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$7,659 Closing Credit¹
#53191323, Norma Smalley, Listing Office: Cobb Real Estate
$465,000 List price
979 James Rd Gilchrist, TX 77617
$5,522
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,200 sqft
0.09 acres
$388 / sqft
House
Property details
About 979 James Rd
Shore ‘Nuff this Beach House has it ALL! Great Ocean Views from the wrap around balcony & the living room. Comes FULLY FURNISHED W/ LARGE GOLF CART & CARGO LIFT! Recently updated with fresh interior & exterior paint, new A/C, sub floor, laminate vinyl plank flooring, tankless hot water heater & new roof. This beach house features 2 nice sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms & a large open living room with lots of natural light that opens up to the kitchen/dining space. The kitchen has bright white staggered cabinets with stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage. Utility/Laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor. Let the sounds of the crashing waves and the gulf breeze relax you as you enjoy your 2 sides wrap around porch. Downstairs storage space holds all the fun items. After a day of beach, sand and surf enjoy the outdoor enclosed shower. This home is currently a SUCCESSFUL VACATION RENTAL (sleeps 12) and just a short walk or golf cart ride to the beach.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,200 sqft
Lot size0.0917 Acres
Year built2010
MLS #57610173
WaterfrontBeach
ViewBeach, Water
Summary
- MLS Number: 57610173
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lake Conroe/Willis
- Office Phone: (409) 354-1931
- Listing Agent: Kayla Gehret
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,400 | $8,453 |
| 2023 | $525,810 | $2,824 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Rosenburg Elementary School
Public District PK-2
19.4 mi
•721 10th St
3
Anahuac Elementary School
Public District PK-5
20.3 mi
•906 Ross Sterling
5
Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet
Public Magnet PK-4
21.3 mi
•1410 37th 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 $68,085. The majority of Gilchrist, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. 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 979 James Rd
This home is located at 979 James Rd in Gilchrist, TX and zip code 77617. This 1,200 square foot home, which was built in 2010, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $465,000.
In March 2025 more than 0 listings in Gilchrist, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 2 were sold below. The number of listings in Gilchrist, TX increased by 29.5% between February and March 2025. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 196 days, the median list price was $464,500.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.