511 17th St

Galveston, TX 77550

$995,000
Price
7
Beds
6,964 Sq. Ft.
$143 / Sq. Ft.
6,964
Sq. Ft.
$143
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to the 1899 Isaac Heffron Estate, a landmark in Galveston’s East End Historic District and a proven income-producing opportunity. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, the home offers seven spacious guest suites, each with its own en-suite bath—an exceptionally valuable rental configuration. Beautifully preserved, the estate features original woodwork, a grand central staircase, marble and tile fireplaces, original flooring, and expansive wraparound porches. Major exterior...Welcome to the 1899 Isaac Heffron Estate, a landmark in Galveston’s East End Historic District and a proven income-producing opportunity. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, the home offers seven spacious guest suites, each with its own en-suite bath—an exceptionally valuable rental configuration. Beautifully preserved, the estate features original woodwork, a grand central staircase, marble and tile fireplaces, original flooring, and expansive wraparound porches. Major exterior updates include a new roof and fresh exterior paint in 2023. Set on nearly three full lots, the property includes an oversized garage and ample space for a future pool, further enhancing future revenue opportunities. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant, turn-key income property in one of Galveston’s most desirable districts. The home may also be easily converted to a stunning single-family residence if preferred.
  1. Listed by Michael Cordray • TREC #0668778 • Brokerage DRE #9011729 • Save 1900 Realty, LLC
    P: (409)-621-6287 C: (409)-621-6287 michael@save1900.com

Property Details for 511 17th Street

Architectural Style
Victorian, Historic Antique
Subdivision Name
Galveston Townsite
LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 08:54 AM

Property Details for 511 17th Street

StatusActive
MLS #65130908
Days on Market23
Taxes$23,659 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1899
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,841 SF
CountyGalveston County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Save 1900 Realty, LLC, Michael Cordray, TREC #0668778
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Building Information for 511 17th Street

Stories-Year Built1899Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,841 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,821 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,849

Property Taxes

$1,972

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 511 17th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Broadway turn South on 17th Street. Homw with be on the left side of the street at the corner of 17th and Postoffice.
  • Map Coordinate: 775N
  • MLS Area Major: 33
  • MLS Area Minor: East End
  • Unparsed Address: 511 17th Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $23,659
  • Tax Legal Description: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOTS 6,7 & E 1/2 OF LOT 5 BLK 437 GA
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • Elementary School District: 22 - Galveston
  • High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 6964.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 12840.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 3505-0437-0006-000
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Historic, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 628
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: TwoAndOneHalf
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Stories: 3
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 511 17th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65130908

$995,000—
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

HARMLS #39900831

$995,000—
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39900831

—
Oct 23, 2025

Pending

HARMLS #39900831

—
Jul 7, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #39900831

$1,300,000—
Jul 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39900831

—
Mar 29, 2025

Pending

HARMLS #39900831

—
Jan 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39900831

$1,600,000—
Apr 11, 2023

Expired

HARMLS #37952677

$1,200,000—
Nov 18, 2022

Terminated

HARMLS #81670130

$1,200,000—
Nov 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #37952677

$1,200,000—
Oct 10, 2022

Price Change

GARMLS #20220550

$1,200,000—
May 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

GARMLS #20220550

$1,300,000—
May 23, 2022

Terminated

HARMLS #74405882

$1,400,000—
May 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #81670130

$1,300,000—
May 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

GARMLS #20220506

$1,400,000—
May 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #74405882

$1,400,000—
Jun 6, 2018

Terminated

HARMLS #24585927

$999,500—
Mar 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #24585927

$1,100,000—
Feb 28, 2018

Expired

HARMLS #74711193

$1,100,000—
Sep 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #74711193

$1,200,000—
Jul 31, 2017

Terminated

HARMLS #17685934

$1,200,000—
Apr 18, 2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #17685934

$1,200,000—
Apr 17, 2017

Terminated

HARMLS #57516875

$1,200,000—
Apr 16, 2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #57516875

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65130908

$995,000
12/31/2025

Expired

HARMLS #39900831

$995,000
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39900831

—
10/23/2025

Pending

HARMLS #39900831

—
07/07/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #39900831

$1,300,000
07/07/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39900831

—
03/29/2025

Pending

HARMLS #39900831

—
01/23/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39900831

$1,600,000
04/11/2023

Expired

HARMLS #37952677

$1,200,000
11/18/2022

Terminated

HARMLS #81670130

$1,200,000
11/18/2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #37952677

$1,200,000
10/10/2022

Price Change

GARMLS #20220550

$1,200,000
05/23/2022

Listed (Active)

GARMLS #20220550

$1,300,000
05/23/2022

Terminated

HARMLS #74405882

$1,400,000
05/23/2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #81670130

$1,300,000
05/13/2022

Listed (Active)

GARMLS #20220506

$1,400,000
05/13/2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #74405882

$1,400,000
06/06/2018

Terminated

HARMLS #24585927

$999,500
03/08/2018

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #24585927

$1,100,000
02/28/2018

Expired

HARMLS #74711193

$1,100,000
09/06/2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #74711193

$1,200,000
07/31/2017

Terminated

HARMLS #17685934

$1,200,000
04/18/2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #17685934

$1,200,000
04/17/2017

Terminated

HARMLS #57516875

$1,200,000
04/16/2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #57516875

$1,200,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 511 17th Street

Taxable ValueLand$321,130Additions$1,055,190Total$1,376,320
Tax Record2024$23,929 ($1,994 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt6,964 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,964 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1899Year Renovated2000CountyGALVESTONAPN3505-0437-0006-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 511 17th Street

This home is within Galveston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oppe Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Parker El
Public - PK to 4
Burnet Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Crenshaw Elementary And Middle School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Oppe Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Parker El
PublicPK to 4

Burnet Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Crenshaw Elementary And Middle School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 511 17th Street, Galveston, TX 77550

511 17th Street is a single family home for sale in Galveston, TX 77550. This property was listed for sale on January 7, 2026 by Save 1900 Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $995,000. This listing's school district is Galveston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Oppe Elementary School, Parker El and Burnet Elementary School. 511 17th Street is a 7-bed, 8-bath, 6,964 sqft single family home built in 1899.

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