Address
1508 Highway 87, Gilchrist, TX
Price
$ 775,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#77423671
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyGalveston
- CityGilchrist
- Area33 Caplen
- NeighborhoodFranks
- Zip77617
- Style
- Year Built2010
- Taxes$ 11539
- Price$ 775,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1598
Data Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)
Property Description
This unique home offers front row access to the beach. The octagon "Centurion" home has been constructed from plans to withstand high winds, the special attention to details in this home can be found inside and out. Outer walls are all constructed with 2 x6, the house is tied to the pilings foundation with 3/4 in all thread, the pilings below the home are 9 foot on center and 12 feet in the ground with concrete weights. The inside has unlimited potential for bringing your own touches (bonus 400 sq foot loft) to make it match the amazing views. The additional land can be included with the home and can be subdivided to build 2 more homes. Watch all the fireworks from the deck for all the holidays!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL Elementary School | HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL Middle School | HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Listed $775,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central,Electric |
| Cooling | Central Air,Electric |
| Roof | Composition |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary/Modern,Other |
| Construction Materials | Cement Siding,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 2010 |
| View | Water |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Detached |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Waterfront Features | Beach Front,Waterfront |
| County | Galveston |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Franks |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 4 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Heading West on Hwy 87. Home is approx. one mile from the Rollover bridge on the left. Sign in front. Octagon shaped home. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-07-30T20:08:06.073-00:00 |
| High School | HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL |
| City | Gilchrist |
| Disclosures | Seller Disclosure |
| High School District | 25 - High Island |
| MLS Area | 33 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Elementary School | HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL |
| Tax Annual Amount | 11539 |
| Middle/Junior High School | HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL |
| MLS Area Minor | Caplen |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=WLCSso5UN8W |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 25 - High Island |
| Elementary School District | 25 - High Island |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| PostalCity | Gilchrist |
| Legal Description | ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR TR 57 1.400 ACRES |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
|---|---|
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Appraiser |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Attached,Garage |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Cleared,Views,Waterfront |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 29701 |
| Building Area Total | 1598 |
| Lot Size Source | Survey |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Private Pool | false |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 77617
Price
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