Bacliff/San Leon Real Estate Guide
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Known for its proximity to Galveston Bay, Bacliff/San Leon is a coastal neighborhood with many options for outdoor activities. It has waterfront views and easy access to amenities for desirable coastal living.
Bacliff/San Leon neighborhood is known for its:
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COASTAL HOMES: Homeowners can enjoy the coastal views with the neighborhood's waterfront homes. They come in traditional and modern styles. Most Single-Type units overlook the lake, providing options for outdoor water activities.
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OUTDOOR HOTSPOTS: Bacliff/San Leon is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts. There are multi-use trails, parks, and the coast for many recreational activities. Crowd favorites include boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.
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ACCESSIBILITY: The national highway borders Bacliff/San Leon neighborhood. Other major roads like Grand Avenue are near amenities and attractions. It offers modern convenience in a tight-knit community.
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AMENITIES: The community is home to excellent amenities nearby. Schools, parks, retail centers, and restaurants are minutes from residences. Some clubs are open during the day and others at night.
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GREAT COMMUTE: Working residents can enjoy a 15–30-minute one-way commute to work. This is a lot shorter than the national average. It ensures a hassle-free daily journey for working residents.
Due to the neighborhood's location, Bacliff/San Leon can be challenging to navigate. Factors like deed restrictions and proximity to major thoroughfares may impact resale value. It is best to contact the best Houston Heights realtor, an expert in the community.
To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Bacliff/San Leon area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston's best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.
“Kim Vargas was an absolutely excellent realtor. She was diligent, thorough, and patient. She adapted very quickly to the obstacles that came up in the buying process and was always there to help. Her team was also great to work with and made the process of buying a home as seamless as it could be. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure a smooth buying process.” - Jasia Mahdi (Google Review)
Bacliff/San Leon Homes For Sale
4 Beds, 3 Baths
1319 Edwards Drive
3 Beds, 1 Bath
236 3rd Street
2 Beds, 1 Bath
4517 10th Street
2 Beds, 2 Baths
915 13th Street
3 Beds, 2 Baths
5023 Chase Stone Drive
3 Beds, 2 Baths
4823 Chase Stone Drive
Bacliff/San Leon Homes For Rent
2 Beds, 1 Bath
4104 Houx Street
3 Beds, 1 Bath
4818 Redfish Reef Drive
3 Beds, 2 Baths
444 6th Street
3 Beds, 2 Baths
5203 Bay Lane
3 Beds, 2 Baths
415 2nd Street
3 Beds, 2 Baths
4733 16th Street
Table of Contents
- Bacliff/San Leon Home Sale Trends
- Bacliff/San Leon Best Realtor Insights
- Bacliff/San Leon Maps, Location & Zip Code
- Bacliff/San Leon Schools
- Bacliff/San Leon Real Estate Market
Bacliff/San Leon Home Sale Trends
Nestled on the shores of Galveston Bay, Bacliff/San Leon boasts of homes with scenic waterfront views and easy access to a variety of recreational activities.
Bacliff/San Leon neighborhood is known for its:
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RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: The Bacliff/San Leon area offers a wide range of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The area is home to several parks and nature preserves, including the Galveston Bay Foundation’s Sweet Nature Preserve and the Bayshore Park.
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ACCESSIBILITY: Residents have fairly easy commutes via Highway 146 and Gulf Freeway. Nearby cities like Kemah, League City, and Houston are minutes away.
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HOUSING OPTIONS: Compared to nearby areas, Bacliff/San Leon offers lower home prices. The area offers a variety of options, from waterfront homes with docks to traditional single-family homes.
Bacliff/San Leon homes vary in lot sizes from 2,500 sq. ft. to over 1 acre, with a price range that spans from $100,000 to over $2,000,000.
Bacliff/San Leon Best Realtor Insights
Bacliff/San Leon is a small coastal neighborhood near Galveston Bay. It's a mixed suburban-rural community located in southeastern Texas.
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Most of Bacliff's real estate comprises small to medium-sized single-family homes. San Leon has more mobile homes than other United States neighborhoods.
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Bacliff/San Leon housing units come in traditional or modern styles and feature waterfront views.
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Home sizes are between 880 and more than 6,000 square feet. Lot sizes range from 4,380 to 16,800 square feet.
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Bacliff/San Leon homes for sale can start at around $190,000 up to more than $550,000.
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Bacliff/San Leon has active homeowners' associations that maintain the community's activities and deed restrictions. This includes the Baycrest 2 Homeowners Association and Edgewater Park Homeowners Association.
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Bacliff/San Leon is zoned to Dickinson Independent School District. Students can attend schools with an above-average rating.
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The neighborhood has a lot of nearby trails and parks for recreational activities. Access to the coast offers waterfront activities.
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Bacliff/San Leon is a dense coastal community with a rich history. It is also walkable.
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The neighborhood has a vibrant nightlife. It has nearby bars and pubs available during the day and night.
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The community is close to Kemah, League City, Texas City, and Webster in Houston.
Bacliff/San Leon Maps, Location & Zip Code
Commute Time | Bacliff/San Leon |
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Downtown (min) | 35 |
Med Ctr (min) | 40 |
Energy Corridor (min) | 50 |
Galleria (min) | 40 |
Highlights | Bacliff/San Leon |
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Amenities | Luckystroke Putt Club is a golf-themed club that offers food and drinks aside from its mini-golf course. Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities on the multi-use trails in the area. Crowd favorites include 57-Acre Park and Mar Bella running trails. The neighborhood boasts a vibrant nightlife with its nearby clubs and bars. This includes Ol' Mother's Speakeasy and Katie's Bar. |
Golf Courses | - Luckystroke Putt Club |
Run / Bike Trails | - Mar Bella running trails - 57-Acre Park - Kemah Oaks Park - Brays Bayou Connector Trail - Ray Holbrook Park - Bayridge Park - James A. Foster Park - Bayshore Park - Cien Park |
Nearby Retail / Dining | Retail: - Lakeside Shopping Center - Miramar Shopping Center - Seabrook Plaza Shopping Center - Pelican Plaza - Nasa Road Center - League City Towne Center - Victory Lakes Town Center - Bay Colony Town Center - Walmart Supercenter - Brittany Plaza Dining: - La Brisa Mexican Bar & Grill - Azteca Xitlaly - Don Raffa's Mexican restaurant - Hunt Brothers Pizza - Anthonys Mexican Restaurant - Leo's Snacks - Brooklyn Pizza - Taqueria el Taquito - Lucas Tortillas - McDonald's Nightlife/Entertainment: - Katie's Bar - Ol' Mother's Speakeasy - Monkey Bar - Molly's Pub - Jackpot Jungle - Lulu's Place - Zizzi Sport Bar - Vinyl Draught Social Club - The Deck, formally Kemah Shot Bar - Kemah Boardwalk |
Major Employers | Limited Options |
Bacliff/San Leon Schools
Bacliff/San Leon is home to some of the best schools in the area. It is zoned to the Dickinson Independent School District.
The DISD features several National Blue Ribbon and multi-award-winning schools. Bacliff/San Leon, in particular, has some of the best schools in the district zoned to its subdivisions.
Students in the area may attend the following public schools:
Elementary Schools
- Sandra Mossman Elementary School at 4050 Village Way. The school serves Pre-K to 5th-grade learners. Aside from the core subjects, they offer art, music, and physical education. Students can also join after-school clubs or receive tutoring support.
Middle Schools
- Eugene Kranz Junior High School at 12850 Farm to Market Rd 3436. The school opened in 2018 and serves students in grades 7 to 8. They offer courses focused on STEM, social studies, reading, and writing.
To find an updated listing of all Bacliff/San Leon real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.
Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Bacliff/San Leon areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.
Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.
Bacliff/San Leon Real Estate Market
Bacliff/San Leon Single-Family Home Sale Trends
Bacliff/San Leon features a wide range of more affordable real estate options than neighboring areas. Waterfront homes cost higher than those inland.
Most properties sold in the area are single-family homes. Prices for these homes fall between $190,000 to $550,000.
Most properties have a mix of classic and modern designs. They usually have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and some bigger houses can fit up to four bedrooms.
Lot sizes vary from 4,380 to upwards of 16,800 square feet.
Bacliff/San Leon Townhome Sale Trends
There are no townhomes in Bacliff/San Leon. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.
The Houston Properties Team is an expert in Bacliff/San Leon real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you.
Bacliff/San Leon Condo Sale Trends
There are no mid- or high-rise Bacliff/San Leon condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.
Several condo buildings are located in San Leon, Kemah, and Clear Lake Shores, including:
- Pier 6 Bungalows
- Moon Caye Condos
- Legend Point Condominiums and Marina
To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos. To see condos within Museum District, see Museum District Condos.
The Houston Properties Team is an expert in Bacliff/San Leon real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.
Bacliff/San Leon TX History
Bacliff was formerly known as Clifton-by-the-Sea. Established in 1910, local landowners G.C. Perkins and W.Y. Fuqua founded the area as a coastal resort town.
San Leon first developed as a port center for Galveston Bay but later re-established into a resort center.
Over the years, Bacliff and San Leon have become popular vacation spots for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and enjoying sunsets.
Today, Bacliff and San Leon continue to attract residents and visitors alike, with some of its historical landmarks maintained. Most local businesses are family owned.
Bacliff, San Leon, and Bayview are the largest unincorporated communities on Galveston County's western shore.
Fun Things To Do Near Bacliff/San Leon
Luckystroke Putt Club is a golf-themed club that offers food and drinks aside from its mini-golf course.
Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities on the multi-use trails in the area. Crowd favorites include 57-Acre Park and Mar Bella running trails.
The neighborhood boasts a vibrant nightlife with its nearby clubs and bars. This includes Ol' Mother's Speakeasy and Katie's Bar.
Here are some of Bacliff/San Leon must-visit places:
Golf Courses
- Luckystroke Putt Club
Run/Bike Trails
- Mar Bella running trails
- 57-Acre Park
- Kemah Oaks Park
- Brays Bayou Connector Trail
- Ray Holbrook Park
- Bayridge Park
- James A. Foster Park
- Bayridge Park
- Bayshore Park
- Cien Park
Restaurants
- La Brisa Mexican Bar & Grill
- Azteca Xitlaly
- Don Raffa's Mexican restaurant
- Hunt Brothers Pizza
- Anthonys Mexican Restaurant
- Leo's Snacks
- Brooklyn Pizza
- Taqueria el Taquito
- Lucas Tortillas
- McDonald's
Retail/Shopping
- Lakeside Shopping Center
- Miramar Shopping Center
- Seabrook Plaza Shopping Center
- Pelican Plaza
- Nasa Road Center
- League City Towne Center
- Victory Lakes Town Center
- Bay Colony Town Center
- Walmart Supercenter
- Brittany Plaza
Nightlife/Entertainment
- Katie's Bar
- Ol' Mother's Speakeasy
- Monkey Bar
- Molly's Pub
- Jackpot Jungle
- Lulu's Place
- Zizzi Sport Bar
- Vinyl Draught Social Club
- The Deck, formally Kemah Shot Bar
- Kemah Boardwalk
Best Bacliff/San Leon Realtor – Paige Martin
As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.
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