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Edward Vivanco
Palm tree is freshly planted in 2022! Enough paved parking for multiple vehicles! Covered and uncovered! Water faucets inside the side fence and in front of garage for ease of access to wash down vehicles etc! (The light blue painted wood and rope enclosure along the roadside is owned and maintained by the HOA)
Stunning Bolivar Beauty! Welcome to 1981 Calypso!
High ceilings and open floor plan make for spacious entertaining and family time! 
Looking back to kitchen and dining from living area, ample windows, recessed lighting! Light, bright and huge!
Large furnished kitchen with views towards the huge outdoor deck and beach!
Breakfast bar with tons of cabinets and drawers under bar and tasteful pendent lighting overhead.
Fully functional kitchen, conveys with fridge, plates, cups, serving ware, blender, toaster, and more! 
Laundry in kitchen area, 2022 purchased washer and dryer included! Tankless hot water heater! 
View from kitchen to dining and living area, tons of windows, views, and natural light!
Expansive and private Primary Suite!
Mounted flat screen, bedside tables, hutch, bed and bedding included! Walk in closet and double sink bath!
Primary Bath w double sink, glass shower enclosure, and plenty of storage! Down to the details, even the baths have crown molding! 
Secondary bedroom with EN SUITE BATH! Flatscreen, bed, bedding, bedside table and dresser included!
Another great view of secondary bedroom!
Secondary EN SUITE bath with glass shower enclosure.
Third bedroom with awesome bunkbed, bedding and mounted flat screen included!
View of third bedroom looking back to shared third bath.
Shared third bath with glass shower enclosure. 
Partially roofed, enormous coast facing deck, professionally stained in 2021 AND 2022! With gutters and downspouts for all weather enjoyment! GFCI exterior outlets, weather resistant light fixtures and water faucet at your fingertips!
Gorgeous, spacious, open and sunny! Custom built and painted deck chairs and table (2021) are included, ready for drinks on the deck!
Easterly view of the deck area. 
Custom built and painted deck chairs and table included ($1200+ value!)
Storm windows and storm door (door freshly painted in 2021), outdoor lighting for entertaining day or night!
Enormous concrete paved downstairs area. Partially enclosed with 2x8 timber and tastefully painted for weather protection, and pizzazz! Exterior light cages and hardware painted in 2021 for further weather protection. HUGE area of downstairs is covered, for all season enjoyment, rain or shine, with privacy from the custom enclosure!
Custom enclosure for your golf cart! Could also be used as boat storage, dry and paved play area for the kids and a ton of other uses!
Another view from inside golf cart enclosure. Heavy duty enclosure construction, tastefully painted!
Tiki Bar ready for entertaining! Benches were custom built in 2021. Ample overhead weather resistant lighting (light cages were freshly prepped and painted in 2021).
A great view of the Tiki Bar and fish cleaning station (hot and cold water, double sink), the decorative fish are conveyed with the purchase! We've done the decorating for you! The outdoor shower and changing area are behind the fish cleaning station.
Fish cleaning station with hot and cold water, double sink and granite counter top with custom enclosure. Decorative fish are conveyed with the sale!
Outdoor privacy/changing area leading to the outdoor shower. 
Private, enclosed and well lit outdoor shower! 
One car/Golf Cart garage with auto-opener and secondary entry.
Fridge/Freezer, SS propane BBQ Grill, wet/dry vac, extension ladder and 4 folding chairs are included in purchase! Truly move in ready!
13,000+ SF lot and a HUGE and FULLY FENCED back yard w access gate facing street side to drive in and out with your golf cart! Sprinkler system for ease of lawn maintenance! 
Another view of this spacious and FULLY FENCED back yard to let the pets and kids (and adults!) play and run! Perfect for volleyball, soccer, football, bocce ball (a set is included in purchase!), a fire pit, you name it! Rain? No worries, just move the party back under your huge covered and paved area!
View from back yard to back of the home. Notice the gutter and downspout above HVAC unit to extend life of the unit and avoid as much rain water as possible!
1981 Calypso, beautifully appointed, furnished, and maintained. Ready for your family, or an awesome investment opportunity for a rental program!Famous Furnished Bolivar Beauty! Watch HGTV Sn. 5 Ep. 4 “My Lottery Dream Home"! MANY upgrades and additions since that episode aired! Walk to the Beach or a short drive to Dining/Groceries/Post Office! Downstairs: 13K+ SF lot, Fully Fenced Backyard, Sprinkler System, Huge Paved Parking/Entertaining Area w Privacy Enclosure/Tiki Bar/Fish Station/Shower/Gutters/ Downspouts/1 Car Garage w Auto Door. Upstairs: Enormous Deck,/3Bd3Bth (2 En Suite Baths!)/Open Living and Kitchen/Large Rooms/ Ample Windows w Blinds/Laundry in Kitchen Area/LOTS of Storage Above/Below Countertops! Built-ins in Living Room, Crown Molding throughout. Nest controls HVAC and Cameras remotely! Tankless H2O heater! Updates and Additions: 2021:Fridge in Garage/Light Cages & Hardware Painted/Exterior GFCI Outlets added/Security Cameras/Internet CAT. 2022: Stairs/Decking/Railing Stained (2021 as well), New Palm Tree, Washer/Dryer (Included!). Septic/HVAC/Lawn/Pest control maintained regularly.
| 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 | $370.33 | $555,500 | 51.16% | $555,500 | 51.16% |
| 2022 | $245.00 | $367,500 | -0.00% | $367,500 | -0.00% |
| 2021 | $245.01 | $367,510 | 16.15% | $367,510 | 16.15% |
| 2020 | $210.94 | $316,410 | -1.31% | $316,410 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | $213.75 | $320,620 | 1.50% | $320,620 | 1.50% |
| 2018 | $210.59 | $315,890 | 9.68% | $315,890 | 9.68% |
| 2017 | $192.00 | $288,000 | $288,000 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $106,680 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $448,820 |
| Total Market Value: | $555,500 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| GALVASTON COLLEGE: | 0.1240 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALVASTON ISD: | 0.8475 % |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES DIST NO 2: | 0.0582 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.3716 % |
