Welcome to 986 Edson in Gilchrist, Texas — a rare beachfront property offering stunning Gulf views, direct beach access, and two separate living areas, perfect for multi-family use or vacation rental income.
This versatile home features two distinct living spaces, allowing you to host guests, rent one side, or enjoy the entire property with family and friends. Inside, you’ll find bright, comfortable interiors designed for relaxed coastal living.
Step outside to your private oasis with a swimming pool and hot tub, ideal for entertaining or unwinding after a day on the beach. Spacious outdoor areas provide the perfect setting to enjoy coastal breezes and sunrise views just steps from the sand.
Whether you're looking for a personal retreat, income-producing property, or both, this beachfront home offers exceptional potential on the Bolivar Peninsula.
Schedule your showing today and experience the best of beachside living.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (6/28)
$790,000
986 Edson Dr, Gilchrist, TX 77617
5beds
1,706sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
0.53 Acres Lot
$742,500 Zestimate®
$463/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rare beachfront propertyBright comfortable interiorsDirect beach accessStunning gulf viewsSpacious outdoor areas
- 159 days
- 124
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary Powers TREC #0717029 713-628-2124,
Fathom Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 26940267
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Freestanding Oven, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Free-Standing Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, 2 Bedrooms Down, 3 Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,706
- Total interior livable area: 1,706 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Split Level
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Beach Front
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Waterfront, 1/2 Up to 1 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 227500000008000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Carr Wm Sub
Location
- Region: Gilchrist
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $463/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $681,860
- Annual tax amount: $10,521
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Investor,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$742,500
$705,000 - $780,000
$4,600/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Price change | $790,000-2.5%$463/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $810,000+15.9%$475/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source: eXp Realty #147291891 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2024 | Pending sale | $699,000$410/sqft |
Source: HAR #16807276 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Price change | $699,000-2.8%$410/sqft |
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| 8/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $719,000$421/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2024 | Price change | $719,000-6.5%$421/sqft |
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| 6/11/2024 | Price change | $769,000-3.8%$451/sqft |
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| 3/1/2024 | Price change | $799,000-3.7%$468/sqft |
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| 2/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $829,900+30.1%$486/sqft |
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| 10/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/20/2022 | Pending sale | $638,000$374/sqft |
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| 9/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $638,000$374/sqft |
Source: GTXMLS #20220940 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,521 +5.9% | $681,860 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $9,939 +21.5% | $610,332 +20% |
| 2023 | $8,177 -8% | $508,610 -4.5% |
| 2022 | $8,886 +72.4% | $532,462 +60.6% |
| 2021 | $5,153 -3.8% | $331,530 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $5,359 -15% | $328,080 -0.8% |
| 2019 | $6,305 +0% | $330,680 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $6,302 | $325,715 -1.5% |
| 2017 | $6,302 +94.7% | $330,680 +99.3% |
| 2016 | $3,237 +1.5% | $165,930 |
| 2015 | $3,189 -3.9% | $165,930 |
| 2014 | $3,318 | $165,930 |
| 2013 | -- | $165,930 |
| 2012 | -- | $165,930 +24.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $133,700 +3193.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $4,060 -30% |
| 2008 | -- | $5,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,800 |
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Neighborhood: 77617
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: High Island School
- Middle: High Island School
- High: High Island 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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