#3278547, Bridget Knower, Listing office: Prime Real Estate
511 17th St Galveston, TX 77550
Property details
About 511 17th St
Welcome to the 1899 Isaac Heffron Estate, this property is in the heart of the East End Historic District featuring seven bedrooms all with en-suite 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.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $1,300,000
- Price/SqFt: $186
- Annual Tax Amount: $24,563
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cleared, Corner Lot
- Directions: From Broadway turn north on 17th Street. Home will be on corner of 17th and Postoffice Street.
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 6,964 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2948 Acres
- 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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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property 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
3
Rosenburg Elementary School
Public District PK-2
0.5 mi
•721 10th St
5
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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,603. Typical income of Galveston, TX residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 511 17th St
The listing price of 511 17th St property is $1,300,000.
The property 511 17th St is a house located in Galveston, Texas, 77550.
Active Listing: 511 17th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 511 17th St are: Rosenburg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Burnet STREAM Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Austin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ball High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), AIM College and Career Preperatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Odyssey Academy - Galveston (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $24,563 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 511 17th St has 7 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 511 17th St is 6,964 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 511 17th St is 1899.
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 $1,300,000.
In June 2025 more than 5 listings in Galveston, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 6 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 61 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Galveston, TX between May and June 2025 increased by 9.6%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 78 days, the median list price was $400,000.