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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to 13223 Binnacle! Let your waterfront living begin here....
This Eckert Bayou front home was remodeled in 2015-2016. The home offers electric shutters on a majority of the windows of which some are impact. Gorgeous tropical landscaping surrounds the home.
Upon entry we are engulfed by the spacious living room featuring a wall of windows, gas log fireplace, wood floors, and the clerestory emitting volumes of natural light.
The living room opens to the kitchen allowing for ease of conversation and large gatherings.
Even if you don't enjoy cooking, you will love this kitchen! The bar offers plenty of seating space for dining or just visiting. Note the beautiful glass backsplash flanked by sidelight windows.
The kitchen offers plenty of storage space and a warming drawer.
Separate freezer and refrigerator as well as an ice maker. Note the glass front cabinets to the left just before entry the butler's pantry.
Built in microwave, oven, and gas cook top. Are you ready to entertain?
Don't worry, being in the kitchen doesn't mean you have to miss out on what the family is doing! With this floorplan you are always part of the action.
Butler's pantry includes the walk-in pantry to the right, utility room straight ahead and a dumbwaiter; bringing groceries just got a little easier.
Built-in entertainment includes wall speakers installed all around the living room.
There are 2 guest bedrooms on the 1st floor. This guest bedroom is on the waterside with access to the deck. Note all of the window treatments were made custom for the room.
Wood floors extend into both 1st floor bedrooms.
A shared bath connects the two guest bedrooms on the main floor.
This bath features a shower/tub combo. 
The second guest bedroom offers views towards the Nature Preserve. Note the window bench seating.
Access to the shared bathroom to the immediate left of the picture.
Hallway upstairs between the two 2nd floor bedrooms.
View of the downstairs from the upstairs hallway.
The primary bedroom with deck access and water views.
This bedroom features a beverage center and a beautiful tray ceiling with crown molding.
Master bath with double sinks, abundance of cabinets, water closet and walk-in closet.
This bathroom also has a soaking jetted tub & separate shower with new glass doors. 
The 2nd guest bedroom upstairs also has deck access and water views. 
An en-suite bathroom is also found here.
The en-suite bath features a tile surround shower.
Bonus room perfect for all your extra guests.
View from the bedroom upstairs.
The ground level offers an abundance of outdoor gathering spaces.
Plenty of covered outdoor living areas.
The outdoor space also includes a built in shuttered wet bar. Note the artificial grass to the right; perfect for pets.
A gorgeous pool with hot tub is the focal point of your outdoor living spaces.
Enjoy open water views while relaxing at the pool.
This home offers both a boat lift and double jet ski lift.
Catwalk with composite decking and concrete bulkhead.
It is rare to find views like this! 
Catwalk to the deck over the boat hose. 
The perfect place to enjoy a book while soaking up the sun. 
Dining outside the ideal place to eat when you live on the water. 
View of the home from the deck over the boat house. 
This one owner home, on a premier lot, has been meticulously maintained and updated through the years.
You are located on Eckert's Bayou and just minutes to the bay.
Also a short golf cart ride to the beach or country club; social membership comes with the purchase of the home.Simplicity meets elegance at your own personal retreat in desirable Lafitte's Cove. When you enter the home you are welcomed by a wall of windows and clerestory which showcase the gorgeous open view. The idealistic kitchen is perfectly designed with a large island that allows seating for everyone, ample storage space, warming drawer, 2 dishwashers, a separate full-size refrigerator & freezer, ice maker, a dumbwaiter, as well as a full-size pantry. Two guest bedrooms are connected by a Hollywood bathroom on the main floor. Upstairs there are 2 additional bedrooms, each having its own en-suite bathroom & offering great views. The primary bathroom has double sinks, a soaking tub & a separate shower. The exterior offers the amenities you crave: a pool with hot tub is located on the east side of the home, ample patio & deck space, bar area with TV, boat lift, double jet ski lift & plenty of garage space for the beach toys. The golf cart is included! Furniture included 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 | $615.01 | $1,770,000 | 0.19% | $1,770,000 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | $613.87 | $1,766,710 | 35.97% | $1,766,710 | 35.97% |
| 2021 | $451.46 | $1,299,310 | 32.80% | $1,299,310 | 32.80% |
| 2020 | $339.96 | $978,400 | 7.35% | $978,400 | 7.35% |
| 2019 | $316.69 | $911,420 | -0.02% | $911,420 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | $316.74 | $911,570 | 0.00% | $911,570 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $316.74 | $911,570 | -0.16% | $911,570 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | $317.23 | $912,990 | -1.41% | $912,990 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | $321.77 | $926,060 | 11.46% | $926,060 | 11.46% |
| 2014 | $288.68 | $830,810 | 26.30% | $830,810 | 26.30% |
| 2013 | $228.57 | $657,820 | 19.46% | $657,820 | 19.46% |
| 2012 | $191.34 | $550,680 | $550,680 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $200,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,570,000 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,770,000 |
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 % |
