503 Bay Ave

3,548 Sq. Ft.
$310 / Sq. Ft.
3,548
Sq. Ft.
$310
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Wake up to sweeping bayfront views in this exceptional 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom waterfront home, ideally located just minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk. Designed for both relaxed coastal living and high-performing short-term rental potential, this property offers a rare blend of space, flexibility, and location. Whether used as a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing Airbnb, the layout supports effortless hosting with ample sleeping capacity. Proximity to dining, marinas, festivals, and...Wake up to sweeping bayfront views in this exceptional 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom waterfront home, ideally located just minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk. Designed for both relaxed coastal living and high-performing short-term rental potential, this property offers a rare blend of space, flexibility, and location. Whether used as a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing Airbnb, the layout supports effortless hosting with ample sleeping capacity. Proximity to dining, marinas, festivals, and waterfront attractions at Kemah makes this a highly desirable destination for both homeowners and visitors. Sold furnished with some exclusions.
  1. Listed by Alana Croker • TREC #0391580 • Brokerage DRE #9011239 • Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA
    P: (832)-768-2019 alana@alanacroker.com

Property Details for 503 Bay Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Kemah Townsite
Waterfront Features
Bulkhead, Bay Front, Waterfront
View
Gulf
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/17/2026 04:08 AM

Property Details for 503 Bay Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #44839552
Days on Market7
Taxes$16,352 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1992
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,248 SF
CountyGalveston County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA, Alana Croker, TREC #0391580
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Building Information for 503 Bay Avenue

Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,248 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,724 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,361

Property Taxes

$1,363

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 503 Bay Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: Hwy 146 to 6th Street - Left on Bradford Right on 5th - cross over Kipp to Right on Bay
  • MLS Area Major: 33
  • MLS Area Minor: League City
  • Unparsed Address: 503 Bay Avenue
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $16,352
  • Tax Legal Description: ABST 12 M GOULDRICH SUR LOT 5 BLK 3 KEMAH TOWNSITE (EVERGREE
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CLEAR CREEK)
  • Elementary School District: 9 - Clear Creek
  • High School: CLEAR FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: BAYSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 3548.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 7250.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 4365-0003-0005-000
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exclusions: some personal prop
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: TwoAndOneHalf
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Living Room
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9x14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 17x11
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17x11
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 21x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 23x24
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 24x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 24x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 503 Bay Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #44839552

$1,100,000
Oct 31, 2020

Expired

HARMLS #32718096

$980,000
May 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #32718096

$980,000
Apr 25, 2005

Sold

HARMLS #3958845

Feb 17, 2005

Option Pending

HARMLS #3958845

Feb 15, 2005

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #3958845

$620,000
Oct 8, 2004

Expired

HARMLS #5690966

$629,000
Jul 2, 2004

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #5690966

$629,000
Mar 31, 2004

Expired

HARMLS #4419845

$625,000
Sep 24, 2003

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4419845

$625,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #44839552

$1,100,000
10/31/2020

Expired

HARMLS #32718096

$980,000
05/21/2020

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #32718096

$980,000
04/25/2005

Sold

HARMLS #3958845

02/17/2005

Option Pending

HARMLS #3958845

02/15/2005

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #3958845

$620,000
10/08/2004

Expired

HARMLS #5690966

$629,000
07/02/2004

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #5690966

$629,000
03/31/2004

Expired

HARMLS #4419845

$625,000
09/24/2003

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4419845

$625,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 503 Bay Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$437,900Additions$413,240Total$851,140
Tax Record2023$6,135 ($511 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,086 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,086 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,248 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated1995CountyGALVESTONAPN4365-0003-0005-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 503 Bay Avenue

This home is within Clear Creek Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 8 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lavace Stewart Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bayside Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Clear Falls High School
Public8 to 12

Clear Path Alternative School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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503 Bay Avenue is a single family home for sale in Kemah, TX 77565. This property was listed for sale on January 16, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on April 25, 2005. This listing's school district is Clear Creek Independent School District. Nearby schools include Lavace Stewart Elementary School, Bayside Intermediate School and Clear Falls High School. 503 Bay Avenue is a 6-bed, 7-bath, 3,548 sqft single family home built in 1992.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA, Alana Croker, TREC #0391580

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