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Garrett Howell
Welcome Home to 19523 Shores Dr, Galveston, Tx
Ocean-Front property, on Galveston's West End
Wide berth of protective dunes, and views of both beach and bay!
Located in the exclusive The Dunes subdivision
Your private deck, interior-access from the main living area.
Ocean-front deck for sun bathing, relaxing, or entertaining
Shaded patio retreat off of the deck with screened windows 
The view from the deck and patio! Green grasses and wildlife in the spring and summer!
Another gorgeous view from your deck.
Large manicured yard, fenced for the perfect playspace for children and pets.
Even more space for shaded entertaining under the home.
Outdoor shower, for rinsing sand and sea before entering the home.
Ground level entry to the home.
Upper level entry to the home including an inviting patio area with views to the bay.
Opne Concept living area, central to the main floor of the home
Huge living space with plenty of room for gatherings and multiple seating areas.
Large windows facing the deck and ocean for great views and lots of natural light.
Elegant gas fireplace, and additional seating area
Wrap-around breakfast bar, a great place for quick bites or conversations with the chef
Pass-through kitchen for easy mingling between kitchen/living/dining
Abundant storage ad counter space, stainless appliances, and excellent workflow areas.
gas range and central island overlooks the living room and dining room
Dining room overlooking the beach, with direct access to the deck.
Master bedroom on main level, with beach views.
Lots of space, and his/hers closets in the master bedroom
Master bath. Double-vanity, walk-in shower, and window views to land/bay.
2nd bedroom on main level, with beach views
2nd bedroom attached bath
3rd bedroom on main level, with land/bay views.
full guest/hall bath on main level.
Top floor game/bunk room. Huge space, a perfect hangout area for the kids.
Solid, built-in bunks. Each with a private reading light
Bunk room attached bath 
4th bedroom, top floor, with beach views
4th bedroom attached bath
Aerial view to the SouthEast
Aerial view displaying the large fenced yard, and unique shape to the home.
Unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico
Two driveways on either end of the home. One enclosed garage area, and one covered parking bay. Fully fenced.
Established cattle grazing land on the opposite side of FM3005, seen from bayside windows and entry patio. STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS ARE THE MAIN ATTRACTION OF THIS GORGEOUS TROPICAL BEACHFRONT PARADISE WITH 5 BEDROOMS AND 5 BATHROOMS! WHETHER YOUR PREFERENCE IS SUN, SAND, SURF, SHELLING OR PEACE YOU HAVE FOUND IT! 4 OF THE 5 BEDROOMS OFFER BEACHFRONT VIEWS WITH THE 5TH HAVING VIEWS OF THE BAY, THE SPACIOUS DECK OVERLOOKS THE GULF AND INCLUDES A SCREENED PORCH, PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS, FENCED GRASS YARD WITH ROOM FOR A POOL, THE FRONT PORCH OFFERS BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE BAY, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, GRANITE ISLAND KITCHEN, WALKOVER OWNED 1/3 BY THIS OWNER, HOUSE NEXT DOOR & ONE TO THE WEST ALSO ARE THE OWNERS. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE!
| 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 | $599.14 | $1,461,908 | 12.71% | $1,088,879 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $531.60 | $1,297,094 | 44.14% | $989,890 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $368.81 | $899,900 | 1.39% | $899,900 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | $363.75 | $887,540 | -3.39% | $887,540 | -3.39% |
| 2019 | $376.50 | $918,650 | 5.98% | $918,650 | 5.98% |
| 2018 | $355.25 | $866,800 | 0.00% | $866,800 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $355.25 | $866,800 | 9.75% | $866,800 | 9.75% |
| 2016 | $323.70 | $789,820 | -1.42% | $789,820 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | $328.36 | $801,210 | 5.76% | $801,210 | 5.76% |
| 2014 | $310.47 | $757,546 | 0.00% | $757,546 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $310.47 | $757,546 | -2.25% | $757,546 | -2.25% |
| 2012 | $317.62 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $347,870 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,114,038 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,461,908 |
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 % |
