Your coastal dream awaits at 203 Carlton Ave! This updated 2BR/2BA Gulf Coast retreat is perfectly positioned just a quick stroll from the beach in Surfside — where the only agenda is chasing sunrises from your front porch and wrapping up the day with a cold drink as the Gulf turns gold. Sweeping water views frame every morning and evening from your expansive covered porch — the kind of backdrop that makes the rest of the world feel very far away. Inside, a bright open-concept living and kitchen layout is built for easy entertaining and laid-back coastal living. Updates include durable cement board siding, modern interior finishes, and an outdoor shower to keep the sand where it belongs. Covered parking below doubles as a shaded hangout and BBQ zone — because the party doesn't stop at the front door. Whether you're planting roots on the Texas Coast, escaping the grind as a second home, or building a short-term rental income stream, this property delivers the full Gulf Coast experience.
For sale
$315,000
203 Carlton Ave, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
2beds
1,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
4,390 Square Feet Lot
$297,200 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern interior finishesSweeping water viewsExpansive covered porchDurable cement board sidingOutdoor shower
- 123 days |
- 394 |
- 25 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Terri Aubain TREC #0551022 832-777-8850,
Carter Signature Properties,
Cathy Carter TREC #0692203 972-358-6420,
Carter Signature Properties
Source: HAR,MLS#: 2786651
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo, Vanity Area
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen open to Family Room
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Freestanding Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,020
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Gulf View, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Gulf,Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 4,390 Square Feet
- Features: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 45010033000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Water District
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gulf Park Beach
Location
- Region: Surfside Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,620
- Annual tax amount: $5,070
- Date on market: 3/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$297,200
$282,000 - $312,000
$2,027/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2025 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$309/sqft |
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| 12/20/2024 | Price change | $325,000-7.1%$319/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $350,000-1.4%$343/sqft |
Source: HAR #77650747 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HAR #20628857 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Price change | $355,000-2.7%$348/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $365,000$358/sqft |
Source: HAR #20628857 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2016 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,070 -4.1% | $273,620 -3% |
| 2024 | $5,287 -0.6% | $282,180 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $5,319 +2.4% | $280,400 +19% |
| 2022 | $5,192 +30.3% | $235,540 +38% |
| 2021 | $3,983 | $170,740 +1.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $168,040 +15.3% |
| 2019 | $3,468 +3.7% | $145,760 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $3,343 | $134,620 |
| 2017 | $3,343 +19.6% | $134,620 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $2,795 | $124,110 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $2,795 | $111,090 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $2,795 | $108,510 -7.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $117,830 +28.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $91,700 -1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,890 -22.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $120,540 +14% |
| 2008 | -- | $105,770 +3.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,070 +19.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $85,440 -10.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,290 +19.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,030 +83.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,670 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,670 |
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Neighborhood: 77541
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAVelasco Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 5.3 mi
- 3/10Freeport Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.8 mi
- 4/10Brazosport High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Freeport Elementary
- Middle: O'hara Lanier Middle
- High: Brazosport 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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