$244,000
$6K PRICE DROP

1215 Esther St Kemah, TX 77565

Estimated payment $1,605/month

Total Views 20,438
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,346 Sq Ft
$181 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Room
  • Bayside Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Welcome to Laguna Vista Estates—where coastal charm meets modern convenience! Nestled near the vibrant Kemah Boardwalk and Clear Lake Shores, this beautiful home offers the ultimate lifestyle just minutes from shopping, boating, and dining at top-rated restaurants. Take advantage of brand-new concrete trails with golf cart access, making trips to the Kemah Boardwalk a breeze. Zoned to the highly acclaimed Clear Creek ISD, this property is perfect as your forever home or an Airbnb, thanks to its lack of restrictions and low tax rate. The outdoor spaces are a dream: unwind on the stunning deck, entertain in the expansive backyard, or relax on the cozy covered patio. A spacious shed provides plenty of storage for your hobbies or outdoor gear. Plus, all homes in this subdivision qualify for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, offering potential elevation grants for added peace of mind. Recent updates include the A/C and Roof replaced in 2024, and water heater in 2021.

Listing Agent

Rene Sorola

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan License #0525976 Listed on: 11/20/2024

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Co-Listing Agent

Gerardo Cortez

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan License #0616411

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 7,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,346 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Stewart Elementary School
  • Bayside Intermediate School
  • Clear Falls High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Laguna Vista Estates Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,311

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take I-45 South, Exit on Nasa Rd 1, turn right on Egret Bay, Left on Marina Bay Dr and right on Doris St, turn left onto Esther Drive.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1756
  • Co List Office Mls Id: KWHM01
  • Co List Office Phone: 713-621-8001
  • Subdivision Name: Laguna Vista Estates
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1346.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Utility Room, Half Bath

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Porch, Patio, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CLEAR CREEK)
  • Junior High Dist: 9 - Clear Creek
  • High School: CLEAR FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: BAYSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3311.0

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,245 $241,208 -- --
2023 $2,245 $219,280 $13,390 $205,890
2022 $3,429 $201,090 $13,390 $187,700
2021 $3,389 $170,210 $13,390 $156,820
2020 $2,244 $143,620 $13,390 $130,230
2019 $2,143 $97,770 $13,390 $84,380
2018 $1,747 $78,980 $13,390 $65,590
2017 $1,768 $79,950 $13,390 $66,560
2016 $1,768 $79,940 $13,390 $66,550
2015 $19 $79,940 $13,390 $66,550
2014 $21 $79,940 $13,390 $66,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Price Changed $244,000 -2.4% $181 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 For Sale $250,000 +38.9% $186 / Sq Ft
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Sold -- -- --
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2020 10/22/20 For Sale $180,000 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Texas American Title Company
Deed -- Texas American Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $157,102 FHA
Closed $157,102 New Conventional
Closed $157,102 FHA
Closed $7,855 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20480694

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 4480-0000-0012-000