Charming Beach House in the Heart of South Padre Island! This 1988 traditional beach home is just a short walk from beach access, shops, restaurants, and bars—offering the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. **Property Features:** **Upstairs Unit:** 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a stunning 360-degree balcony for sunrise and sunset views. **Lower Unit:** 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms—great for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living. **Two Full Kitchens:** One on each level for flexibility and convenience. **Ample Parking:** Space for 6 vehicles plus storage for bikes, water toys, and beach chairs. **Single-Family Owned:** Well-maintained with classic beach house charm. Perfect as a vacation getaway, investment property, or full-time coastal home—this prime location has it all! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise.
For sale
Price cut: $85K (6/19)
$765,000
130 E Gardenia St, South Padre Island, TX 78597
5beds
2,880sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two full kitchens
- 180 days
- 420
- 22
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Listed by:
Myra Garcia 956-606-4688,
The Agency Austin
Source: SPIBOR,MLS#: 103947
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,880
- Total interior livable area: 2,880 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Triple Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Gulf View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Gulf View
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 6764001140020000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Other
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Subdivision: Padre Beach Acres
Location
- Region: South Padre Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $266/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $649,776
- Annual tax amount: $11,854
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,808/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $765,000-10%$266/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $850,000-0.6%$295/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $855,000+0.6%$297/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $850,000-5%$295/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $895,000-6.8%$311/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Price change | $960,000-4%$333/sqft |
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| 3/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,500$347/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,525 -10.6% | $649,776 -10.5% |
| 2024 | $10,650 +10.8% | $726,003 +10% |
| 2023 | $9,611 -15.5% | $660,003 +10% |
| 2022 | $11,369 | $600,003 +59.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $376,314 -1.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $383,375 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $7,860 +2% | $380,661 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $7,708 +8.2% | $342,336 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $7,124 -0.9% | $345,234 -1.7% |
| 2016 | $7,187 +0.9% | $351,037 -0.8% |
| 2015 | $7,123 | $353,935 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $7,123 | $356,832 -8.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $389,730 +4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $372,607 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $374,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $374,400 -6.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $399,441 -8.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $436,941 |
| 2007 | -- | $436,941 +83% |
| 2005 | $4,619 +0.6% | $238,750 +5.5% |
| 2004 | $4,590 +15.9% | $226,250 +15.1% |
| 2003 | $3,959 +0.4% | $196,563 +0.8% |
| 2002 | $3,943 -8.6% | $195,000 -5% |
| 2001 | $4,313 +14% | $205,359 +10% |
| 2000 | $3,785 | $186,690 |
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Neighborhood: 78597
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Point Isabel ISD
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