Elite Insights with Susan Lutz
Galveston, TX
Breaking Ground on the Bay
Some homes begin with a blueprint. This one began with a dream — and a lot of heart.
In September of 2025, longtime clients of mine set out to find their perfect slice of the Texas Gulf Coast, and they found it along the shimmering waters of Galveston West Bay at Indian Beach. From the moment they laid eyes on this bayfront 2.8 acre lot, they knew it was home.
But dream lots don't always come without their challenges. During the buildability process, both A&M Wetlands Surveying Co. and TriCon Survey Co. confirmed that a significant portion of the property falls within designated wetlands — a discovery that required careful navigation, permitting, and planning. Through it all, they stayed the course, and the result speaks for itself: ample buildable land to bring their vision to life — a stunning 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom custom home, to be built by Sapphire Sea Homes - Michael Murray. This will be a second home built for them by Sapphire Sea Homes.
After permitting approval and the completion of fill dirt work, the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. This August of 2026, the first pilings were driven into the ground — officially marking the start of construction on this extraordinary bayfront home.
From lot to legacy, this is more than a build. It's a story of vision, patience, and coastal living at its finest.
Follow along here for exclusive updates as this sensational Galveston home comes to life — brought to you by Susan Lutz of Elite Coastal Realty Group.
Stay tuned. The best is yet to come.