Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Jamaica Beach/Jamaica Beach
Active MLS #39329472 · 69 days on market

16708 Cabeza De Vaca

Jamaica Beach, TX 77554
Subdivision  ·  Jamaica Beach
List Price
$400,000
$571/SF
Beds
1
Baths
2
Sq Ft
700
Built
1974
Lot
0.07 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
Middle GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
High BALL H S CCMR 75% · Grad 96% C
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

Canal front in Jamaica Beach with a boat slip, lift, and new dock pilings ready to go. Put the boat in and you are fishing West Bay in minutes. The full 2024 to 2025 renovation covered the expensive work: new PEX plumbing, complete electrical rewire with the breaker box relocated upstairs, tankless water heater, windows, siding, insulation, drywall, and paint. Inside you will find quartz countertops, new cabinetry, two fully renovated baths, and laundry on the main level. The second floor deck overlooks the canal, with upper and lower decks at the dock below. Ground level holds a golf cart garage and storage, and the double wide concrete driveway has room for a truck and trailer. Vacant lots next door add privacy on an already quiet street. A low maintenance basecamp on the water with nothing left on the to do list.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Main Level Primary
  • Tub Shower
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Window Unit
  • Cool: Window Units
  • Washer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storm Security Shutters
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Roof: Composition

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Bay
  • Canal
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1974
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 700 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 700 sq ft
Construction Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 4

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fans, Living Dining Room
Flooring Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Patio, Storm Security Shutters
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Boat Dock Slip, Bulkhead, Boat Ramp Lift Access, Canal Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Bay, Canal, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.0720
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views, Waterfront

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor West End
Subdivision Jamaica Beach
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77554

Utilities

Heating Window Unit
Cooling Window Units
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $50
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Jamaica Beach Improvement Committ

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Parcel # 4206-0000-0006-000
Legal Description ABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR LOT 6 JAMAICA BEACH SEC 18
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 4 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 4

Primary Bedroom 12x10
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,880
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,402 Property tax$478 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,880
Yearly HOA fee $50

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
1.4339%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.27%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$50
ANNUALLY
Association nameJamaica Beach Improvement Committ Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
Jamaica Beach Park · 0.3mi
Jamaica Beach Park · 0.3mi
Galveston Island State Park · 1.1mi
place_of_worship
Mary, Star of the Sea Church · 0.6mi
Mary, Star of the Sea Church · 0.7mi
West Isle Presbyterian Church · 2.8mi
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.7mi
Circle K ATM · 0.7mi
Circle K ATM · 0.7mi
police_station
Jamaica Beach Police · 0.7mi
Jamaica Beach Police · 0.7mi
gym
Gymaica Fitness · 0.7mi
Gymaica Fitness · 0.7mi
Seek Peace Yoga Galveston · 6.4mi
grocery
Circle K · 0.7mi
Circle K · 0.7mi
Valero · 0.7mi

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. 11.0 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
3 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
Jamaica Beach
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Jamaica Beach City · ZIPJamaica Beach · 77554 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision657 Active now24 Sold (last 12 mo)16 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1965s 2 1970s 2 1975s 2 1980s 7 2000s 1 2005s 2 2010s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167726101 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$117,826
ACS 2023
Median home value
$364,100
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
32%
2,970 housing units
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Median age
61.6
Population 1,809
Work from home
73%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
22%
of commuters
Below poverty
3.6%
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
16708 Cabeza De Vaca, Jamaica Beach, TX 77554
Galveston County · 29.19°N, 94.98°W
park
Jamaica Beach Park
0.3 mi · 4 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Mary, Star of the Sea Church
0.6 mi · 2 within 2 mi
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.)
0.7 mi · 5 within 2 mi
police_station
Jamaica Beach Police
0.7 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 16, 2026 Listed $400,000 Andrea Curran
Dec 31, 1973 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Andrea Curran · Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial
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 18, 2026.
MLS# 39329472 · LIST DATE: Jul 16, 2026 · PARCEL: 4206-0000-0006-000
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