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#57038924, Thomas Schwenk, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker TGRE
$289,000 List price
4917 Austin Dr Galveston, TX 77551
$3,432
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,330 sqft
0.1 acres
$217 / sqft
House
Property details
About 4917 Austin Dr
Wonderful 1935 brick bungalow located in the Palm Gardens neighborhood of Galveston. Ideal mid-town location, several blocks from Broadway meaning easy access to the downtown area & to I45 if you are heading north to Houston, also a short drive to Seawall Blvd to enjoy all the beach has to offer. The home is mostly original with hardwood floors, original tiled bathroom, front parlor, dining room, two bedrooms and a large two car detached garage with a nice green space for a garden in the backyard. Driveway & parking pad in front of the detached garage ideal for multiple vehicles, storing a boat or an RV. The front porch is inviting you to sit back and enjoy the neighborhood while the back yard is insisting on a BBQ/Picnic area! This is a true diamond in the rough awaiting your final touches to introduce modern features and enhance the character of this bungalow.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,330 sqft
Lot size0.1263 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingAdditional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Garage
MLS #53486130
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Additional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Garage
- Exterior: Fence, Porch, Storm/Security Shutters
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $289,000
- Price/SqFt: $217
- Annual Tax Amount: $586
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision, Side Yard(s)
- Directions: From Broadway heading east, turn right onto 50th Street, turn left on Austin and house is on your right at 4917 Austin Dr.
- Year Built: 1935
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,330 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1263 Acres
- MLS Number: 53486130
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Sand N Sea Properties, LLC
- Office Phone: (409) 797-5500
- Office Email: claire@sandnsea.com
- Listing Agent: Peter Van Borssum
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $340,640 | $586 |
| 2023 | $331,520 | $910 |
| 2022 | $221,730 | $879 |
| 2021 | $217,610 | $881 |
| 2020 | $160,470 | $4,158 |
| 2019 | $173,520 | $4,132 |
| 2018 | $167,573 | $3,769 |
| 2017 | $152,339 | $3,385 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Burnet STREAM Magnet School
Public District PK-4
0.9 mi
•5501 Avenue S
5
Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet
Public Magnet PK-4
0.9 mi
•1410 37th St
6
Parker Elementary School of International Studies
Public District PK-4
1.6 mi
•6802 Jones Dr
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 $53,309. Most Galveston, TX residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
48%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Pro Boxing
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Family Dollar
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
White Castle
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 4917 Austin Dr
The listing price of 4917 Austin Dr property is $289,000.
The property 4917 Austin Dr is a house located in Galveston, Texas, 77551.
Active Listing: 4917 Austin Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 4917 Austin Dr are: Burnet STREAM Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Parker Elementary School of International Studies (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Collegiate Academy at Weis (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), AIM College and Career Preperatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ball High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Odyssey Academy - Galveston (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $586 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 4917 Austin Dr has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 4917 Austin Dr is 1,330 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4917 Austin Dr is 1935.
This home is located at 4917 Austin Dr in Galveston, TX and zip code 77551 in the Palm Gardens neighborhood. This 1,330 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $289,000.
While more than 1 listings in Galveston, TX in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 70 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Galveston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 25.8%. In April 2025 median list price was $423,306 and the average listing age was 90 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.