#60899190, Rene Sorola, Listing office: Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
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About 2496 Hwy 87
Fall in love with this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath beachfront cottage nestled on the peaceful shores of Gilchrist Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula. With your own private dune walkover, you can stroll hand-in-hand across the sand to the edge of the Gulf, where sunrises paint the sky in soft pastels each morning. Sway in the coastal breeze on the spacious deck, take in the endless views, and create unforgettable moments under the stars. A cargo lift adds ease to your coastal lifestyle, and the generous space below invites candlelit dinners, bonfires, or lazy afternoons in a hammock. Whether you’re dreaming of a personal escape or an enchanting vacation rental, this home is full of potential—and ready to make it your own.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,040 sqft
Lot size0.25 Acres
Year built2018
ParkingAdditional Parking, Boat, Driveway, None
MLS #76711360
WaterfrontBeach, Waterfront
ViewBeach, Gulf, Water
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Plank, Vinyl
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Additional Parking, Boat, Driveway, None
- Waterfront: Beach, Waterfront
- View: Beach, Gulf, Water
- Exterior: Covered Patio, Deck, Porch, Patio
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $600,000
- Price/SqFt: $576
- Lot: Views, Waterfront
- Directions: Off of Hwy 87, home is on the beachside in Gilchrist.
- Year Built: 2018
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,040 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
- MLS Number: 76711360
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX On The Water -Bolivar
- Office Phone: (409) 684-3377
- Office Email: dozierwendy@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Wendy Dozier
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Nearby schools
3
Rosenburg Elementary School
Public District PK-2
11.4 mi
•721 10th St
5
Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet
Public Magnet PK-4
13.2 mi
•1410 37th St
4
Levi Fry Intermediate School
Public District 5-6
14.0 mi
•300 Twenty Fifth Ave N
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $68,085. Typical income of Gilchrist, TX residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
33%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
47%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
4%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
61%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
Texas Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Ram
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
Oldies
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About 2496 Hwy 87
The listing price of 2496 Hwy 87 property is $600,000.
The property 2496 Hwy 87 is a house located in Gilchrist, Texas, 77617.
Active Listing: 2496 Hwy 87 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2496 Hwy 87 are: Rosenburg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Levi Fry Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Crenshaw Elementary Science Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Austin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ball High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), AIM College and Career Preperatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Odyssey Academy - Galveston (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 2496 Hwy 87 has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 2496 Hwy 87 is 1,040 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2496 Hwy 87 is 2018.
This home is located at 2496 Hwy 87 in Gilchrist, TX and zip code 77650. This 1,040 square foot home, which was built in 2018, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $600,000.
Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Gilchrist, TX. In the same period over 14 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Gilchrist, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 7.7%. In June 2025 median list price was $440,000 and the average listing age was 118 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.