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    On the Market

    A $3.8 million castle in the sand: Lavish Galveston mansion is all about the beachfront

    Barbara Kuntz
    Barbara Kuntz
    Jan 7, 2014 | 7:04 am

    Editor's Note: Houston and the surrounding areas are loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this continuing series, CultureMap snoops through some of the best and gives you the lowdown on what's hot on the market.

    A castle in the sand is catching waves of attention as a dream sunny family retreat for generations to come — and just in time for Galveston's yearlong celebration of its 175th birthday.

    A majestic house in the Beachtown community offers 5,200 square feet on four levels, with seven bedrooms to comfortably accommodate friends and relatives for the 2014 celebration festivities and, of course, pure relaxation any year and any time of year. With a $3.795 million asking price, the custom home at 1609 Seaside Drive sits on three beachfront lots, allowing for bountiful bay and gulf views. All doors and windows are rated for 150 mph wind impact.

    Walk Through
    Up the elevator or stairs above the large patio, shower, garage and storage leads guests to the main foyer on the second level. The large kitchen is open to the living/dining area, which is surrounded by beachfront scenery via large windows.

    One guest room is located on this floor, while four bedrooms, including the richly-appointed master bedroom and luxurious bath, are on the third level. The remaining bedrooms sit high above on the fourth level for more fantastic vistas.

    Seven and one-half baths, media room, study, lounge area, exercise room and children's loft playroom fill the home with plenty of options for all ages.

    Step Outside
    Wrap-around porches on three sides of the house afford private views from sets of double-French doors. Community space extends the life outdoors with more than 1,700 square feet of deck space. A large private porch with slate floor, corbels and more columns beckons lounging. The lush passage with gazebo provides a short, scenic stroll to the beach or to the town center, where amenities such as a pool, gourmet cafe, ice cream shop and stores await.

    Square footage: 5,200

    Asking price: $3.795 million

    Listing agent: Kelly Kelly, Re/Max

    A large private porch with slate flooring, corbels and columns beckons outside the master bedroom.

    36 On the Market 1609 Seaside Galveston December 2013
      
    Photo by © Alan Kelly
    A large private porch with slate flooring, corbels and columns beckons outside the master bedroom.
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    2 Houston suburbs rank among fastest-growing affordable cities in U.S.

    Amber Heckler
    Jun 5, 2025 | 12:15 pm
    2709 Potomac Drive, League City home for sale
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    This charming home in League City is on the market for $347,000.

    A new national study has declared Texas is home to the most affordable, fast-growing cities in the country, and two Houston-area cities – League City and Pearland – make the list.

    League City ranked No. 7 and Pearland ranked 11th on GoBankingRates.com's new list of "50 Most Affordable, Fastest-Growing Cities in 2025."

    The Dallas suburb Frisco tops the national rankings at No. 1, and three more North Texas cities appear on the top 10: The North Texas cities of McKinney (No. 2), Allen (No. 5), and Lewisville (No. 8). Round Rock, a North Austin suburb, rounds out the top 10.

    The personal finance website's experts analyzed U.S. cities to find the most affordable places with large population growth based one-year and five-year population growth rates higher than the national average. Additional factors considered include each city's median household income, average home values, average rental cost, and average mortgage cost.

    League City's population grew nearly 14 percent over the last five years, though it does appear to be slowing down as the suburb's one-year growth rate was only 1.3 percent. Residents make a median household income of $119,870 annually, and the average home value in the city is a little more than $369,000, the report found.

    The study also determined the total cost of living for a League City homeowner comes out to $47,459 annually. Renters have a cheaper cost of living, totaling $44,264 per year.

    No. 11-ranked Pearland had a five-year population growth rate of 6.9 percent, a figure that is sure to grow further now that it's known as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The study also found the average Pearland home is valued at more than $376,000, which at first glance isn't as affordable as other Houston-area cities. However, GoBankingRates deems this "affordable" since the median Pearland household income is $112,470.

    Five more Texas cities earned spots in the report: The North Texas cities Denton (No. 19) and Fort Worth (No. 26); Austin (No. 35); the Rio Grande Valley city of Edinburg (No. 43); and Central Texas city Killeen (No. 49).

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