This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath canal-front home has been thoughtfully updated with neutral paint, granite countertops, and luxury vinyl flooring throughout (2024). Additional improvements include double-pane windows, HVAC (2020), roof (2018), spray foam insulation under the house (2025), and a new water heater (2026). The refrigerator, washer, and dryer are all included, making this home truly move-in ready. Enjoy the added benefit of great insurance premiums, plus a location that's just minutes from restaurants with easy access to I-45 for a quick drive to both Houston and Galveston. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a full-time waterfront home, this one is ready for you to enjoy. The community pool and playground are a bonus!
For sale
$320,000
161 Barracuda St, Bayou Vista, TX 77563
2beds
936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
4,499 Square Feet Lot
$309,800 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 76 days
- 220
- 14
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Upton TREC #0516276 281-881-1929,
Pearwood Properties, LLC
Source: HAR,MLS#: 9409937
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Freestanding Oven, Oven, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows, Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 936
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Double-Wide Driveway
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Boat Ramp
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Water
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, Canal Front
Lot
- Size: 4,499 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 90 x 50
- Features: Subdivided, Waterfront, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 528600000161000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Water District
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Attic Vents, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: New Bayou Vista
HOA
- Amenities included: Playground, Pool
Location
- Region: Bayou Vista
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $342/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $285,290
- Annual tax amount: $6,764
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$309,800
$294,000 - $325,000
$1,831/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+1.9%$342/sqft |
Source:  HAR #9409937 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2022 | Pending sale | $314,000$335/sqft |
Source: HAR #49115489 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2022 | Price change | $314,000-3.7%$335/sqft |
Source: HAR #49115489 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $326,000+48.2%$348/sqft |
Source: HAR #49115489 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2018 | Listing removed | $219,900$235/sqft |
Source: Vista Real Estate #79338269 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2018 | Pending sale | $219,900$235/sqft |
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| 3/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $219,900+25.7%$235/sqft |
Source: Vista Real Estate #79338269 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2018 | Listing removed | $175,000$187/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 1st Class #69916640 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $175,000$187/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 1st Class #69916640 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,777 +7.7% | $285,290 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $2,577 | $263,430 -9.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $292,430 +25% |
| 2022 | $2,321 +6.2% | $234,016 +10% |
| 2021 | $2,185 +7.9% | $212,742 +10% |
| 2020 | $2,025 +17.1% | $193,402 +10% |
| 2019 | $1,730 -52% | $175,820 +39.1% |
| 2018 | $3,605 | $126,370 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $3,605 +61.1% | $127,470 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $2,237 +3.9% | $114,650 |
| 2015 | $2,154 +2.6% | $114,650 +28.1% |
| 2014 | $2,099 | $89,470 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,470 |
| 2012 | -- | $89,470 +0.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $88,970 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $80,882 +11.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $72,420 -23.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,670 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,670 -9.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,700 +20.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $87,200 +10.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $78,940 -3% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,350 +23.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,730 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,730 |
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Neighborhood: 77563
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hayley Elementary (Texas City)
- Middle: La Marque Middle School
- High: La Marque High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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