Rare coastal opportunity in one of the best spots on Bolivar Peninsula, just about a 1-minute drive to the beach w/ unobstructed Gulf, beach, & bay views that make this property stand out. This elevated home offers open-concept living, easy-care vinyl plank flooring, a bright kitchen w/ bar seating, 2 comfortable bedrooms, 1 bath, & a relaxed interior built for weekend escapes or short-term guests. Step outside to enjoy the upper deck views plus a fenced ground-level area perfect for entertaining, lounging, or extra storage. Set on stilts in a prime Gilchrist location near the Lauderdale Boat Ramp, this property is an exciting option for a profitable Airbnb, income-producing vacation rental, or your next beach getaway.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (4/24)
$230,000
1018 Dolphin Rd, Port Bolivar, TX 77617
2beds
1,008sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2011
4,499.75 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevated homeEasy-care vinyl plank flooringOpen-concept livingSet on stiltsUpper deck views
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Celeste Taylor-Velasco TREC #0579899 713-810-6291,
Redfin Corporation
Source: HAR,MLS#: 84178338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Vanity Area
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen open to Family Room, Pots/Pans Drawers
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Side Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Gulf View, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Gulf,Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 4,499.75 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 161000010016000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bayview Add
Location
- Region: Port Bolivar
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,450
- Annual tax amount: $4,482
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Celeste Taylor--Velasco
(281) 222-5975
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Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,648/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$228/sqft |
Source:  HAR #84178338 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2025 | Price change | $240,000-9.4%$238/sqft |
Source: HAR #98179470 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2025 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$263/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $275,000$273/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,482 -4.9% | $290,450 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $4,712 -10.2% | $289,360 -11.3% |
| 2023 | $5,247 +62.7% | $326,350 +68.9% |
| 2022 | $3,225 +1013.3% | $193,230 +38.9% |
| 2021 | $290 +1.1% | $139,132 +10% |
| 2020 | $287 +6.3% | $126,484 -25% |
| 2019 | $270 +2.4% | $168,690 +45% |
| 2018 | $263 | $116,350 +20.3% |
| 2017 | $263 +3.3% | $96,730 +12% |
| 2016 | $255 -1.1% | $86,390 |
| 2015 | $258 -33.8% | $86,390 |
| 2014 | $389 | $86,390 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,390 +1183.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $6,730 -30% |
| 2008 | -- | $9,610 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,610 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,230 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,230 +5.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $8,720 +4.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,310 +21.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,850 |
| 2001 | -- | $6,850 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,453/mo
Principal & interest
$1144
Property taxes
$309
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 77617
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10High Island Independent School DistrictGrades: PK-12Distance: 7.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: High Island School
- Middle: High Island School
- High: High Island School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Texas
- Galveston County
- Gilchrist
- 77617
- 1018 Dolphin Rd
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