Experience elevated coastal living in this beautifully updated Gulf Coast bungalow in the sought-after community of Jamaica Beach, Texas. Recent improvements, including a new A/C system, fresh designer paint, and engineered hardwood flooring, create a bright, inviting interior with timeless style. The main level offers two well-appointed bedrooms and a full bath, while the thoughtfully finished ground-level living area adds exceptional flexibility, perfect for a guest retreat, media room, or home office. A spacious half bath on the lower level offers room for a future shower addition. Ideally located on Galveston Island’s West End, this home is just minutes from local dining, shopping, marinas, and the neighborhood boat ramp. Jamaica Beach also offers dedicated police, fire, and EMS services for added peace of mind. Embrace the ease and charm of Island Life. Schedule your private showing of 16618 Jean Lafitte today.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (1/30)
$315,000
16618 Jean Lafitte Rd, Jamaica Beach, TX 77554
2beds
968sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
7,461.83 Square Feet Lot
$303,000 Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$1/mo HOA
What's special
Engineered hardwood flooringTwo well-appointed bedroomsFresh designer paintBright inviting interior
- 161 days |
- 252 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2026 at 12:35pm
Listed by:
Alexander Joseph TREC #0670290 832-443-1815,
RE/MAX Leading Edge
Source: HAR,MLS#: 82340940
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Suite
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen open to Family Room
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Other
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 968
- Total interior livable area: 968 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Additional Parking, Boat, Converted Garage, Double-Wide Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,461.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 85 x 88
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 418800050005000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Jamaica Beach 1
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Park, Picnic Area
- HOA fee: $10 annually
Location
- Region: Jamaica Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $274,850
- Annual tax amount: $4,114
- Date on market: 10/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Investor,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full Ownership
Estimated market value
$303,000
$288,000 - $318,000
$2,000/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $315,000-6%$325/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $335,000-9.2%$346/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $369,000-7.3%$381/sqft |
Source: HAR #59214741 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $398,000-8.5%$411/sqft |
Source: HAR #34195364 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $435,000+40.3%$449/sqft |
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| 11/14/2022 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2022 | Pending sale | $310,000$320/sqft |
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| 9/18/2022 | Price change | $310,000-8.8%$320/sqft |
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| 8/15/2022 | Price change | $340,000-4.9%$351/sqft |
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| 7/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $357,400$369/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,941 -4.2% | $274,850 -3.6% |
| 2024 | $4,114 -10.5% | $285,000 -9.9% |
| 2023 | $4,597 +8.2% | $316,380 +27.2% |
| 2022 | $4,249 +19.9% | $248,650 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $3,545 +17.9% | $207,970 +27.8% |
| 2020 | $3,007 +21.7% | $162,740 +33.7% |
| 2019 | $2,470 -1.5% | $121,690 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $2,507 | $119,970 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $2,507 -0.4% | $121,300 +0% |
| 2016 | $2,517 +30.6% | $121,270 +33.7% |
| 2015 | $1,928 +29.7% | $90,670 +33.8% |
| 2014 | $1,486 | $67,760 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,760 -7.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,430 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,430 +30.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,430 +31.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,040 -37.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $69,300 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $67,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $67,300 -3.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $70,010 +18.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,250 +0.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $59,180 +30.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,220 +3.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $43,580 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,983/mo
Principal & interest
$1560
Property taxes
$423
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 77554
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oppe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 9.2 mi
- 3/10Weis Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 10.2 mi
- 5/10AIM College & Career PrepGrades: 7-12Distance: 11.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gisd Open Enroll
- Middle: Gisd Open Enroll
- High: Ball 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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