$8,657 Closing Credit¹
#77447137, Susanna Mayberry, Listing Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge
$950,000 List price
4138 Defender Ln Galveston, TX 77554
$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,795 sqft
0.1 acres
$529 / sqft
House
Property details
About 4138 Defender Ln
Welcome to Galvestons West End featuring a five bedroom, three bath home with beachfront views in the Playa San Luis community. Walk out your door to the 1.5 mile long non-driving beach, fully maintained by the HOA. The home features an open floor plan, with living, dining and kitchen all blending seamlessly. Two bedrooms on the first floor & 3 bedrooms up, including in home laundry and a bonus loft style office area. The oversized deck is perfect for the gorgeous Galveston sunrises and listening to the waves in the evening. Premium finishes include custom woodwork, recessed LED lighting, window treatments, & stainless appliances. Upgrades include two new HVACs and new tile flooring installed in 2022, a full bathroom addition in 2023 and brand new first floor luxury vinyl plank in 2024. The Playa San Luis subdivision has a tunnel that allows you to access the bayside pool, and close to HWY 288 to avoid I-45 traffic. The home conveys fully furnished. No damage due to the recent storms!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,795 sqft
Lot size0.145 Acres
Year built2013
ParkingAttached, Garage, Oversized
MLS #90059905
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontBeach, Waterfront
ViewBeach, Water
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Plank, Vinyl
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Bidet, Balcony, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Handicap Access, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Separate Shower, Living/Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Oversized
- Waterfront: Beach, Waterfront
- View: Beach, Water
- Exterior: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Patio, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $950,000
- Price/SqFt: $529
- HOA Amount: $800 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $14,909
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Views, Waterfront
- Directions: From San Luis Pass Road, turn South onto Catalina Drive, turn left onto Intrepid Lane and then a right onto Defender Lane. The house is on your right
- Year Built: 2013
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,795 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.145 Acres
- MLS Number: 90059905
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: eXp Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (888) 519-7431
- Office Email: tx.membership@exprealty.com
- Listing Agent: Holly Brown
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $898,140 | $14,909 |
| 2023 | $865,670 | $7,518 |
| 2022 | $771,370 | $15,331 |
| 2021 | $461,000 | $6,643 |
| 2020 | $449,630 | $9,633 |
| 2019 | $409,530 | $9,910 |
| 2018 | $409,000 | $9,955 |
| 2017 | $409,000 | $9,867 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Stewart Elementary School
Public District 3-5
16.8 mi
•7013 Stewart St
6
Danbury Elementary School
Public District PK-5
17.4 mi
•2222 Ave F
6
Oppe Elementary Magnet Campus of Coastal Studies
Public District PK-4
17.8 mi
•2915 81st St
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 $57,917. Typical income of Galveston, TX residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
49%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
5%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
61%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Oldies
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Frequently asked questions
About 4138 Defender Ln
The listing price of 4138 Defender Ln property is $950,000.
The property 4138 Defender Ln is a house located in Galveston, Texas, 77554.
Active Listing: 4138 Defender Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 4138 Defender Ln are: Stewart Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Danbury Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Oppe Elementary Magnet Campus of Coastal Studies (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Crosby Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Danbury Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Collegiate Academy at Weis (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hitchcock High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Danbury High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), La Marque High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $14,909 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 4138 Defender Ln has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 4138 Defender Ln is 1,795 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4138 Defender Ln is 2013.
This home is located at 4138 Defender Ln in Galveston, TX and zip code 77554 in the Pointe San Luis neighborhood. This 1,795 square foot home, which was built in 2013, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $950,000.
While more than 4 listings in Galveston, TX in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 8 listings sold at asking price, and more than 70 were sold below. In May 2025 in Galveston, TX there were 15.1% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025 median list price was $409,250 and the average listing age was 74 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.