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12 Big Torch, Hitchcock, TX, 77563

4beds
4baths
3,816sqft
$1,438,000
$377price/sqft
$10,628/moest. monthly cost
$425,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Timeless waterfront home with a double homesite at Harborwalk. Freshly painted and refurbished throughout. Where comfort and elegance unite; This Coastal Classic has it all! A true retreat complete with luxury offerings and endless water views, pockets of custom features around every corner, sleek island kitchen with upscale appliances, 96 bottle wine cooler, 2 stainless farm sinks, pot filler, lacquered & lit cabinets & marble counters . Primary suite includes a morning kitchen,refrigerator drawers and built-in coffee bar, shower spa with steam & body sprays, beautiful wood, tile & slate flooring, leather wrapped handrails, 3 spacious guest rooms, top level observatory/game-room, interior elevator, outdoor kitchen, boathouse with lift, home automation system & Media Room. Gated waterfront luxury community close to Galveston & Houston areas. Room to build a pool & additional boathouse if desired. Community events, inspirational lifestyle & the best neighbors! Direct access to the ICW!

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
28
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
4/10
Crosby Middle SchoolGrades 6-85.6 mi
4/10
Hitchcock High SchoolGrades 9-125.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2005

Materials

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Cement Siding,Stone

Other

  • Builder name: Bilmar Homes

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Disposal,Double Oven,Microwave,Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Balcony,Crown Molding,Elevator,High Ceilings,Wet Bar,Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,816
  • Total interior livable area: 3,816 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen open to Family Room,Pot Filler,Second Sink,Soft Closing Cabinets,Soft Closing Drawers

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Half Bath,Primary Bath: Double Sinks,Primary Bath: Jetted Tub,Primary Bath: Separate Shower

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed

Details

  • Parcel number: 382200010014000

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Patio/Deck,Screened
  • Exterior features: Outdoor Kitchen,Sprinkler System,Boat Lift
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Bulkhead,Canal Front

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.32 Acres
  • Features: Subdivided,Waterfront,1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Drought
Hurricane
Lightning
Tornado
Coastal Flooding
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $7,271$87,252
Home Insurance *$713$8,556
Property Taxes $2,225$26,700
Electricity $419$5,028
Total$10,628$127,536
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$364,388/yr
40% on housing$318,840/yr
45% on housing$283,413/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.7%
4.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$377This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77563$170
Galveston County$194

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77563$165
Galveston County$165

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

DateEventPrice
2026-01-13Price change$1,438,000
2025-05-12Listed for sale$1,538,000
2020-02-07Sold--
2020-01-24Pending sale$899,000
2019-09-27Price change$899,000
2019-06-18Price change$959,000
2019-04-18Listed for sale$999,000
2018-12-14Listing removed$1,069,000
2018-06-02Listed for sale$1,069,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCarrie Blachford
BrokerageXL Legacy International

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