$10,000

closing credit¹

511 17th St Galveston, TX 77550

$1,600,000
7 beds
7 full, 1 partial
6,964 sqft
0.3 acres
$230 / sqft
House

Property details

About 511 17th St

Welcome to The Mansion on 17th! Built in 1899 as the stunning Isaac Heffron Estate, this property is now an active, luxury BnB in the heart of the East End Historic District featuring seven individual suites, all with attached baths. The home remains well preserved with exquisite woodwork, stunning staircase, marble and tile fireplaces, original flooring, and sprawling porches. With a new roof and exterior paint in 2023, the property encompasses nearly 3 full lots and has an oversized garage with approved plans to build additional living space above. This property is being sold as an operating business, fully furnished, including two vintage styled golf carts, and current ownership is prepared to assist the new owner during a transition period if desired.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size6,964 sqft
Lot size0.2948 Acres
Year built1899
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #39900831
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 39900831
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Save 1900 Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (281) 724-1264
  • Office Email: jamie@beourpriority1.com
  • Listing Agent: Michael Cordray

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511 17th St

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,527,060$24,563
2023$1,405,500$17,066
2022$1,445,910$25,301
2021$1,254,970$26,682
2020$1,179,600$20,369
2019$849,930$17,066
2018$692,050$17,565
2017$709,840$17,354

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Rosenburg Elementary School

Public District PK-2

0.5 mi

721 10th St

6

Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet

Public Magnet PK-4

1.5 mi

1410 37th St

4

Burnet STREAM Magnet School

Public District PK-4

3.0 mi

5501 Avenue S

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 $43,603. Residents of Galveston, TX typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • DodgeDodge
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 511 17th St

This home is located at 511 17th St in Galveston, TX and zip code 77550 in the The East End neighborhood. This 6,964 square foot home, which was built in 1899, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,600,000.

Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Galveston, TX. In the same period over 37 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Galveston, TX increased by 17.1% between December and January 2025. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 67 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $438,344.

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

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