352 Driftwood Dr, Matagorda, TX, 77457
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own a beachfront home in the highly sought-after gated community of Matagorda Dunes! Fully furnished and move-in ready, this beautifully maintained beach cottage sits on an oversized 7,800 SF lot with both Gulf and Bay views. Start enjoying coastal living immediately in this thoughtfully updated home featuring a light-filled open-concept layout, wood-burning fireplace, and recently remodeled kitchen. The ample primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and private balcony overlooking East Bay. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, the home also offers an expansive screened porch and oversized Gulf-facing deck flanked by mature palm trees—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Lovingly cared for by its original owners, this property reflects decades of pride in ownership. Whether you’re seeking a weekend escape, an income producing rental, or full-time residence, this is your chance to own in one of the Texas coast’s most desirable beachfront communities.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Disposal,Oven,Microwave,Electric Range,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12x14
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- 2 Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Primary Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12x14
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 39723
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay,Beach,Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Features: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Wildfire
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,527 | $30,324 |
| Home Insurance * | $96 | $1,152 |
| Property Taxes | $593 | $7,116 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $3,454 | $41,448 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Price change | $489,000 |
| 2026-07-18 | Price change | $499,900 |
| 2026-06-12 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
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