Front-row beachfront condo for sale in Surfside Beach, TX — $459,900
Surfside Beach has always been the Texas coast's quieter, more affordable alternative to Galveston. No high-rises blocking your view. No traffic jams getting to the sand. Just a laid-back beach town in Brazoria County where the properties are newer, the HOAs are lower, and the Gulf of Mexico is your front yard.
116 Howard Avenue Unit #G sits in the middle of that sweet spot. Built in 2019, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is front row — meaning your view of the water is not blocked by anything except maybe a pelican. At 912 square feet and $459,900, it comes out to roughly $504 per square foot. Compare that to beachfront units in Galveston running $600+ per square foot and you start to see why Surfside keeps showing up on investor radar.
Fully furnished. Bring your suitcase, not your U-Haul.
What makes this Surfside Beach condo stand out
The layout is open-concept with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and natural light that fills the space from every angle. There are two private decks, both with Gulf views — and the primary suite has its own exclusive deck access. That means sunrise with your coffee, no sharing required.
Downstairs, you get assigned covered parking and a large storage room. If you surf, fish, kayak, or just own a lot of beach chairs, this is the kind of storage space that makes coastal living practical instead of cluttered.
The HOA covers exterior maintenance, which is a big deal on the coast. You are not climbing a ladder to pressure-wash siding. That is handled.
Who this home is for
This condo fits three buyer profiles almost perfectly.
The STR Investor
Surfside Beach has consistent short-term rental demand, especially from Houston and DFW weekenders. A turnkey, fully furnished, front-row unit with Gulf views practically writes its own Airbnb listing. At $459,900 with low HOA and a 2019 build, the numbers work.
The Lock-and-Leave Vacationer
If you own a home in DFW, Houston, or Austin and want a beach place you can visit a few times a year without worrying about upkeep, this is that property. Lock the door, drive home, and the HOA handles the rest.
The Full-Time Beach Resident
Some people are done commuting. If you work remotely or are moving into retirement, a 912-square-foot condo on the Gulf with low overhead and a $459,900 price tag is a real option — not just a fantasy.
Surfside Beach Market
Surfside Beach continues to attract buyers who are priced out of Galveston Island or who want newer construction without the density. Brazoria County coastal inventory remains tight, and front-row units with Gulf views tend to move faster than setback properties. At $459,900 for a fully furnished, 2019-built unit, this listing sits in a competitive price bracket for the Texas Gulf Coast.
Carter Signature Properties — the largest brokerage on the island — has deep roots in this corridor and can walk you through comps, STR revenue data, and everything else you need to make a confident decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Surfside Beach allows short-term rentals, and this unit is fully furnished and turnkey for platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Contact us for current STR regulations and estimated occupancy data.
The HOA covers exterior maintenance, which includes building upkeep and common-area care. This keeps your out-of-pocket maintenance costs low — especially valuable for investors and part-time residents.
Surfside Beach is approximately 60 miles south of downtown Houston (about 1 hour 15 minutes) and roughly 300 miles from DFW (about 4.5 hours). It is a manageable drive for weekend trips or a second-home lifestyle.
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