$388,000

196 Barracuda St Hitchcock, TX 77563

Estimated payment $2,704/month

Total Views 22,791
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,847 Sq Ft
$210 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Boat or Launch Ramp
  • Home fronts a canal
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

Welcome to this Beautiful Canal Front Home located in Bayou Vista!!! Experience the ultimate coastal lifestyle in this beautifully renovated canal-front home, complete with a private boat deck. This stunning residence features brand-new appliances, including a bonus washer and dryer, and new cabinets topped with elegant quartz countertops. The upper level boasts sleek laminate flooring, two carpeted bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, while the lower level offers durable tile flooring, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom. With ample storage space inside and out, this home is designed for both comfort and convenience. Located just minutes from Galveston and local shops, this property is your perfect retreat by the water. LOW TAX and No HOA. This won't last long and schedule your private tour with us TODAY!!!

Listing Agent

David Nguyen

eXp Realty LLC License #0540158 Listed on: 08/11/2025

eXp Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,083

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a canal

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,847 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Canal Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Boat or Launch Ramp
  • Boathouse
  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Hayley Elementary School
  • La Marque Middle School
  • La Marque High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • New Bayou Vista Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,083

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: 45 South exit 7, stay in the right lane to Highway 6. Turn left at first light into Bayou Vista. Immediate left turn on Neptune, right turn on Barracuda, stay on right side of divided street.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1033
  • Subdivision Name: New Bayou Vista
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Plank, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Tub Shower, Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Living Area: 1847.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Canal, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bulkhead, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Canal Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Patio, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Rooftop

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: HAYLEY ELEMENTARY (TEXAS CITY)
  • Junior High Dist: 52 - Texas City
  • High School: LA MARQUE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: LA MARQUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7083.0

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Range of Values:

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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 $6,187 $266,280 $107,330 $158,950
2023 $6,187 $295,500 $107,330 $188,170
2022 $5,864 $229,850 $87,080 $142,770
2021 $5,326 $199,500 $87,080 $112,420
2020 $4,425 $161,380 $52,880 $108,500
2019 $3,872 $134,270 $52,880 $81,390
2018 $3,554 $125,660 $52,880 $72,780
2017 $3,586 $126,620 $52,880 $73,740
2016 $3,269 $115,430 $52,880 $62,550
2015 $2,899 $112,000 $52,880 $59,120
2014 $2,482 $79,000 $29,930 $49,070
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $388,000 +7.8% $210 / Sq Ft
02/13/2023 02/13/23 Sold -- -- --
01/22/2023 01/22/23 For Sale $360,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
01/22/2023 01/22/23 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2023 01/18/23 For Sale $360,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Price Changed $360,000 -2.7% $195 / Sq Ft
11/14/2022 11/14/22 Price Changed $370,000 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
11/14/2022 11/14/22 For Sale $370,000 -7.0% $200 / Sq Ft
11/09/2022 11/09/22 Off Market -- -- --
10/09/2022 10/09/22 Price Changed $398,000 -5.2% $215 / Sq Ft
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Price Changed $420,000 -6.7% $227 / Sq Ft
09/28/2022 09/28/22 For Sale $450,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $315,000 --
Special Warranty Deed -- Laird Law Firm Pc
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21152554

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5286-0000-0196-000