512 McDowell St

$225,000
Price
2
Beds
1,120 Sq. Ft.
$201 / Sq. Ft.
1,120
Sq. Ft.
$201
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Just 0.3 miles to the boat ramp and Hynes Bay, this charming coastal home offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, it's ideal for weekend getaways or full time living! Remodeled in 2023 and spray foam insulation in attic and underneath, reverse osmosis under kitchen sink that can be used, HVAC heater (2024). Enjoy relaxing on the shady front porch with a sneak peek of the bay or take advantage of the high elevation (Austwell sits on a bluff...Just 0.3 miles to the boat ramp and Hynes Bay, this charming coastal home offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, it's ideal for weekend getaways or full time living! Remodeled in 2023 and spray foam insulation in attic and underneath, reverse osmosis under kitchen sink that can be used, HVAC heater (2024). Enjoy relaxing on the shady front porch with a sneak peek of the bay or take advantage of the high elevation (Austwell sits on a bluff and 21 feet above Sea Level) - no high risk flood zone! 18x31 detached garage (2021) with concrete floor (2024) and driveway gives plenty of space for a boat, golf cart or storage. Whether you're a boater, fisherman, or just looking for your slice of the coast, this property is move-in ready and waiting for you!
  1. Listed by Julie Thomas • TREC #0660496 • Hookset Realty LLC • 361-777-5583

Property Details for 512 McDowell Street

Subdivision Name
Austwell
Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront
No
View
None
State Or Province
TX
LISTING UPDATED: 12/13/2025 11:27 AM

Property Details for 512 McDowell Street

StatusActive
MLS #590169
Days on Market135
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,000 SF
CountyRefugio County

Location

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Building Information for 512 McDowell Street

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,286 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,112

Property Taxes

$174

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 512 McDowell Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: BoatFacilities, Dock
  • Directions: From Hwy 35 exit on Texas 239 South toward Austwell. Stay on 239 into town and road turns into Gisler St. Stay straight to McDowell St. Turn left. Second house on left. Buyer's agents required to accompany clients.
  • Elementary School District: Austwell-Tivoli ISD
  • Lake Name: None
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Austwell-Tivoli ISD
  • High School District: Austwell-Tivoli ISD
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Caliche
  • Major Change Type: PriceChange
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: QuarterToHalfAcreLot
  • Parcel Number: 424603
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Materials: HardiplankType
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Spa: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Electric, OneUnit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric On Property: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: ElectricityAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: PillarPostPier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: No
  • Water Body Name: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, Disposal, SomeElectricAppliances
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Features: CeilingFans, LivingDiningRoom, ShowerOnly, SeparateShower, KitchenDiningCombo
  • Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom, LaundryTub, Sink
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 1
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bedroom

Property History for 512 McDowell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2025

Price Change

CTXMLS #590169

$225,000
Oct 18, 2025

Price Change

CTXMLS #590169

$234,900
Sep 8, 2025

Price Change

CTXMLS #590169

$239,900
Aug 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CTXMLS #590169

$250,000
Mar 8, 2024

Sold

SABOR #1707845

Feb 25, 2024

Pending

SABOR #1707845

Feb 20, 2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$155,000
Feb 15, 2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$165,000
Jan 31, 2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$170,000
Jan 9, 2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$175,000
Dec 13, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$180,000
Nov 25, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$184,999
Oct 24, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$189,999
Sep 27, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$199,999
Sep 22, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$219,999
Sep 5, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$229,999
Aug 30, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$234,999
Aug 21, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$239,999
Aug 9, 2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$249,000
Jul 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

SABOR #1707845

$269,000
Dec 11, 2020

Sold

CTXMLS #413538

Oct 29, 2020

Pending

CTXMLS #413538

Oct 2, 2020

Price Change

CTXMLS #413538

$114,900
Sep 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

CTXMLS #413538

Sep 15, 2020

Pending

CTXMLS #413538

Jul 28, 2020

Price Change

CTXMLS #413538

$122,500
Jun 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

CTXMLS #413538

$127,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2025

Price Change

CTXMLS #590169

$225,000
10/18/2025

Price Change

CTXMLS #590169

$234,900
09/08/2025

Price Change

CTXMLS #590169

$239,900
08/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CTXMLS #590169

$250,000
03/08/2024

Sold

SABOR #1707845

02/25/2024

Pending

SABOR #1707845

02/20/2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$155,000
02/15/2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$165,000
01/31/2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$170,000
01/09/2024

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$175,000
12/13/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$180,000
11/25/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$184,999
10/24/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$189,999
09/27/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$199,999
09/22/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$219,999
09/05/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$229,999
08/30/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$234,999
08/21/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$239,999
08/09/2023

Price Change

SABOR #1707845

$249,000
07/31/2023

Listed (Active)

SABOR #1707845

$269,000
12/11/2020

Sold

CTXMLS #413538

10/29/2020

Pending

CTXMLS #413538

10/02/2020

Price Change

CTXMLS #413538

$114,900
09/17/2020

Listed (Active)

CTXMLS #413538

09/15/2020

Pending

CTXMLS #413538

07/28/2020

Price Change

CTXMLS #413538

$122,500
06/23/2020

Listed (Active)

CTXMLS #413538

$127,500

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

Public Records for 512 McDowell Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,500Additions$88,060Total$119,560
Tax Record2022$2,093 ($174 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945CountyREFUGIOAPN424603

Schools near 512 McDowell Street

This home is within Austwell-Tivoli Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Austwell-Tivoli Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Austwell-Tivoli High School
Public7 to 12

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512 McDowell Street is a single family home for sale in Austwell, TX 77950. This property was listed for sale on August 19, 2025 by Hookset Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $225,000. It has been on the market for a total of 135 days and was last sold on March 8, 2024. This listing's school district is Austwell-Tivoli Independent School District. Nearby schools include Austwell-Tivoli Elementary School and Austwell-Tivoli High School. 512 McDowell Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,120 sqft single family home built in 1945.

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