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Garrett Howell
Welcome to 4138 Defender! This beachside home offers endless Gulf views on one of the finest beaches Galveston has to offer.
1 car attached garage, 2 car (tandem) and a double wide driveway.
The covered deck is the perfect outdoor living space to enjoy the views & Southerly breezes.
When you enter the home, the living room is on the right and the kitchen & dining are on the left. 
The living room has recessed lighting, wood detailed ceiling, and custom window treatments. 
Gulf views can be enjoyed right from your couch.
The open space with the wall of windows really allows for the area to feel open and inviting.
From the living room we continue on to the kitchen and dining room.
The breakfast bar can seat 4 or more.
The kitchen features a stainless french door refrigerator with freezer drawer, full-size pantry and custom cabinets.
The tile backsplash provides a nice smooth surface look to this space.
Look at that view of the Gulf from the kitchen!
The cabinets and counters expand the full length of the kitchen & dining room allowing plenty of room for storage and food prep.
Dining with a view.
The dining table has bench seating allowing for maximum seating space when needed and less obstruction of the view.
Down the hall to the right on the east side of the home is the 1st bedroom. 
This bedroom features crown molding, ample closet space & direct access to the full bath downstairs. Let's go through the open door on the right to see the bathroom....
The downstairs guest bathroom is located between the two bedrooms. The bathroom offers double vanities, plenty of cabinet space for storage & a private space for the toilet and shower.
1 of 2 vanities.
The 2nd vanity. To the left is the private space for the toilet and shower.
Oversized tile surround shower with a built-in bench, shelving and a niche.
On the other side of the bathroom located & on the west side of the home is the 2nd bedroom downstairs.
This bedroom features crown molding, ample closet space & direct access to the full bath downstairs.
The 1/2 bath downstairs is located in the hallway by the stairs. Be sure to check out the virtual tour so you can see the floorplan and full details of the home!
Upstairs down the hall and on the left is the 1st bedroom, located on the south side of the home. This bedroom features Gulf views, built-in bunk beds, two closets and a built-in sitting area.
Across the hall from the bunk room is the office area. Let's continue down the hall and to the left to another bedroom.
The 2nd bedroom upstairs is located on the south side of the home. It features Gulf views, ample closet space and an area in front of the window that you can use to put a desk, sitting area, etc.
Across the hall from the 2nd bedroom on the north side of the home is the full-size utility room with built-in storage.
Continuing down the hall you will arrive at the 3rd bedroom, located on the southwest side of the home.
This bedroom has ample closet space, a sitting area in front of the window, Gulf views and direct access to the upstairs bathroom.
The bathroom upstairs. 
This bathroom has ample vanity & storage space.
It also has a tile surround shower with built-in shelving.
Continuing downstairs, through the living room and on the deck. Let's go see the outdoor space.....
Precious family memories will be made here.
Your outdoor dining & living spaces.
Relaxation at it's finest! This is the perfect place to watch the sunrise or enjoy a good book & glass of wine!
Photos really do not do the view justice. This is a MUST SEE in person. Note: Playa San Luis is designed to have green space between the homes. See the plat so you can understand what is not buildable between you and the beach....
Cargo lift makes getting groceries and luggage up & down much easier.
Extra parking area under the home.
Use this space for parking or for the kids to play games.
There is plenty of room for the kids and pets to play here. 
It is also a perfect space for horseshoe, washers, and other yard games.
The necessity for every beach home, an outdoor shower.
Community beach walk over. 
Look at those beaches and that dune system. Playa San Luis has some of the healthiest beaches on the west end.
Whether you are looking for a 2nd home and/or an investment property, this one could check all your boxes! Schedule your showing today....A beachside home with beachfront views in Playa San Luis with a 1.5 mile long non-driving beach that is maintained by the HOA! When you walk up to the covered deck you will be captivated by the views & enjoy the southerly breezes. The deck is your front-row seat to the gorgeous Galveston sunrises. Inside the home, the open floorplan greets you with the living room on the right, and kitchen & dining on the left. 2 bedrooms down and 3 bedrooms up including a large utility room and loft style office. The details of the home are complete with custom woodwork, recessed LED lighting, window treatments, stainless appliances, & 2 newer condensers (July 2022). New tile flooring installed 10/17/22. If you have not been to Playa San Luis, you are missing out! The subdivision has a tunnel that allows you to access the bayside pool, it has some of the largest beaches on the west end, & it is close to HWY 288 so you don't have to drive I45. The home conveys fully furnished!
| 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 | $482.27 | $865,670 | 12.23% | $865,670 | 12.23% |
| 2022 | $429.73 | $771,370 | 67.33% | $771,370 | 67.33% |
| 2021 | $256.82 | $461,000 | 2.53% | $461,000 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | $250.49 | $449,630 | 9.79% | $449,630 | 9.79% |
| 2019 | $228.15 | $409,530 | 0.13% | $409,530 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | $227.86 | $409,000 | 0.00% | $409,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $227.86 | $409,000 | -0.39% | $409,000 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | $228.75 | $410,600 | -2.62% | $410,600 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | $234.91 | $421,660 | 12.19% | $413,413 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $209.38 | $375,830 | 369.79% | $375,830 | 369.79% |
| 2013 | $44.57 | $80,000 | 0.00% | $80,000 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $44.57 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $209,060 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $656,610 |
| Total Market Value: | $865,670 |
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 % |
