Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Hitchcock/Highland Bayou Estates
Active MLS #8216015 · 45 days on market

7203 La France

Hitchcock, TX 77563
Subdivision  ·  Highland Bayou Estates
List Price
$319,000
Baths
0
Lot
20,418 sf
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
0.23%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary STEWART EL D
Middle CROSBY MIDDLE C
High HITCHCOCK H S CCMR 98% · Grad 96% B
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

Rare waterfront opportunity on Highland Bayou! This offering includes three lots totaling just under 0.5 acres with direct access to Jones Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf. Features a concrete boat launch and covered waterfront gathering area — ideal for fishing, boating, or coastal living. Two of the three lots have no zoning restrictions, offering potential for commercial use, investment, or business expansion (Bait Shop, marina services, etc.). Endless possibilities for a private retreat or income-producing waterfront venture. Appointment required — call to schedule your showing today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

Not provided

Exterior & lot

  • Cleared
  • Views
  • Waterfront

Community

  • Water

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Land

Rooms & Baths

Bathrooms (total) 0

Exterior

Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Bayfront, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Water

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 20,418
Lot Size (acres) 0.4687
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Views, Waterfront
Additional Parcels Yes
Additional Parcel Info 3971-0000-0021-000,3971-0000-0020-000

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Highland Bayou
Subdivision Highland Bayou Estates
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77563

Utilities

Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $450
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Highland Bayou Estates Water Cor

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $728
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 0.23%
Parcel # 0175-0056-0001-000
Legal Description ABST 175 J SPILLMAN SUR TRACT 56-1, 0.176 ACRES
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Va Loan
Disclosures None

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

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

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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

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● Estimated monthly payment
$1,976
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,915 Property tax$61 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,976
Yearly HOA fee $450

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
1.6196%
ALL 4 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
1.03%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.27%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$450
ANNUALLY
Association nameHighland Bayou Estates Water Cor Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
restaurant
Louis' Bait Camp & Restaurant · 0.2mi
Bayou Bistro and Bar · 0.5mi
McDonald's · 2.9mi
grocery
First Stop Food Store · 0.4mi
E Z Food Mart · 0.5mi
Oasis Market · 1.9mi
park
· 0.9mi
Mahan Park · 2.6mi
Lagana Park · 3.1mi
place_of_worship
First Mexican Baptist Church of Hitchcock · 1.1mi
Pauls Union Church · 2.4mi
First United Methodist Church · 2.5mi
veterinary
Animal Alliance of Galveston County · 3.2mi
Neighborhood Veterinary Centers - La Marque · 3.4mi
Texas City Animal Hospital · 4.9mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 3.3mi
United States Postal Service · 4.7mi
United States Postal Service · 4.7mi

Broadband & Connectivity

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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. 15.0 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
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $203/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

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● Master plan
Highland Bayou Estates
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Highland Bayou Estates City · ZIPHitchcock · 77563 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision14 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
No build-year dataWill populate from the parcel roll.

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167723600 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$87,266
ACS 2023
Median home value
$213,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
83%
1,979 housing units
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Median age
47.9
Population 4,579
Work from home
3%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
22%
of commuters
Below poverty
9.9%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

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

Location & Neighborhood

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● This Home
7203 La France, Hitchcock, TX 77563
Galveston County · 29.33°N, 94.95°W
restaurant
Louis' Bait Camp & Restaurant
0.2 mi · 2 within 2 mi
grocery
First Stop Food Store
0.4 mi · 3 within 2 mi
park
0.9 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
First Mexican Baptist Church of Hitchcock
1.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 9, 2026 Listed $319,000 William Valdez
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by William Valdez · Keller Williams Houston Central
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 22, 2026.
MLS# 8216015 · LIST DATE: Aug 9, 2026 · PARCEL: 0175-0056-0001-000
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