |
Burnet Elementary School, Galveston, TX 5501 Ave S, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 6.8 mi |
Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 8.3 mi |
Austin Middle School, Galveston, TX 1514 Avenue North 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 5-8 | 9.7 mi |
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading 721 10th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-2 | 10.2 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 12840 E Camino Famoso
Tax History
Tax History for 12840 E Camino Famoso
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,764
-1%
$653,499
10%
2023
$6,813
1%
$594,090
1%
2018
$6,721
-16%
$586,080
6%
2022
$8,004
6%
$552,240
4%
2021
$7,585
1%
$531,060
21%
2020
$7,519
-14%
$440,660
22%
2018
$8,762
—
$361,620
—
2017
$8,802
-6%
$361,620
-9%
2019
$9,357
-3%
$397,782
-1%
2016
$9,610
9%
$399,894
10%
2015
$8,833
—
$363,540
8%
2015
$8,833
16%
$336,171
10%
2013
$7,627
—
$305,610
—
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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12840 E Camino Famoso, Galveston, TX 77554 (MLS# 35307167) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 12840 E Camino Famoso is currently listed for $499,991 and was received on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 12840 E Camino Famoso? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Galveston? You can browse all Galveston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.