Crystal Beach · Upper Texas Coast

What do beach homes cost in Crystal Beach, Texas?

On October 3, 2026, 355 homes and condos were for sale in Crystal Beach at a median asking price of $489,900, or $324 a square foot.

For sale on October 3, 2026

Crystal Beach beach market

355
Homes and condos for sale
$489,900
Median asking price
$324
Median asking $/sq ft
128
Median days listed

The short answer

How long homes are sitting

Condos, houses and the gulf

Short-term rentals

Insurance on the coast

How these numbers are measured

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Crystal Beach beach home questions

How much does a beach house cost in Crystal Beach, TX?

The median asking price was $489,900 across 355 homes and condos for sale on October 3, 2026. Asking prices are not sale prices; in Texas, sale prices are not public.

What is the price per square foot in Crystal Beach?

$324 a square foot at the median asking price. Gulf-front and newer homes ask well above that.

How long do homes stay on the market in Crystal Beach?

The median current listing has been up 128 days; 53% have been listed for more than 120 days.

Are there condos for sale in Crystal Beach?

0% of the homes for sale are condos or townhomes.

How many gulf-front homes are for sale in Crystal Beach?

68 listings describe themselves as gulf-front, beachfront or gulf-view.

Can I buy a short-term rental in Crystal Beach?

88 current listings mention rental use or rental income. Check the city's current short-term rental rules and taxes before you buy.

Are there beach homes under $500,000 in Crystal Beach?

Yes: 199 of the 355 homes and condos for sale were under $500,000.

How many million-dollar homes are for sale in Crystal Beach?

18 were listed at $1 million or more.

Is it a buyer's market in Crystal Beach?

Buyers have room to negotiate: a large share of inventory has been on the market for months.

How do I see every listing in Crystal Beach?

Ask Rick for a saved search on the Houston MLS; it emails new listings as they hit the market.