Welcome to The Bay House "” a remarkable 20.38-acre private estate on the west shore of Galveston Bay, just 30 miles from downtown Houston. Behind a private gate, this one-of-a-kind property offers 849 feet of riprap-protected bay frontage and two expansive piers "” including, per the owner, the longest private pier on Galveston Bay. Anchored by a beautifully restored historic home built in 1916, the estate also features a secondary residence, multiple guest houses, a spacious cabana, and a large storage warehouse. High-end interior finishes and extensive recreational amenities"”including a resort-style pool, hot tub, tennis court, and outdoor kitchen"”make this a premier coastal retreat. For those seeking adventure, the property's piers offer direct access to fishing, kayaking, and sailing with the The Houston Yacht Club a short boat ride across Galveston Bay. This sanctuary is not just a home"”it's a lifestyle.
Property Type(s):
Single Family
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Last Updated
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8/16/2025
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Tract
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Crescent Shores
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Year Built
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1916
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Community
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7
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Garage Spaces
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7.0
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County
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Harris
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SCHOOLS
| Elementary School |
Bayshore Elementary School |
| Jr. High School |
La Porte J H |
| High School |
La Porte High School |
Price History
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Prior to Aug 16, '25
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$8,500,000 |
| Aug 16, '25 - Today |
$7,775,000 |
Additional Details
| AIR |
Electric, Zoned |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator |
| AREA |
7 |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Cement Siding, Other, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR |
Boat Slip, Tennis Court(s) |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| GARAGE |
Yes |
| HEAT |
Natural Gas, Zoned |
| INTERIOR |
Elevator, Wet Bar |
| LOT |
20.3831 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Back Yard, Subdivided, Waterfront, Wooded |
| PARKING |
Oversized, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Boat, Workshop in Garage, Attached, Detached, Gated |
| POOL |
Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION |
Gunite, In Ground |
| SEWER |
Public Sewer |
| STORIES |
2 |
| STYLE |
Traditional |
| SUBDIVISION |
Crescent Shores |
| TAXES |
90104 |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION |
Bay, Water |
| WATER |
Public |
| WATERFRONT |
Yes |
Location
Listed with Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
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