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General Description

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Perfect starter home or worry-free cottage in a neighborhood reminiscent of La Marque's "good old days." Located on a tree lined street with easy access to I-45. This well maintained and smartly appointed brick home sits on a huge lot in an X Rated Flood Zone with ancient oaks. Large detached 2 car garage with automatic door access to the rear of the property. Double wide driveway for extra parking. Large back yard ready to entertain, relax in the shade or put in a pool. Two secondary bedrooms have beautiful wood floors, large closets with a shared bath. Large living and dining area leads to a den or game room with knotty pine walls and built-ins. Tiled shower in primary en-suite bath. Retro styled kitchen has open faced shelves to display kitchenware. Accessible and efficiently installed water heater and breaker box located in interior mud room.

MLS#:

29763045 (HAR)

Sold Price Range:

$160,001 - $185,000

Listing Status:

Sold

Address:

1606 W Houston Drive

City:

La Marque

State:

Zip Code:

77568

County:

Galveston County

Subdivision:

The Highlands (View subdivision price trend)

Legal Description:

ABST 150 J D MOORE SUR LOT 7 BLK 16 THE HIGHLANDS SEC 5

Property Type:

Single-Family

Bedrooms:

3 Bedroom(s)

Baths:

2 Full Bath(s)

Garage(s):

2 / Detached

Stories:

Style:

Other Style

Year Built:

1967 / Appraisal

Building Sqft.:

1,427 /Appraisal District

Lot Size:

11,648 Sqft. /Appraisal District

Market Area:

La Marque

Rooms/Lot Dimensions

Bedroom:

10 x 11, 1st

Bedroom:

10 x 11, 1st

Bedroom:

11 x 11, 1st

Bath:

1st

Bath:

1st

Interior Features

Floors:

Carpet, Tile, Wood

Room Description:

1 Living Area, Living Area - 1st Floor

Bathroom Description:

Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo

Bedroom Description:

All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor

Heating:

Central Gas

Cooling:

Central Gas

Connections:

Gas Dryer Connections

Dishwasher:

Yes

Energy Feature:

Ceiling Fans

Interior:

Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover

Exterior Features

Roof:

Composition

Foundation:

Slab

Private Pool:

Exterior Type:

Brick

Lot Description:

Subdivision Lot, Wooded

Garage Carport:

Additional Parking, Auto Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway

Water Sewer:

Public Sewer, Public Water

Unit Location:

Subdivision Lot, Wooded

Exterior:

Back Green Space, Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Covered Patio/Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Satellite Dish, Side Yard, Storm Shutters

Additional Information

Dwelling Type:

Free Standing

HOA Mandatory:

List Type:

Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Buyer Agent Compensation*:

Sub Agent Compensation*:

*Disclaimer: Listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.

Financial Information

Financing Considered:

Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, Texas Veterans Land Board, VA

Other Fees:

Ownership:

Full Ownership

Maintenance Fee:

Taxes w/o Exemp:

$3, 682/2021

Selling Agent and Brokerage

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Selling Agent

Member of Lauren Silva Team

Josh Tanksley

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Selling Broker

Yellow Keys Realty

2925 Gulf Fwy South SuiteB#416
Santa Fe, TX 77510

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Property Tax

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Cost/sqft based on Market Value

Tax Year	Cost/sqft	Market Value	Change	Tax Assessment	Change
2023	$117.73	$168,000	3.50%	$168,000	3.50%
2022	$113.75	$162,320	16.52%	$162,320	16.52%
2021	$97.62	$139,310	26.69%	$139,310	26.69%
2020	$77.06	$109,960	21.11%	$109,960	21.11%
2019	$63.62	$90,790	-1.33%	$90,790	5.54%
2018	$64.48	$92,010	6.85%	$86,022	10.00%
2017	$60.34	$86,110	18.54%	$78,202	10.00%
2016	$50.90	$72,640	12.39%	$71,093	10.00%
2015	$45.29	$64,630	0.00%	$64,630	0.00%
2014	$45.29	$64,630	0.00%	$64,630	0.00%
2013	$45.29	$64,630	9.67%	$64,630	9.67%
2012	$41.30	$58,930		$58,930

2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value

Market Land Value:	$7,750
Market Improvement Value:	$160,250
Total Market Value:	$168,000

galveston County Appraisal District

2023 Tax Rates

GALVESTON COUNTY:	0.3676 %
MAINLAND COLLEGE:	0.2676 %
LA MARQUE CITY:	0.4616 %
TEXAS CITY ISD:	1.3113 %
COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD:	0.0084 %
DRAINAGE 02:	0.0461 %
Total Tax Rate:	2.4627 %

Estimated Mortgage/Tax

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$986 Monthly

Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below)	$ 642
Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023)	$ 345345
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Subdivision Facts

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2023 Subdivision Facts

Subdivision Name:

The Highlands (La Marque)

County / Zip Code:

77568

Single Family Properties:

371

Average Bedrooms:

2.67

Average Baths:

1.38

Median Square Ft.:

1,473

Median Lot Square Ft.:

10,919

Median Year Built:

1964

Median Appraised Value:

$139,002

Neighborhood Value Range:

$99 - $198 K

Median Price / Square ft.:

$118.39

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Schools

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School information is computer generated and may not be accurate or current. Buyer must independently verify and confirm enrollment. Please contact the school district to determine the schools to which this property is zoned.

ASSIGNED SCHOOLS

WESTLAWN (LA MARQUE) Elementary . .

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1606 W Houston Drive La Marque TX 77568 was recently sold. It is a 0.27 Acre(s) Lot, 1,427 SQFT, 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath(s) in The Highlands.