FM 518 East 12.62 Acres of Industrial Land in Kemah, TX 77565

LanCarte Commercial Real Estate is pleased to present a rare large-format infill opportunity at the northeast corner of FM 518 and Lawrence Road in Kemah, Texas — one of the most accessible and strategically located development sites available today in the Houston Bay Area submarket. The offering consists of two parcels totaling up to 13.35 acres, available individually or combined, within Galveston County's ETJ with no zoning restrictions and a substantially complete due diligence package — providing an unusually clear and expedited path to development for a qualified buyer.
THE SITE
Total Offering: 13.35 AC | Assemblage pricing available upon request
Parcel 1: 7.70 AC
Parcel 2: 5.65 AC
Note: Approximately 2.12 acres is available between Parcels 1 and 2 through a separate listing broker — contact agent for details. Acquisition of this middle parcel would bring total contiguous acreage to 16.67 acres, representing one of the larger contiguous infill assemblages available in the Bay Area submarket.
Two direct points of access from FM 518. Raw land with no existing structures. Portions of the site lie within FEMA Zone AE; floodplain mitigation analysis has been completed and is available for review.
DUE DILIGENCE — SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE
A prior qualified buyer invested significant time and capital completing third-party due diligence on this site. That work transfers directly to the next buyer, including:
— Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
— Geotechnical Engineering Report
— Floodplain Due Diligence Memorandum
— City of Kemah Variance Approvals on file
This level of pre-completed, institutional-quality due diligence is uncommon for raw land in this submarket. For the right buyer, it meaningfully compresses inspection timelines, reduces upfront costs, and de-risks the acquisition from day one.
USE PROFILE
The site's no-zoning ETJ status, direct FM 518 frontage, and dual highway access make it well-suited for a wide range of uses — from near-term operational plays to longer-horizon development:
— Industrial Outside Storage (IOS)
— Outdoor, covered, or climate-controlled storage (boat, RV, recreational)
— Truck parking and fleet staging
— Contractor yards and equipment laydown
— Flex warehouse and light industrial
— Commercial pad sites, retail, multifamily, or mixed-use development
LOCATION & ACCESS
Kemah sits at the crossroads of industrial logistics and lifestyle demand — a combination rarely found in a single infill site. This property captures both:
— Less than 2 minutes to Hwy 146 following its completed $220M expansion (6 to 12 lanes; new 12,600 LF bypass bridge, completed early 2024)
— Less than 10 miles to Hwy 225; approximately 12 miles to Beltway 8 / Hwy 225 junction
— Close proximity to Port Houston Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals
— Adjacent to the Kemah Boardwalk (4M+ annual visitors)
— Minutes from NASA/Space Center Houston, South Shore Harbour, and one of the Gulf Coast's strongest retail corridors
— Walmart FM 518 (4.8M annual visitors), Target Clear Lake (4.4M visitors), HEB, Kroger, Baybrook Mall, Methodist, HCA Healthcare, Home Depot, Topgolf, and Hilton all within close proximity
— Midpoint location: 30 minutes from Downtown Houston, 30 minutes from Galveston
DEMOGRAPHICS (5-Mile Radius)
— Average Household Income: $136,000
— Median Household Income: $103,000
— Median Home Price: $351,000
— Projected Population: 102,000 by 2029 | 8.9% growth rate
UTILITIES
Water and sewer service are provided through Galveston County Water Control & Improvement District No. 12 (GCWCID #12). The district is actively pursuing capacity infrastructure expansion to serve the area's continued growth. Buyers should independently confirm utility availability, capacity, and timing with a qualified consultant prior to closing.
DEAL STRUCTURE
Ownership is motivated and has demonstrated a genuine willingness to work creatively to get a deal done. Parcels may be purchased separately or combined. Seller is open to:
— All-cash or conventionally financed purchase
— Seller financing (terms subject to negotiation)
— Joint venture structures
— All reasonable offers considered
ZONING & JURISDICTION
No zoning. Galveston County ETJ. No city land use restrictions apply. Low tax rate jurisdiction — City of Kemah rate: $0.01695.
All information furnished regarding this property is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price or other conditions, prior sale or lease, or withdrawal without notice. Buyers are responsible for independently verifying all information including but not limited to utility availability, flood zone status, acreage, and site conditions.flood zone status, acreage, and site conditions.