$3,551

closing credit¹

711 17th St Galveston, TX 77550

$299,000
2 beds
1 full
1,000 sqft
0.03 acres
$299 / sqft
House

Property details

About 711 17th St

Charming Cottage in the Heart of Historical District! Discover this high-raised, cottage featuring an open living-dining area, beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, and vintage details. The wide open living room invites relaxation and comfort. Enjoy the coastal breeze on the front porch. Sold fully furnished making it a perfect vacation rental or an ideal second home. Enjoy low-maintenance landscaping for easy living. Plenty of storage is available under the home, as well as a one-car garage accessed from the alley. Located just a few blocks from UTMB and the beach, this property is within walking distance to The Strand and other close restaurants. With its proximity to all Galveston attractions, this home offers both convenience and charm. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history in a prime location!

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,000 sqft
Lot size0.0344 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #23643717
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 23643717
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston West End
  • Office Phone: (409) 737-5200
  • Office Email: darlene.stewart@garygreene.com
  • Listing Agent: Davy Herrin

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$299,000

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$352,690$2,639
2023$300,000$4,452
2022$289,890$3,220
2021$251,790$3,171
2020$189,470$4,384
2019$182,960$4,452
2018$180,560$4,206
2017$170,000$3,981

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 $28,478. The majority of Galveston, TX residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of 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?

58%
<35k
19%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

56%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • NewsNews
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 711 17th St

This home is located at 711 17th St in Galveston, TX and zip code 77550 in the The East End neighborhood. This 1,000 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,000.

In December 2024 more than 1 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 57 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Galveston, TX between November and December 2024 increased by 12.1%. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 82 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $437,909.

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

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