#2191732, James Walters, Listing Office: Swedes Real Estate LLC
998 Austin Dr Gilchrist, TX 77617
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About 998 Austin Dr
This beachfront home offers the perfect blend of luxury & comfort. Thoughtfully crafted for both everyday living and entertaining, this home features a spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with high ceilings and walls of windows that flood the space with natural light and showcase panoramic beach vistas. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, outfitted with Viking appliances, marble countertops, abundant cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, and a breakfast bar. The main level hosts the expansive primary suite, along with two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, & a convenient laundry room. Upstairs, a generously sized bedroom with built-in bunks and a guest bathroom offers the ideal space for guests or kids. Step outside to enjoy the coastal breeze from the wrap-around porch, offering unmatched views of both the beach and bay. The ground level is designed for effortless entertaining, complete with a two-car garage, ample storage, and an outdoor shower.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Plank, Vinyl
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage
- Waterfront: Beach, Waterfront
- View: Bay, Beach, Gulf, Water
- Exterior: Covered Patio, Deck, Porch, Patio, Storm/Security Shutters
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $423
- Lot: Views, Waterfront
- Directions: Highway 87 (east if coming from Galveston - west if coming from Beaumont); Turn onto Austin Drive; House is on left
- Year Built: 2013
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,125 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2169 Acres
- MLS Number: 86371142
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Caravella Coastal a division of The Real Estate Brokerage Co. LLC
- Office Phone: (409) 217-5777
- Office Email: marylouise@caravellacoastal.com
- Listing Agent: Alicia Swartz
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Nearby schools
3
Anahuac Elementary School
Public District PK-5
20.5 mi
•906 Ross Sterling
7
East Chambers Elementary School
Public District 3-5
21.1 mi
•2045 State Highway 124
3
Rosenburg Elementary School
Public District PK-2
22.5 mi
•721 10th 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 $48,224. The majority of Gilchrist, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 998 Austin Dr
The listing price of 998 Austin Dr property is $899,000.
The property 998 Austin Dr is a house located in Gilchrist, Texas, 77617.
Active Listing: 998 Austin Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 998 Austin Dr are: Anahuac Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East Chambers Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Rosenburg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Crenshaw Elementary Science Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Anahuac Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Chambers Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), High Island School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Anahuac High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Chambers High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 998 Austin Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 998 Austin Dr is 2,125 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 998 Austin Dr is 2013.
This home is located at 998 Austin Dr in Gilchrist, TX and zip code 77617. This 2,125 square foot home, which was built in 2013, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.
While more than 0 listings in Gilchrist, TX in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Gilchrist, TX between March and April 2025 increased by 10.5%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $450,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 14 days.