Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Hitchcock/New Bayou Vista
Active MLS #9409937 · 89 days on market

161 Barracuda Street

Hitchcock, TX 77563
Subdivision  ·  New Bayou Vista
List Price
$320,000
$342/SF
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
936
Built
1979
Lot
0.10 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
2.11%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary HAYLEY EL C
Middle LA MARQUE MIDDLE SCHOOL N/R
High LA MARQUE H S CCMR 74% · Grad 80% D
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

This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath canal-front home has been thoughtfully updated with neutral paint, granite countertops, and luxury vinyl flooring throughout (2024). Additional improvements include double-pane windows, HVAC (2020), roof (2018), spray foam insulation under the house (2025), and a new water heater (2026). The refrigerator, washer, and dryer are all included, making this home truly move-in ready. Enjoy the added benefit of great insurance premiums, plus a location that's just minutes from restaurants with easy access to I-45 for a quick drive to both Houston and Galveston. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a full-time waterfront home, this one is ready for you to enjoy. The community pool and playground are a bonus!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Granite Counters
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Free Standing Range
  • Disposal
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Plank
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Central

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Partial
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Driveway
  • None
  • Association

Community

  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Canal
  • Water
  • Style: Other
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other, Traditional
Year Built 1979
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 936 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 936 sq ft
Construction Vinyl Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 2
Fireplaces 0

Interior

Interior Features Granite Counters, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Patio
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Partial
Pool Private No
Pool Features Association
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Bulkhead, Boat Ramp Lift Access, Canal Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Canal, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Parking Features Driveway, None

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1033
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views, Waterfront

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Bayou Vista
Subdivision New Bayou Vista
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77563

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

Amenities Playground, Pool

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $6,764
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 2.11%
Parcel # 5286-0000-0161-000
Legal Description ABST 7 PAGE 7 LOT 161 NEW BAYOU VISTA ADDN 2
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 2 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 2

Bedroom 14X14
Bedroom 14X12

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate 0.2046 Resolved MUD jurisdiction Galveston County MUD 12 Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,485
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,921 Property tax$564 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,485

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
2.3711%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
0.20%
→ stable
School
1.15%
→ stable
City
0.42%
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.27%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
restaurant
Bayou Bistro and Bar · 0.3mi
Louis' Bait Camp & Restaurant · 0.6mi
McDonald's · 3.4mi
grocery
E Z Food Mart · 0.3mi
First Stop Food Store · 0.3mi
Oasis Market · 2.2mi
park
· 0.4mi
Mahan Park · 3.2mi
Lagana Park · 3.6mi
place_of_worship
First Mexican Baptist Church of Hitchcock · 1.7mi
Pauls Union Church · 2.8mi
First United Methodist Church · 3.0mi
veterinary
Animal Alliance of Galveston County · 3.7mi
Neighborhood Veterinary Centers - La Marque · 3.9mi
Texas City Animal Hospital · 5.0mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 3.8mi
United States Postal Service · 4.9mi
United States Postal Service · 5.3mi

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. 13.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48167C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
6 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 0 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
1 comparable sale 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
New Bayou Vista 3
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)New Bayou Vista 3 City · ZIPBayou Vista · 77563 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision205 Active now9 Sold (last 12 mo)5 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1965s 2 1975s 5 2005s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167723800 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$116,469
ACS 2023
Median home value
$402,900
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
62%
3,070 housing units
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Median age
56.5
Population 4,146
Work from home
29%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
34%
of commuters
Below poverty
4.4%
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
161 Barracuda Street, Hitchcock, TX 77563
Galveston County · 29.33°N, 94.94°W
restaurant
Bayou Bistro and Bar
0.3 mi · 2 within 2 mi
grocery
E Z Food Mart
0.3 mi · 2 within 2 mi
park
0.4 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
First Mexican Baptist Church of Hitchcock
1.7 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jun 26, 2026 Listed $320,000 Julie Upton
Dec 31, 1978 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Julie Upton · Pearwood Properties, LLC
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 Aug 29, 2026.
MLS# 9409937 · LIST DATE: Jun 26, 2026 · PARCEL: 5286-0000-0161-000
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