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.
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1
a view of a white building with a outdoor view
a front view of a house with a garden
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of a building with a swimming pool
a view of a house with a yard
a front view of a house with a yard
a lobby with furniture and floor to ceiling window
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of living room kitchen and entryway
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a chandelier
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a large mirror
a view of a porch with furniture
a view of hallway with wooden floor and stairs
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a living room with furniture and a large window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a living room with fireplace furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a living room with furniture fireplace and a window
a bed room with a bed and a lamp
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bathroom with a toilet and a view of bathroom
a view of an entryway with staircase
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed a flat screen tv and dresser
a bedroom with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower

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: 03/25/2026 05:58 PM

Property Details for 511 17th Street

StatusActive
MLS #65130908
Days on Market108
Taxes$23,659 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1899
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,841 SF
CountyGalveston County
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Save 1900 Realty, LLC, Michael Cordray, TREC #0668778
Add your commute

Building Information for 511 17th Street

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

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$6,982 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,010

Property Taxes

$1,972

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

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
Mar 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65130908

—
Mar 4, 2026

Pending

HARMLS #65130908

—
Jan 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65130908

$995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65130908

—
03/04/2026

Pending

HARMLS #65130908

—
01/07/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65130908

$995,000

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 Elementary School
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 Elementary School
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.

Similar Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

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 Elementary School and Burnet Elementary School. 511 17th Street is a 7-bed, 8-bath, 6,964 sqft single family home built in 1899.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Save 1900 Realty, LLC, Michael Cordray, TREC #0668778

Copyright © 2026, Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.