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85 Bayou Vista Dr, Hitchcock, TX, 77563

2beds
2baths
1,024sqft
$249,900
$244price/sqft
$1,915/moest. monthly cost
$76,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to your waterfront getaway in Bayou Vista! This property is not only a relaxing retreat but also an investment, with half the home tenant-occupied until August 2026. Enjoy the sun and breeze from the canal-side outdoor living area, complete with a bar, 2 covered patio areas, extended concrete for entertaining, and an outdoor shower. There’s plenty of parking for multiple vehicles, with RV/EV hookups. The home features two private entrances, creating two self-contained 1 bed/1 bath living spaces—perfect for guests, long term rentals, or multi-use living. This Bayou Vista property is ready for its next owner! *VA Loan Assumption available for qualified buyer.

Getting Around

33
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
31
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Hayley Elementary SchoolGrades K-53.1 mi
3/10
La Marque High SchoolGrades 9-124.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1970

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Microwave

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Split Plan

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,024
  • Total interior livable area: 1,024 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 157500000085000

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Canal,Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Canal,Water
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Canal Front

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,880 sqft
  • Features: Subdivided,Waterfront,0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Coastal Flooding
Hurricane
Lightning
Tornado
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,263$15,156
Home Insurance *$123$1,476
Property Taxes $291$3,492
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,915$22,980
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$65,657/yr
40% on housing$57,450/yr
45% on housing$51,066/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.7%
4.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$244This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77563$177
Galveston County$194

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77563$165
Galveston County$165

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-25Price change$249,900
2026-01-17Price change$254,000
2025-10-21Price change$259,800
2025-09-15Price change$264,900
2025-07-13Price change$269,900
2025-07-01Price change$278,000
2025-06-17Price change$282,000
2025-04-29Price change$285,000
2025-04-07Price change$295,000
2025-03-12Price change$309,900
2025-02-21Listed for sale$320,000
2023-09-25Listing removed--
2023-08-28Price change$319,000
2023-05-17Price change$329,500
2023-03-17Listed for sale$338,000
2021-02-19Sold--

For Sale by Agent

AgentSage Whitten
BrokerageRE/MAX Crossroads Realty

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