Charming Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Matagorda. Welcome to your perfect coastal getaway! This beautifully maintained cottage is ideally located just down from the public boat ramp—launch your boat in seconds and start enjoying world-class fishing right away. From the spacious patio, take in breathtaking sunrises and sunsets while watching coastal bird migrations pass right over your backyard. Nestled just over the bridge you’re minutes from a pristine sandy beach and some of the best fishing on the Texas coast. Inside, the open and airy layout offers plenty of room to relax. The home comes fully furnished and comfortably sleeps at least eight guests, making it truly turn-key—whether you’re ready to enjoy it yourself or use it as a lucrative short-term rental property. Recent upgrades ensure peace of mind and modern comfort. This property is move-in ready and offers the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and income potential.
For sale
$175,000
1546 Fm 2031 Beach Rd, Matagorda, TX 77457
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
5,096 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully furnishedBeautifully maintained cottageSpacious patioRecent upgradesBreathtaking sunrises and sunsetsOpen and airy layout
- 263 days
- 168
- 3
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Brown TREC #0536293 979-323-4802,
Full Stringer Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 49278525
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Freestanding Oven, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Laminate
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Additional Parking, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Size: 5,096 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 102
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 44282
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block & Beam
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: River Bend Villas
Location
- Region: Matagorda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,630
- Annual tax amount: $1,953
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,002/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $175,000-2.8%$243/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000$250/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Pending sale | $180,000$250/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000$250/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listing removed | $180,000$250/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $180,000-2.2%$250/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $184,000+60.7%$256/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Listing removed | $114,500$159/sqft |
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| 5/3/2017 | Pending sale | $114,500$159/sqft |
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| 4/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $114,500$159/sqft |
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| 2/20/2017 | Listing removed | $114,500$159/sqft |
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| 8/21/2016 | Price change | $114,500-8.4%$159/sqft |
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| 3/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $124,950$174/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,942 -0.6% | $129,630 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,953 -3.8% | $125,910 +1.7% |
| 2023 | $2,031 +4.6% | $123,850 +19.5% |
| 2022 | $1,941 +16.8% | $103,620 +20% |
| 2021 | $1,662 +12.9% | $86,380 +18% |
| 2020 | $1,473 -6% | $73,220 -1.7% |
| 2019 | $1,566 | $74,450 -1.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $75,670 -0.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $76,280 |
| 2016 | -- | $76,280 +5.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,000 +6.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $67,520 |
| 2010 | -- | $67,520 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,520 +30% |
| 2008 | -- | $51,920 +2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $50,670 |
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Neighborhood: 77457
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Matagorda Elementary School
- Middle: Matagorda Elementary School
- High: Bay City High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




