Properties
La Porte, TX 77571 232 Garfield Street
$729,000
30 more
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area;
Beds • 3
Baths • 3
SQFT • 3,651
Garage • 2
Home Details
Tucked along the Bay in La Porte, this meticulously maintained, classic bay home offers relaxed coastal living with front-row water views. The main home features three bedrooms and inviting living spaces, while a private garage apartment includes a kitchenette, living room, and full bath - perfect for guests. A dreamy screened back porch captures refreshing bay breezes and views and is ideal for relaxing, napping and watching the ships pass by. Enjoy world class fishing off the back shoreline and its a short drive to the Houston Yacht Club. The spacious first floor features, a large living room with plenty of storage, a cozy den with views, a sunlit dining and sun room, and a fully equipped kitchen and butler's pantry. A gated driveway adds privacy and peace of mind. Minutes from local restaurants, dining, and downtown La Porte. The quaint front facade features a wrap around porch and lush landscaping which complete this rare waterfront retreat. Make a point to see this waterfront gem.
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area;
Interior Features for 232 Garfield Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths3
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesGas
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesLow-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeBreakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Garage Apartment, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Pantry, Sunroom, Utility Room
General for 232 Garfield Street
AppliancesDishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage No
CityLa Porte
Community FeaturesCurbs
Construction MaterialsBrick, Wood Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Attic Fan
CountyHarris
DirectionsTake I-610 S and TX-225 E to TX-146 in La Porte. Exit from TX-146 S. Left on Wharton Weems Blvd, Left on Broadway St to S R St. Right on Garfield and the house is on the right at the end of the road.
DisclosuresNone
Elementary SchoolBAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District35 - La Porte
Energy EfficientDoors, HVAC, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
ExclusionsSelect pieces of art and furniture. See Exhibit A
Facing DirectionWest
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
Green Indoor Air QualityVentilation
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolLA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL
High School District35 - La Porte
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionTR 3 & S 56.5 FT OF LTS 1 & 2 BLK 6 SYLVAN BEACH
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area7
MLS Area MinorLa Porte/Shoreacres
Middle/Junior High SchoolLA PORTE J H
Middle/Junior School District35 - La Porte
ModificationTimestamp2026-03-20T16:44:29.803-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresGarage Apartment
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio
PostalCityLa Porte
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSecurity Gate, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count2
Subdivision NameSylvan Beach
Tax Annual Amount12395
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms10
ViewBay, Water
Waterfront FeaturesBayfront, Waterfront
Year Built1931
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 232 Garfield Street
Building Area Total3651
Door FeaturesInsulated Doors
Exterior AmenitiesCovered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard, Storm/Security Shutters
FencingPartial
Foundation DetailsPillar/Post/Pier
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, Views, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres0.2135
Lot Size Area9300
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Other EquipmentReverse Osmosis System
Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Road Surface TypeConcrete
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
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