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Garrett Howell
This beautiful bay home is ready to enjoy. Updated and cared for, all you need to is to bring your overnight bag and you're ready to enjoy! 
Great curb appeal , this bay home has it all, fenced, recent decks and boat dock in immaculate condition.
Wide open spaces , open water views and located across from the Laffites Cove Nature Preserve this location is highly desirable.
Pristine and ready for enjoyment!
Beautiful easy care grounds and Southern vinyl fence is great for kids and pets.
A covered entry and ground level entry for year round comfort for easy arrival . Lots of parking is important
Lovely light filled ground level entry with beautiful patterned flooring to greet your guests. 
Open, light and bright living spaces with transoms and a bay window bring the outdoors in. Soft coastal colors are relaxing and blend with the outdoors spaces. 
You'll enjoy this bay home year round with a gas fireplace for those chilly evenings and it's perfectly north/south exposure for maximum enjoyment. Bayed windows in dining and living areas provide great outdoor views . 
First level living area is a step away from wide open decks over the water providing both covered and sun decks and beautiful vistas of the open water and marshlands to the east. 
Refreshed kitchen with recent appliances and corner breakfast bar , fresh paint and coastal chic furnishings 
Beautifully updated kitchen with gas cooktop, stainless appliances, backspash , breakfast bar and lighting 
Enjoy your family and friends while serving up fresh seafood caught off your dock or simply hors D'ouvres before heading over the Country Club for dinner. 
Features like the bay windows, transoms turn ordinary spaces into delightful outdoor views filled with natural light 
Beautiful steps lead to the master bedroom suite upstairs
Foyer space leads to the master bedroom suite
Secondary bedroom with queen and twin beds has views of the nature preserve to the north. 
Refreshed secondary bath with granite, dual sinks, updated lighting , natural light and has view of nature preserve to the north
Fun bunk room . Floors with the look of wood and the ease of care of tile. 
Updated primary bath provides spalike feeling and includes a walkin closet
Relax and unwind after a fun filled day 
Beautiful master bedroom has a wall of windows , a private deck with beautiful open water views, wood enhanced high ceiling, round window for enjoying star filled nights and private ensuite bath
Your own private deck off teh primary suite with wonderful views. Great for morning coffee and relaxing in the evening also. Facing the Gulf, it's perfectly situated to take advantage of southerly breezes straight from the Gulf.
You'll enjoy open water views from your private master bedroom deck.
Another of the views from your private master bedroom deck
Stepping out from the living area there are both shaded and open sun decks. Decks, railings and boat dock recently redone. 
Trex railings and recently redone catwalk lead to sun deck and covered gazebo for wide water views
Perfect for al fresco dining and just sipping at nighttime
The exterior stairs were reconfigured and rebuilt for better entertaining ease. Lush professional landscaping surrounds the home and a recent all vinyl fence perfect for pets and kids. 
With open water views this is not your usual canal view you'd expect 
Walls of windows and pretty architectural features distinguish this bay home from others. 
Large open entertaining area with recent deck extends your outdoor entertaining area and a convenient downstairs 1/2 bath is to your left. Roll out your wide screen TV to enjoy games here and for those cool eveings, a fire in the chimenea is perfect!
This incredible deck area was added to extend the outdoor living space by twofold providing another conversation area and sun deck. 
The boat dock was redone and has a large frontward area for chairs while fishing . It's ready for your boat!
Hop in your boat and kayaks and you're in open water in no time. Great fishing abounds. 
This is the location i you've been looking for. Laffites Cove has that "AHHH" feeling when you drive in and again when you drive in to your personal retreat. Gorgeous canal home in sought after Laffite's Cove near Eckert Bayou offers open water views. Spacious living w/gas log fireplace and built-ins. Wall of windows boasts water views and provides natural lighting. Great kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar. 2 bedrooms with full bath down and master en-suite up! Beautiful master features private deck with water views! Great area to entertain under home, 1/2 bath downstairs plus boathouse with lift and lots of recently added deck space for soaking in the island sun! Beautifully landscaped. Pristine, just bring your overnight bag and you’re ready to enjoy! All info per Seller.
| District: | Galveston |
| Elementary School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Middle School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| High School: | Ball High School   Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $527.60 | $992,420 | -2.71% | $992,420 | -2.71% |
| 2022 | $542.28 | $1,020,030 | 49.35% | $1,020,030 | 49.35% |
| 2021 | $363.10 | $683,000 | 9.01% | $683,000 | 9.01% |
| 2020 | $333.09 | $626,550 | 1.06% | $626,550 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | $329.61 | $620,000 | 5.08% | $620,000 | 5.08% |
| 2018 | $313.66 | $590,000 | 0.00% | $590,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $313.66 | $590,000 | 16.37% | $590,000 | 16.37% |
| 2016 | $269.54 | $507,000 | 0.00% | $507,000 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $269.54 | $507,000 | 4.07% | $507,000 | 4.07% |
| 2014 | $259.00 | $487,170 | 26.94% | $487,170 | 26.94% |
| 2013 | $204.04 | $383,790 | 0.00% | $383,790 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $204.04 | $383,790 | $383,790 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $124,770 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $867,650 |
| Total Market Value: | $992,420 |
2023 Tax Rates |
|
|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| GALVASTON COLLEGE: | 0.1240 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALVASTON ISD: | 0.8475 % |
| GALVESTON CITY: | 0.4089 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.7223 % |
