Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Kemah/Regatta Twnhms Sub 97
Active MLS #97884345 · 78 days on market

488 Mariners Drive

Kemah, TX 77565
Subdivision  ·  Regatta Twnhms Sub 97
List Price
$497,000
$179/SF · 6.8% below neighborhood median
Beds
2
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,779
Built
1997
Lot
2,500 sf
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.66%

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

Seize your opportunity to live in your dream Regatta Townhome, poolside, with water views. Step on in to this gorgeous 3 level townhome with spacious living area, high ceilings, crown molding, wood burning fireplace, personal breakfast bar, chef kitchen w/ Corian counters, s/s appliances, plenty of storage & counter space on 1st level. As you head up the stairs to the 2nd level, step into your study/office space & split bedroom floorplan. Primary bedroom suite has vaulted ceilings, built-in coffee bar, walk-in closet, balcony overlooking pool & marina, bath w/ spa tub & separate custom tiled shower. Secondary suite with w/ walk-in closet, custom glass shower & soaking tub. 3rd level has wood flooring & can be used for game room, media room, workout space, or extra sleeping area. Enjoy your morning coffee or relax in the evenings on your beautiful patio just steps from pool and boat docks. This townhome location does not come very often, and should be on the top of your list!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • Jetted Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Separate Shower
  • Upper Level Primary
  • Walk In Closets
  • Cooktop
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

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

Community

  • Marina
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated
  • Security Gate
  • Style: Contemporary Modern
  • Style: Loft

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Townhouse
Sub Type Additional Townhouse
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern, Loft
Year Built 1997
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 3
Levels ThreeOrMore
Living Area 2,779 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,779 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Stucco
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 8

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Walk In Closets
Appliances Cooktop
Security Security Gate

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 2,500
Lot Size Source Appraiser

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor League City
Subdivision Regatta Twnhms Sub 97
Postal Code 77565

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

HOA / Association

HOA Fee $200
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
HOA Name Regatta Townhomes/ CMSI
Fee Includes Common Areas, Recreation Facilities, Trash
Amenities Marina, Controlled Access, Gated

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $8,234
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.66%
Parcel # 6069-0000-0038-000
Legal Description ABST 18 REGATTA TOWNHOMES SUB (97), LOT 38, ACRES .057
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 3

Living Room 24x15
Kitchen 17x16
Dining Room 11x12

Second level · 4

Primary Bedroom 16x14
Office 11x10
Bedroom 16x14
Utility Room

Third level · 1

Game Room 19x13

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
$3,670
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,984 Property tax$686 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,670
Yearly HOA fee $2,400

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
1.6582%
ALL 4 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.97%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.37%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$200
MONTHLY
Association nameRegatta Townhomes/ CMSI Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
CommonAreas · RecreationFacilities · Trash
● Community amenities
park
· 0.3mi
Legend Point · 0.4mi
Sun Dial Park · 0.5mi
police_station
Clear Lake Shores Police Department · 0.6mi
Lakeview Police Department · 1.5mi
Seabrook Police Department · 1.7mi
restaurant
Skipper's Cafe · 0.6mi
Okie's · 0.7mi
Galveston Bay Brewing · 0.8mi
grocery
Corner Store · 1.2mi
Kemah Food Mart · 1.3mi
Randalls 2051 · 1.3mi
daycare
Target · 1.3mi
Goforth Elementary School · 2.7mi
Clear Falls High School · 2.7mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy · 1.3mi
Randalls Pharmacy · 1.4mi
Walgreens · 1.5mi

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48167C SFHA NO 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
7 comparable sales nearby · sold median $192/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
REGATTA TWNHMS SUB 97
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)REGATTA TWNHMS SUB 97 City · ZIPKemah · 77565 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision1 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)3 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1995s 2

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167721502 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$110,074
ACS 2023
Median home value
$441,700
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
60%
1,205 housing units
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Median age
53.3
Population 2,408
Work from home
18%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
47%
of commuters
Below poverty
4.8%
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
488 Mariners Drive, Kemah, TX 77565
Galveston County · 29.55°N, 95.04°W
park
0.3 mi · 5 within 2 mi
police_station
Clear Lake Shores Police Department
0.6 mi · 2 within 2 mi
restaurant
Skipper's Cafe
0.6 mi · 5 within 2 mi
grocery
Corner Store
1.2 mi · 4 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 8, 2026 Listed $497,000 Brad South
Dec 31, 1996 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Brad South · RE/MAX Leading Edge
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 17, 2026.
MLS# 97884345 · LIST DATE: Jul 8, 2026 · PARCEL: 6069-0000-0038-000
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