For sale

Price increase: $9K (10/5)

$490,000

509 16th St, Galveston, TX 77550

3beds

1,736sqft

$3,574/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1895

2,321 Square Feet Lot

$469,800 Zestimate^®

$282/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Nice fenced side yardBeautiful woodwork

Located in the prestigious East Historic District. Close to both Strand District and beaches!!! This historic beauty has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Beautiful woodwork, and stained glass front door. 1-car garage which enters from the alley, and nice fenced side yard. Do not miss this one!!!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15x13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 143
Dimensions: 13x11

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15x13

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 180
Dimensions: 15x12

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13x12

Living room

Level: First
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15x13

Utility room

Level: First
Area: 30
Dimensions: 6x5

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,736
Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 2
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 2,321 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Other, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 350504360007002

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1895

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Galveston Townsite

Location

Region: Galveston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $282/sqft
Tax assessed value: $380,580
Annual tax amount: $6,484
Date on market: 10/1/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Ownership: Full Ownership
Road surface type: Asphalt, Curbs, Gutters

Estimated market value

$469,800

$446,000 - $493,000

$3,084/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/5/2026	Price change	$499,000+1.8%$287/sqft
Source: GTXMLS #20260165 Report a problem
10/1/2026	Listed for sale	$490,000+78.2%$282/sqft
Source: HAR #72607542 Report a problem
3/31/2016	Sold	--
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
2/16/2016	Pending sale	$274,900$158/sqft
Source: The House Company #55086004 Report a problem
2/6/2016	Price change	$274,900-4.9%$158/sqft
Source: The House Company #55086004 Report a problem
11/12/2015	Listed for sale	$289,000$166/sqft
Source: The House Company #55086004 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,542 -10.2%	$380,580 -9.6%
2024	$7,284 +7.5%	$420,890 +8.5%
2023	$6,776 +0.8%	$387,740 +16.3%
2022	$6,723 +12.2%	$333,490 +15%
2021	$5,992 +21%	$289,990 +32.5%
2020	$4,951 -11.2%	$218,870 -4.5%
2019	$5,576 -2.5%	$229,230 +1.4%
2018	$5,720	$226,110 -2.2%
2017	$5,720 +85.3%	$231,170 +0%
2016	$3,086 +9.5%	$231,120 +30.1%
2015	$2,817 +4.8%	$177,620 +37%
2014	$2,687	$129,650
2013	--	$129,650
2012	--	$129,650 +3.3%
2011	--	$125,550 +10%
2010	--	$114,136 +10%
2009	--	$103,760 -23.4%
2008	--	$135,390 -8.3%
2007	--	$147,710
2006	--	$147,710 +9.4%
2005	--	$134,970 +7.2%
2004	--	$125,940
2003	--	$125,940 +25.3%
2002	--	$100,540
2001	--	$100,540