Welcome to Mermaid Manor, a rare first-row retreat in Galveston’s Indian Beach community where Gulf breezes and open skies create an unforgettable coastal escape. Set on an oversized ¼-acre homesite, the property offers expansive outdoor living and a private bridge providing direct beach access.
More than a home, Mermaid Manor is a destination. This proven luxury short-term rental has generated $100K+ annual bookings for four consecutive years, hosted 10 destination weddings, and earned a loyal five-star guest following.
Light-filled living spaces, spacious ensuite bedrooms, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, with a convenient outdoor shower for sandy feet and elevated decks to capture Gulf views complete this fully furnished turnkey opportunity blending lifestyle, income, and memory by the sea.
For sale
$1,175,000
18611 W De Vaca Ln, Galveston, TX 77554
3beds
1,887sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.48 Acres Lot
$1,104,800 Zestimate®
$623/sqft
$34/mo HOA
What's special
Seamless indoor-outdoor flowExpansive outdoor livingLight-filled living spacesSpacious ensuite bedrooms
- 180 days |
- 229 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Arcizo TREC #0830466 832-865-2585,
Vaughn Realty & Co
Source: HAR,MLS#: 48400705
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Half Bath, Two Primary Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Island w/ Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pots/Pans Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Balcony, 2 Bedrooms Down, 1 Bedroom Up, 2 Primary Bedrooms
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,887
- Total interior livable area: 1,887 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Green Space, Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Gulf View, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Gulf,Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Front
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Waterfront, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 413100010024000
- Special conditions: Pre-Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Indian Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access
- HOA fee: $411 annually
Location
- Region: Galveston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $623/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,027,930
- Annual tax amount: $17,426
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$1,104,800
$1.05M - $1.16M
$3,501/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,175,000-6%$623/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+100%$662/sqft |
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| 3/28/2019 | Sold | -- |
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| 2/19/2019 | Pending sale | $625,000$331/sqft |
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| 2/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $625,000$331/sqft |
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| 12/19/2018 | Listing removed | $625,000$331/sqft |
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| 7/16/2018 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$331/sqft |
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| 6/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $649,900$344/sqft |
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| 5/13/2018 | Pending sale | $649,900$344/sqft |
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| 12/21/2017 | Price change | $649,900+22.9%$344/sqft |
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| 8/20/2011 | Pending sale | $529,000$280/sqft |
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| 4/21/2011 | Price change | $529,000-3.7%$280/sqft |
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| 2/5/2011 | Listed for sale | $549,500$291/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,426 -0.6% | $1,027,930 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $17,530 -16.3% | $1,027,080 -15.6% |
| 2023 | $20,955 +3.4% | $1,216,750 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $20,273 +34.8% | $1,020,000 +37.9% |
| 2021 | $15,038 +6.6% | $739,920 +16.5% |
| 2020 | $14,113 -4.1% | $635,290 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $14,710 +4.1% | $597,500 -1.6% |
| 2018 | $14,132 | $607,060 +4.6% |
| 2017 | $14,132 +1.4% | $580,580 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $13,939 -1.1% | $580,000 |
| 2015 | $14,093 +24.6% | $580,000 +26.2% |
| 2014 | $11,312 | $459,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $459,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $459,700 +22.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $376,390 |
| 2010 | -- | $376,390 +33.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $281,760 -32.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $418,710 |
| 2007 | -- | $418,710 |
| 2006 | -- | $418,710 +7.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $390,700 +27.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $306,410 |
| 2003 | -- | $306,410 +12.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $271,380 |
| 2001 | -- | $271,380 |
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Neighborhood: Indian Beach
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Oppe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 11.1 mi
- 5/10AIM College & Career PrepGrades: 8-12Distance: 13.4 mi
- 4/10Weis Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 11.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gisd Open Enroll
- Middle: Gisd Open Enroll
- High: Ball High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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