James Hassell

1508 Highway 87

Gilchrist, TX
$ 775,000 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,598 Virtual Tour
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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!

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  • Price
  • $ 775,000
  • City
  • Gilchrist
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Galveston
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • 33 Caplen
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 77617
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,598
  • Year Built
  • 2010
  • Taxes
  • $ 11539
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 77423671
Listed By: RE/MAX On The Water -Bolivar;
Data Source: Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)

Features

General

Country US
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

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Katy, TX office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL Elementary School
Middle School HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL Middle School
High School HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL High School

Price History

3/4/2026 Listed $775,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 77617

Price
AVG $590K
$780K
Taxes
AVG $7,656
$11,539
Year Built
AVG 2017
2010

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1508 Highway 87 Gilchrist, TX is a Single Family Home for sale at $775000 with 1598 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 1508 Highway 87 Gilchrist has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 2010. The property's zip code is 77617 which is in Gilchrist, TX

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281-788-8435

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