$729,000 $3,913 est/mo Sourced by Back At You
232 Garfield Street,La Porte, TX 77571
La Porte, TX 77571
Welcome to 232 Garfiled, a bay retreat.
Welcome to a classic waterfront retreat in La Porte.
This bay front retreat is perfect for relaxing, fishing and enjoying the views.
View of the main and house and stairs leading to the garage apartment.
Enjoy bay views on your back porch deck and screened in porch.
The generous front porch invites you to slow down and enjoy view of the lush landscaping before stepping in the main house.
A true highlight of the home the screened back porch captures tranquil Bay views, shade and refreshing breezes-perfect for morning coffee and sunset evenings.
Another view of one of the crowing features of this home. The screened back porch invites afternoon naps and easy bay living.
Formal living room is spacious and features wood floors and plenty of storage.
Another view of the formal dinning room and front door.
The butler's pantry has built-in storage and counter space that is ideal for entertianing.
The kitchen features beautiful hardwoods, glass front cabinets and granite countertops.
Another view of the kitchen.
A sitting area off of the den and dinning room makes for a cozy space.
The den overlooks the screened porch and opens onto the breakfast room.
Dinning room and sun room with tons of natural light.
Another view of the sunroom.
First floor full bath with jetted tub.
One of the 3 main house bedrooms.
Additional secondary bedroom.
Secondary bathroom.
The primary bedroom has views of the bay.
The second floor game room is spacious and has a side exit door onto the side yard.
The gas-logg fireplace adds warmthand ambiance to the game room, offering an inviting retreat for entertaining and relaxing.
The open back deck, framed by beautiful landscaping, overlooks the riprap shoreline- perfet for fishing, watching boats pas, and socking in bay breezes with the calming sound of the birds and waves.
Another view of the deck.
The garage apartment has a kitchenette, livingroom, bedroom and remodeled bath.
View of the second story garage apartment.
The garage apartment bedroom.
The garage apartment full bath.
Full bath in the garage has a walk-in shower.
Entry to the property is gated with a two car garage and plenty of space to entertain and park.
Timeless and classic, this bay retreat is worth seeing.
Description
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.
Details
| MLS # | 77951445 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1931 |
| Days On Site | 218 |
| Listing Provided By | Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area | Leslie Buratti |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,651 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.21 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Subdivision, Views, Waterfront |
|---|
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Additional Parking, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop In Garage |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 12395 |
|---|
Location
| Community Features | Curbs |
|---|
Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| City | La Porte |
| Zip Code | 77571 |
| Area | 7 |
| Subarea | La Porte | Shoreacres |
| Community Name | Sylvan Beach |
| Listing VS Median (in Sylvan Beach) | |
Price: $729,000 low | high Med: $420,000 sqft: 3,651 low | high Med: 2,692 $ / sqft: $200 low | high Med: $156 On site: 218 low | high Med: 149 | |
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| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| City | La Porte |
| Zip Code | 77571 |
| Area | 7 |
| Subarea | La Porte | Shoreacres |
| Community Name | Sylvan Beach |
| Listing VS Median (in Sylvan Beach) | |
Price: $729,000 low | high Med: $420,000 sqft: 3,651 low | high Med: 2,692 $ / sqft: $200 low | high Med: $156 On site: 218 low | high Med: 149 | |
Listing Updated: July 9, 2026 at 6:46:51 PM PDT
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