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minimizeIconic bay front custom home designed by renowned Houston architect William Furbish. Deepwater site provides access for sizable yachts, and the premier Offat's Bay location offers panoramic views of Moody Gardens and beyond. High ceilings create an open feel, and walls of windows overlook the large pool and bay. There are extensive outdoor entertaining areas, including wide verandas and the newly refurbished pier and boat house. Inside, there are generously sized rooms including the main living area with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and adjacent wet bar. The island kitchen has a breakfast / seating area, and there is a family room with another fireplace and access to the outdoors. The primary bedroom, located on the second floor, has a large bath with two walk-in closets and access to an expansive balcony. Three other bedrooms with en suite baths complete the upper floor, and there is excellent storage throughout. Three car garage, electric storm shutters, workshop, and generator.
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Martha Turner Sotheby'sProperty Tax
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Cost/sqft based on Market Value
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $355.53 | $1,895,340 | 36.65% | $1,895,340 | 123.38% |
| 2022 | $260.17 | $1,386,960 | -0.20% | $848,473 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $260.70 | $1,389,770 | 35.69% | $771,339 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | $192.13 | $1,024,230 | 60.67% | $701,217 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $119.58 | $637,470 | -0.90% | $637,470 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | $120.67 | $643,290 | -0.90% | $639,724 | 10.00% |
| 2017 | $121.77 | $649,150 | 0.00% | $581,567 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $121.76 | $649,120 | 0.00% | $528,697 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $121.76 | $649,120 | 48.56% | $480,634 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $81.96 | $436,940 | 0.00% | $436,940 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $81.96 | $436,940 | 0.00% | $436,940 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $81.96 | $436,940 | $436,940 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value
| Market Land Value: | $314,700 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,580,640 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,895,340 |
2023 Tax Rates
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3676 % |
| GALVASTON COLLEGE: | 0.1320 % |
| NAVIGATION DIST 01: | 0.0285 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0084 % |
| GALVASTON ISD: | 1.0350 % |
| GALVESTON CITY: | 0.4445 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0161 % |
Estimated Mortgage/Tax
minimize| Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below) | $ 7,620 |
| Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023) | $ 3,184 |
| Home Owners Insurance | Get a Quote |
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Schools
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minimize6802 Driftwood Lane Galveston TX 77551 was recently sold. It is a 1.51 Acre(s) Lot, 5,331 SQFT, 4 Beds, 3 Full Bath(s) & 2 Half Bath(s) in Trimble & Lindsey.
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