Welcome home to your new bay house with tons of features to provide you with a unique coastal experience
This Modern three-story home with a unique design, created by Carlos Jimenez and featuring large windows, a mix of wood and stucco exteriors, and a metal roof.
Enjoy the pool and hot tub on those summer nights with friends and family.
Imagine your evenings sitting out on this veranda overlooking Galveston Bay. The lighted glass railing provides an unobscured view for miles!
View of the garage with all 8 glass doors open at the same time.
Drone view showing the footprint of the home.
Front view of the home. The lot to the left is now available for sale, see MLS# 13267667
This waterfront property features includes a private pier, two jet ski hydraulic lifts, private boat slip wired for a lift,pool, hot tub, 2 car garage with eight rollup doors allowing an open air space and so much more. See the list of features under the attachments.
The backyard offers a luxurious pool, ample patio space, and a cozy fire pit area, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
The pool includes a hot tub with plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. The owners spared no expense on this delightful space!
View of the Baja Shelf allowing a comfortable space for tanning on those hot summer days.
Travertine surrounds the pool which offers a natural and elegant look, adding to the overall beauty of the pool area. Notice the single garage door to the left is a pool/game room with a kitchenette.
Poolside kitchenette with a rollup door. The wall under the rollup door also swings out and can be utilized as a serving table.
Enhance your waterfront lifestyle with two remote-controlled, hydraulic jet ski lifts at the pier.
Discover a beautifully designed pier that extends to the channel and reef, featuring night fishing lights for an enhanced experience. Crafted with durable ThruFlow decking and a sleek mono pile system, this pier ensures resilience against storms. The boat slip is pre-wired for a boat lift, offering convenience and functionality.
View as you enter the front door you find a bright, modern hallway with a staircase allowing access to all three levels of the home. You enter the home at level two from the front entrance.
The living room located on the third level of the home offers high ceilings, accent lighting and breathtaking bay views from the wall of glass. This wall of glass is one of two entrances to the upper terrace.
View of the upper veranda that is enclosed with glass railing that also lights up, adding an additional ambiance to your evenings.
View of the living room space as you top the stairs at the third level. Notice all the built-ins and relaxing fireplace which enhances this space.
Half bath conveniently located just off the living room.
View as you enter the primary owners suite located on the third level of the home.
This owners suite offers unbelievable views from the wall of windows and a two-way fireplace that is shared with the primary bath.
This owners suite is large enough to comfortably include a sitting area for those quiet moments to relax or read a book.
This laundry room is conveniently located in the owner's suite closet making your laundry day a breeze!
View of the first vanity when you enter the primary bath.
Enjoy this luxurious spa style primary bath which is adorned with gleaming black granite. The owners primary bath includes an oversized shower with multiple jets, a jetted soaking tub and private water closet with a bidet.
The owners suite bath also includes a two-way fireplace just across from the jetted soaking tub.
View of the second vanity in the primary bath and the door leading to the owners private veranda with fabulous views.
Owners view from the private veranda
View of the formal dining area just off the main kitchen. Your guest will enjoy beautiful views of the bay and have access to the upper deck just outside the sliding doors from this room.
Another view of the upper veranda as you enter from the formal dining sliding glass doors.
This Epicurean island kitchen is perfectly laid out with premium KitchenAid appliances, under-cabinet lighting and custom cabinets.
The island includes a cooktop with a large grill and downdraft.
The kitchen offers slate flooring and granite countertops. The refrigerator also is included with this kitchen.
View as you enter the home and start down the hallway on the second level.
This is a modern, compact laundry room combined with a full bathroom on the 2nd level of the home. It features a washer and dryer set that will stay with the property.
Bright and spacious secondary bedroom located on the second level of the home. This room comes complete with a large walk-in closet hidden behind the full length mirror on the wall with several built-ins to help keep you organized.
View of the hallway as you turn left from the main entrance of the home. Double doors lead out to a wooden deck that is conveniently located just outside two of the secondary bedrooms on the 2nd level of the home allowing your guest/family beautiful views.
On the second level you will find a modern balcony with wooden flooring and ceiling, offering stunning water views.
Secondary bedroom on level 2 of the home with a Hollywood style bath that is shared with another bedroom just next door.
This Hollywood style bath comes complete with Italian Carrera marble.
The third secondary bedroom located on the second level that shares the Hollywood style bath with the bedroom next door.
This is the other side of the Hollywood style bath serving the third secondary bedroom.
This modern entryway located at the ground level is the access from the garage and includes extra storage space under the stairs, an elevator to all levels and access to the pool room.
The private elevator stops at three levels of the home.
Another view from the ground level entrance offering stairs leading to the second level and a door leading to the pool & spa. This space also has cabinetry with drawers for additional storage.
Another half bath conveniently located for friends and family.
Galveston, TX 77554
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$2,285,000List Price
$18,781 Est. Mo. Payment
For a given home price of $2,285,000, the monthly mortgage is computed using a 5% down payment ($114,250) and a 7.5% annual interest rate, spread over 360 payments.
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4,161ft2

Jean Summers

RA Brokers

713-497-6691
jeansummers55@gmail.com
Houston, TX
https://www.har.com/jeansummers

Status

Available

Market MatchUP

How this home compares to similar 4 bedroom homes in Galveston
  • Price Comparison
    $1,414,977 higher
  • Home Size
    1838 sq. ft. larger
  • Built in 1996
    Newer than 66% of homes in Galveston
  • Galveston Snapshot
    • 1216 active listings
    • 19% have 4 bedrooms
    • Typical 4 bedroom size: 2323 sq. ft.
    • Typical 4 bedroom price: $870,022

Description

Welcome to 12000 Sportsman Rd, a waterfront masterpiece by renowned architect Carlos Jimenez, featured in Architectural Digest. This 4,161 sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, and a 2-car garage. Current owners enhanced its design with a sparkling pool, hot tub, and a 450-ft pier with a boat slip and double jet ski lifts. The garage boasts epoxy-coated floors and custom glass doors that open fully, transforming the space into an airy entertainment patio. Inside, honed travertine marble floors, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and art lighting elevate every detail. Expansive bay views shine from the terrace, where sleek glass railings glow with added lighting to set the mood for unforgettable evenings. A rare blend of architecture, luxury, and coastal lifestyle, this property is truly one of a kind. Explore the virtual tour today! Looking for more land? The adjacent lot is also for sale!

MLS Listing ID

87712668

Listed By

Jean Summers
713-497-6691
RA Brokers

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High School
Ball High School
Elementary School
Gisd Open Enroll
High School District
Galveston
Middle Or Junior School
Gisd Open Enroll
Geo Market Area
West End
Tax Year
2024
Tax Rate
1.7067
Association Fee
75
Tax Annual Amount
22813
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
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Estimated Monthly Payment

$18,781

Loan Amount

$2,170,750

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Home Facts

Bathroom

Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
2

Kitchen

Appliances

  • Convection Oven
  • Washer Included
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator Included
  • Dryer Included
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Double Oven
  • Disposal
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Room Kitchen Features

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Island w/ Cooktop
  • Pantry
  • Pots/Pans Drawers
  • Under Cabinet Lighting

Laundry

Laundry Features

  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Washer Hookup

Highlights

Interior Features

  • Wet Bar
  • Balcony
  • High Ceilings
  • Prewired for Alarm System
  • Elevator Shaft
  • Elevator
  • Wired for Sound
  • All Bedrooms Up,En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 3rd Floor,Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s)

Roof

  • Metal

View

  • Water View
  • Bay

Sewer

  • Septic Tank

Cooling

  • Electric
  • Zoned
  • Ceiling Fan(s)

Fencing

  • Back Yard
Stories
3

Spa Features

  • Private
  • Spa/Hot Tub
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres
0.2512
Parcel Number
720600000223001

Pool Features

  • Heated
  • Gunite
  • Pool With Hot Tub Attached
  • In Ground
Property Type
Residential
Waterfront
Covered Spaces
2
Pool Private

Window Features

  • Storm Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Shutters
  • Insulated/Low-E windows

Other Structures

  • Shed(s)

Parking Features

  • Attached/Detached Garage
  • Oversized
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Attached Garage

Exterior Features

  • Balcony
  • Boat Slip
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Sprinkler System
Property Type
Single-Family
Building Area Total
4161

Fireplace Features

  • Outside
  • Gas Log

Waterfront Features

  • Concrete Bulkhead
  • Bay Front
  • Bulkhead
  • Pier

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Disabled Access
  • Wheelchair Access

Patio And Porch Features

  • Patio/Deck
  • Porch
  • Covered
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Flooring

  • Marble
  • Travertine
  • Slate
Year Built
1996

Road Surface Type

  • Asphalt

Foundation Details

  • Other

Architectural Style

  • Contemporary/Modern

Construction Materials

  • Stucco
  • Insulation - Blown Cellulose
  • Other

Heating

  • Electric
  • Zoned
Heating

Water Source

  • Public

Green Energy Efficient

  • Thermostat
  • Exposure/Shade
12/2/2025
Active
(Current Listing)
$2,285,000
$549/sqft
11/25/2025
Canceled
MLS Listing ID: 22045702
$2,285,000
$549/sqft
11/25/2025
Price Change
$2,285,000 -23.8%
$549/sqft
8/6/2025
Price Change
$2,999,000 -11.0%
$721/sqft
5/8/2025
Price Change
$3,370,000
$810/sqft
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