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.
For sale
$7,775,000
102 R St, La Porte, TX 77571
5beds
3,744sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
20.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,077/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 200 days |
- 1,744 |
- 92 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 16, 2025 at 06:41am
Listed by:
Blake Kunetka TREC #0661347 713-545-6599,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty,
Leslie Buratti TREC #0650323 281-886-4033,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area
Source: HAR,MLS#: 39462405
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Guest Suite, Quarters/Guest House, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Separate Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Soaking Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Island w/ Cooktop
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 2 Staircases, Elevator, Wet Bar, 2 Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Split Plan
- Flooring: Brick, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Shutters
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,744
- Total interior livable area: 3,744 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Driveway Gate, Garage, Oversized, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Boat, Porte-Cochere, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 7
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Side Yard, Boat Slip
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub
- Fencing: Back Yard,Cross Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
- Waterfront features: Bay Front, Bulkhead
Lot
- Size: 20.38 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, Waterfront, Wooded, 20 Up to 50 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0402790000044
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Other, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Crescent Shores
Location
- Region: La Porte
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,077/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $90,104
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: See Listing Agent
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,720/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2025 | Price change | $7,775,000-8.5%$2,077/sqft |
Source:  HAR #39462405 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000+13.3%$2,270/sqft |
Source: HAR #39462405 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HAR #45665868 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Price change | $7,500,000-14.8%$2,003/sqft |
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| 4/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $8,800,000$2,350/sqft |
Source: HAR #96415713 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$52,739/mo
Principal & interest
$38679
Property taxes
$11339
Home insurance
$2721
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cresent Shores
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bayshore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10La Porte J High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10La Porte High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayshore Elementary School
- Middle: La Porte J H
- High: La Porte 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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