$3,313

closing credit¹

2108 56th St Galveston, TX 77551

$279,000
1 bed
1 full
1,378 sqft
$202 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 2108 56th St

Successful revenue generating duplex less than 5 min. from beach/Seawall, conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. An established short-term and long-term rental opportunity is complete with two unique, loaded 1 BR/1 BA apartments. Each unit of this comfortable and quiet property has a full-sized kitchen, living room, laundry room and its own porch. The units share a quiet little yard that comes complete with a wooden porch swing. The adorable Upper Carriage House features gleaming wood floors and French doors leading to a large bedroom. The unit known on Airbnb & VRBO as Cozy Cottage is a cool respite from a day of fun on the island. Individually metered for electricity, either unit can be leased as long-term rentals. This investment opportunity is an active, fully furnished turnkey operation. Another option is as a great starter for a family, live in one, rent other. See docs for exclusions. Review in docs

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
HeatingCentral, Electric, Other
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
Size1,378 sqft
Year built1955
MLS #81626748

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 81626748
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker TGRE
  • Office Phone: (713) 857-2309
  • Office Email: tom@tomsgalvestonrealestate.com
  • Listing Agent: Thomas Hadley

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$279,000

2108 56th St

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$207,050$3,249
2023$185,960$2,080
2022$171,770$3,463
2021$87,650$1,981
2020$87,600$1,998
2019$83,390$2,080
2018$84,370$2,111
2017$85,310$1,781

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Burnet STREAM Magnet School

Public District PK-4

0.3 mi

5501 Avenue S

6

Parker Elementary School of International Studies

Public District PK-4

0.9 mi

6802 Jones Dr

6

Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet

Public Magnet PK-4

1.5 mi

1410 37th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,315. The majority of Galveston, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

45%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
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This home is located at 2108 56th St in Galveston, TX and zip code 77551 in the Bayou Shores neighborhood. This 1,378 square foot home was built in 1955. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $279,000.

While more than 1 listings in Galveston, TX in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 57 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Galveston, TX increased by 12.1% between November and December 2024. In December 2024 median list price was $437,909 and the average listing age was 82 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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