Own a piece of Alvin history! Built in 1890 and documented as Alvin’s first rooming house, this 2,024 sq ft property sits on an oversized corner lot and is packed with character. Original hardwood and pine floors, 10' ceilings, a striking dark walnut staircase and the inviting porches showcase its historic charm. The downstairs was most recently renovated for business use with widened doors, creating a flexible layout where bedrooms can easily serve as private offices, workspaces or separate living areas. Thoughtful updates over the years include the kitchen and baths, windows, plumbing, electrical and roof improvements. Once home to beloved Alvin educator Golda Finger Hood, its history is even preserved in miniature at the Alvin Museum. Residence, workspace or a creative combination of both, this 135+ year-old Alvin original is ready for its next chapter!
For sale
Price cut: $36K (8/31)
$299,000
503 W Blum St, Alvin, TX 77511
4beds
2,024sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.29 Acres Lot
$292,700 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inviting porchesOversized corner lotStriking dark walnut staircaseWidened doors
- 15 days
- 534
- 50
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Mikulenka TREC #0670857 832-541-4727,
The Sears Group
Source: HAR,MLS#: 4018963
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13x15
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13x15
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 11x19
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11x17
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19x15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Utility room
- Level: First
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 18x5
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Other, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Crown Molding, High Ceilings, 2 Bedrooms Down, 2 Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,024
- Total interior livable area: 2,024 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 12350202000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Details
- Builder name: Booth & Bigler
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Alvin 1 Alvin
Location
- Region: Alvin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,871
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Window Units
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$292,700
$278,000 - $307,000
$2,205/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $299,000-10.7%$148/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000-1.3%$166/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Listing removed | $339,400$168/sqft |
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| 4/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $339,400+4.4%$168/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/1/2023 | Price change | $325,000-31.6%$161/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Price change | $475,000-4.8%$235/sqft |
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| 5/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,000+212.1%$247/sqft |
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| 5/15/2018 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/30/2018 | Pending sale | $159,900$79/sqft |
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| 4/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $159,900$79/sqft |
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| 3/13/2018 | Pending sale | $159,900$79/sqft |
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| 2/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $159,900$79/sqft |
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| 11/18/2017 | Pending sale | $159,900$79/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $159,900+10.4%$79/sqft |
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| 8/4/2014 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/13/2014 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$72/sqft |
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| 1/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $149,900$74/sqft |
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| 2/2/2013 | Listing removed | $149,900$74/sqft |
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| 7/26/2012 | Listed for sale | $149,900$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,871 -0.7% | $240,000 -3.6% |
| 2024 | $5,915 -5.6% | $248,960 -1% |
| 2023 | $6,268 +22.2% | $251,490 +34.5% |
| 2022 | $5,130 +18.1% | $187,010 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $4,343 | $150,500 +25.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $120,000 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $3,366 +39.6% | $115,000 -21.5% |
| 2018 | $2,410 | $146,490 -2.5% |
| 2017 | $2,410 +15.3% | $150,270 +5.8% |
| 2016 | $2,090 | $141,980 +15.6% |
| 2015 | $2,090 | $122,770 +55.9% |
| 2014 | $2,090 | $78,730 +2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,110 -7.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $83,450 |
| 2010 | -- | $83,450 -5.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $88,570 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $87,420 -18% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,650 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $103,390 +2.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $101,060 +59.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,510 +8.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $58,500 +6.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $55,140 |
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Neighborhood: 77511
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alvin Elementary School
- Middle: Fairview Junior High School
- High: Alvin High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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