Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Kemah/Laguna Vista Estates
Active MLS #98932277 · 163 days on market

1217 Esther Street

Kemah, TX 77565
Subdivision  ·  Laguna Vista Estates
List Price
$230,000
$125/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,846
Built
1965
Lot
0.18 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.75%

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

Welcome to Laguna Vista Estates tucked away in the coastal Kemah area. The area offers a laid back lifestyle with easy access to the Kemah Boardwalk, several options for all sorts of dining and entertainment experiences as well as being zoned to the Clear Creek ISD. You have easy access to Hwy 146 making trips to Galveston or NASA an easy option for additional entertainment as well. This charming 3 bd 1.5 ba 1846 sq ft home is perfect as a family home or an option for short term rentals. Includes washer and dryer, large laundry room and a flex room. There is no HOA and the tax rate is low. The roof was recently replaced and foundation was repaired as well. All homes in the subdivision qualify for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, offering potential elevation grants. This home is priced right to sell quickly. Make your appointment to view this one today.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Pantry
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Gas Range
  • Oven
  • Laminate
  • Plank
  • Tile
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Subdivision
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Converted Garage
  • Driveway
  • None

Community

  • Style: Ranch

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

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

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,846 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,846 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

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

Interior

Interior Features Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Laminate, Plank, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Parking Features Converted Garage, Driveway, None

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1756
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision
Direction Faces North

Location

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

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Exposure Shade, Thermostat

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $4,033
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.75%
Parcel # 4480-0000-0013-000
Legal Description ABST 18 M MULDOON SUR PT OF LOTS 12,13 & 14 (13-0) LAGUNA VI
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 3 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 3

Bedroom 12 x 11
Bedroom 13 x 13
Bedroom 12 x 12

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

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● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

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
$1,717
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,381 Property tax$336 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,717

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 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
7,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Top fiber: AT&T
Fiber / DSL
AT&T
Speeds per provider
Cable
Xfinity
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Speeds per provider
Satellite
HughesNet
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Starlink
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Viasat Inc
Speeds per provider
Unknown
Frontier
Speeds per provider
+ 1 additional provider(s)

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
1217 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
Apr 14, 2026 Listed $230,000 Teresa Hogrefe
Dec 31, 1964 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Teresa Hogrefe · Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA
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 May 16, 2026.
MLS# 98932277 · LIST DATE: Apr 14, 2026 · PARCEL: 4480-0000-0013-000
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