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Garrett Howell
Welcome to the Dunes of West Beach and 19623 Shores Drive
This home was custom built in 2019 by Purple Sage Construction
Front entry of home. The north facing deck is an amazing place to take in views of West Galveston Bay, the past cattle grazing in the pasture across the street and the setting sun. 
How about 'front row' seats for Gulf of Mexico views from your south facing deck?
Main entryway into home, with a view of the pasture & West Galveston Bay beyond. 
House includes an Inclinator elevator that services all three levels of the home (patio, main & second level). 
Main level of home offers 10 ft ceiling heights, a beamed ceiling and wonderful views of the Gulf from the living, dining and kitchen. 
Reclaimed lumber was used as a wall accent in the living room and enhances the coastal feel of the home. Flooring is LVP for ease in maintenance and is used throughout the entire home. 
Living area includes a gas fireplace and built in display cases with cabinets below
Plenty of rooms for family and friends to gather around the fireplace in comfort 
Stacked stone was used for the fireplace surround and a reclaimed timber for the mantle piece. 
The dining area is spacious, and is currently configured with a six person dining arrangement and of course a view of the Gulf
Next best thing to dining 'al fresco', great Gulf views from the dining area. 
As you can see, this open concept home is fantastic for entertaining. 
The kitchen has a large island with 5 burner gas cook top and seating for 4 or more. 
Well appointed kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven, ice maker, beverage cooler, soft closing drawers and cabinets, under counter lighting and quartz countertops. 
Another view of the kitchen area. 
Glass front upper cabinet doors ideal for displaying your favorite items and glass ware. 
Nice deep stainless steel sink, micro wave oven and electric oven with a flat screen tv mounted above. Backsplash material is glass tile. 
Plenty of storage drawers are available in the large island, all with soft close hardware. 
Just off the kitchen is a spacious walk in butlers pantry/utility room. 
Spacious main deck just outside of the living/dining area. Decking material is Azek and hand rails/balusters are vinyl components for ease in maintenance. 
Another view of the main deck, covered for your comfort and enjoyment. On the far west side of the deck you will find a staircase leading down to the patio area. 
Primate bedroom is located on the main level of the home.
Wonderful views of the Gulf and ample natural light from the windows are provided in the primary bedroom. 
Primary bedroom view with entrance to the primary bath in view. 
Exceptional primary bathroom with double vanities, soaking tub, walk in shower, water closet and walk in closet. 
Primary bathroom offers a relaxing soaking tub for your comfort. 
Primary bath walk in shower. 
Bedroom #1 is also located on the main level of the home. 
Hall bath on main level of home. Perfect location, just outside of bedroom #1, that is also used as the 'social' bathroom.
The 2nd level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. Access to the 2nd level is via an interior staircase or by the elevator. 
Bedroom #3 located on the second level. Each upstairs bedroom has a built in window seat/lounge area. 
Bathroom #3 with double vanity sinks and a tub/shower arrangement. 
Bedroom #4, showing two trundle beds and the window seat/lounge area. 
Bathroom #4 with tub/shower arrangement. 
Exterior staircase leading down from main level deck to the patio area. Outdoor shower and bench for your after beach cleanup. 
Large ground floor patio area with outdoor shower, 2 x 1 car garages and fully fenced/partitioned for privacy. 
The dune walkover was recently rebuilt and is shared with the neighbor to the east. 
A decked walkway provides access to the dune walkover. 
Aerial view of home looking towards the South East. 
Aerial view of home looking south. Home rests on a 16,099 sq ft lot. Note the impressive vegetation and sand dunes the property offers. 
Aerial view of home looking towards the North East. Wide beach area for you, your family and guests to enjoy. 
Aerial view of home looking towards the North West with pasture area behind the home, and a view down the beach and bay towards San Luis Pass. 
Another aerial view of the home and lot. 
This is the view from the north facing deck/front entryway. Peaceful scenery to enjoy with cattle grazing and West Galveston Bay on the horizon.
Street view of home from Shores Dr. Exceptional beach front home now available in the Dunes of West Beach. This 2019 custom-built home was designed with comfort, luxury and ease in maintenance in mind. 4 bedrooms/4 baths with an elevator to all levels, 2 garages & large patio area. Gulf and bay views are found throughout the home. The 10’ beamed ceiling, gas fireplace with stacked stone surround and reclaimed wood accented wall provide a sophisticated and “cozy” coastal ambiance. Well-appointed kitchen includes an island with gas cook-top, ice maker and beverage cooler. The walk-in butler’s pantry/utility room, dining area and living room are close by in an open concept layout. LVP flooring is used throughout and you will find Azek decking outdoors and vinyl railing systems on the decks and exterior staircases. Energy efficient with open cell foam insulation in the ceiling rafters & attic walls + 18 Seer multi-speed AC system. Furnishings convey with exclusions.
| 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 | $567.60 | $1,586,450 | 9.17% | $1,586,450 | 23.98% |
| 2022 | $519.95 | $1,453,250 | 24.92% | $1,279,652 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $416.21 | $1,163,320 | 24.06% | $1,163,320 | 24.06% |
| 2020 | $335.48 | $937,670 | 182.06% | $937,670 | 182.06% |
| 2019 | $118.94 | $332,440 | 165.17% | $332,440 | 165.17% |
| 2018 | $44.86 | $125,370 | 0.00% | $125,370 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $44.86 | $125,370 | -81.36% | $125,370 | -81.36% |
| 2016 | $240.61 | $672,510 | 0.00% | $672,510 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $240.61 | $672,510 | 0.00% | $672,510 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | $240.61 | $672,510 | 0.00% | $672,510 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $240.61 | $672,510 | 0.00% | $672,510 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $240.61 | $672,510 | $672,510 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $332,440 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,254,010 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,586,450 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| 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 % |
