#23199280, Elizabeth Lane, Listing Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston West End
17431 Bristow Dr Galveston, TX 77554
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About 17431 Bristow Dr
Welcome to Blue Heron, a beautiful beachfront home on Galveston Island. This home is situated on a double lot & features a private beach walk-over, fenced yard & a deck to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the gulf. Inside the home boasts an open & airy layout with soaring 22' ceilings & a wall of windows that provide abundant natural light & great views. 2 bedrooms & a bath are located on the 1st floor, and a spiral staircase leads to a large loft with a full bath. The property will come fully furnished & is currently set up to sleep 8 people, making this an ideal turn-key vacation home or short-term rental. Additional features include a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, renovated bathrooms, utility room with front loading washer & dryer, upgraded ceramic tile flooring throughout, whole-house water filtration system, LED recessed lighting, 4 Samsung smart TVs, security system with cameras, a covered carport, outdoor shower & much more.
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Loft, Living/Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Private Pool: No
- Waterfront: Beach, Waterfront
- View: Beach, Gulf, Water
- Exterior: Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $1,000,000
- Price/SqFt: $854
- HOA Amount: $25 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,998
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Views, Waterfront
- Directions: Heading south on 45 take the 61st Street exit and turn right on 61st, turn right on Seawall Blvd, proceed approximately 11 miles and turn left on 16 Mile Road, right on Bristow Dr
- Year Built: 2011
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,170 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1378 Acres
- MLS Number: 30571737
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: eXp Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (888) 519-7431
- Office Email: tx.membership@exprealty.com
- Listing Agent: Jimmy Franklin
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $233,000 | $3,998 |
2023 | $232,170 | $3,640 |
2022 | $615,510 | $12,233 |
2021 | $616,710 | $3,706 |
2020 | $222,992 | $4,768 |
2019 | $202,720 | $4,912 |
2018 | $202,720 | $4,789 |
2017 | $196,770 | $4,710 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Oppe Elementary Magnet Campus of Coastal Studies
Public District PK-4
10.1 mi
•2915 81st St
6
Parker Elementary School of International Studies
Public District PK-4
11.1 mi
•6802 Jones Dr
4
Burnet STREAM Magnet School
Public District PK-4
11.9 mi
•5501 Avenue S
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,917. The majority of Galveston, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 17431 Bristow Dr
The listing price of 17431 Bristow Dr property is $1,000,000.
The property 17431 Bristow Dr is a house located in Galveston, Texas, 77554.
Active Listing: 17431 Bristow Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 17431 Bristow Dr are: Oppe Elementary Magnet Campus of Coastal Studies (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Parker Elementary School of International Studies (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Burnet STREAM Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Collegiate Academy at Weis (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Crosby Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Odyssey Academy - Galveston (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hitchcock High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), AIM College and Career Preperatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,998 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 17431 Bristow Dr has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 17431 Bristow Dr is 1,170 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 17431 Bristow Dr is 2011.
This home is located at 17431 Bristow Dr in Galveston, TX and zip code 77554 in the Gulf Palms neighborhood. This 1,170 square foot home, which was built in 2011, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,000,000.
Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Galveston, TX. In the same period over 70 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in Galveston, TX there were 25.8% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 90 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $423,306 during the same period.