Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Kemah/Laguna Vista Estates
Active MLS #91820528 · 8 days on market

1215 Esther Street

Kemah, TX 77565
Subdivision  ·  Laguna Vista Estates
List Price
$230,000
$171/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,346
Built
1965
Lot
0.18 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.70%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary LAVACE STEWART EL C
Middle BAYSIDE INT B
High CLEAR FALLS H S CCMR 69% · Grad 99% A
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

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Welcome to Laguna Vista Estates, where coastal charm meets everyday convenience! This charming single-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,346 sq ft of living space, situated on a 7,649 sq ft lot in the heart of Kemah, Texas. Ideally located just minutes from the waterfront attractions of the Kemah Boardwalk and the boating community of Clear Lake Shores, this home provides easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Nearby concrete walking and golf-cart trails make exploring the area and reaching the boardwalk convenient and enjoyable. This property presents a great opportunity for buyers looking to add their own personal touch or invest in a home near the water. The home will be sold as-is and features a new roof and new water heater, offering valuable updates for the next owner.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Gas
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Subdivision
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1965
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,346 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,346 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 7

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1756
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor League City
Subdivision Laguna Vista Estates
Postal Code 77565

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Gas
Water Source Public

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $3,916
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.70%
Parcel # 4480-0000-0012-000
Legal Description ABST 18 M MULDOON SUR PT OF LOTS 11,12 & 13 (12-0) LAGUNA VI
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 7 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 7

Primary Bedroom 13'2 x 14'1
Bedroom 9'8 x 14'4
Bedroom 13'2 x 13'4
Primary Bathroom 6'4 x 8'11
Dining Room 11'7 x 11'1
Kitchen 20'4 x 11'2
Family Room 25'3 x12'6

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate 0.1812 Resolved MUD jurisdiction Galveston County WCID 12 Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$1,707
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,381 Property tax$326 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,707

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
1.4759%
ALL 4 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
0.18%
→ stable
School
0.97%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.00%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
restaurant
Skipper's Cafe · 0.2mi
Okie's · 0.2mi
Galveston Bay Brewing · 0.3mi
park
Legend Point · 0.3mi
Jarboe Bayou Park · 0.3mi
· 0.5mi
police_station
Clear Lake Shores Police Department · 0.3mi
Kemah Police Department · 1.2mi
Seabrook Police Department · 1.9mi
daycare
Target · 0.7mi
Clear Falls High School · 2.2mi
Goforth Elementary School · 2.6mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy · 0.7mi
Walgreens · 0.9mi
Randalls Pharmacy · 1.7mi
grocery
ALDI · 0.8mi
Kemah Food Mart · 0.9mi
· 0.9mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
A
FEMA Zone
Zone AE · Special Flood Hazard Area
1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance typically required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 14.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48167C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
54 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 8 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
4 comparable sales nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Laguna Vista Estates
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Laguna Vista Estates City · ZIPKemah · 77565 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision16 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1965s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Kemah Volunteer Fire Department
Distance
1.0 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167721402 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$52,702
ACS 2023
Median home value
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
3%
436 housing units
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Median age
26.7
Population 785
Work from home
23%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
61%
of commuters
Below poverty
14.1%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
1215 Esther Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Galveston County · 29.54°N, 95.04°W
restaurant
Skipper's Cafe
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
park
Legend Point
0.3 mi · 5 within 2 mi
police_station
Clear Lake Shores Police Department
0.3 mi · 2 within 2 mi
daycare
Target
0.7 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 16, 2026 Listed $230,000 Gary Jackson
Dec 31, 1964 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Gary Jackson · Intero River Oaks Office
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Sep 18, 2026.
MLS# 91820528 · LIST DATE: Sep 16, 2026 · PARCEL: 4480-0000-0012-000
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