Charming Midtown Craftsman cottage at 5518 Avenue Q offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office or nursery. This character-filled home features classic architectural details and a functional layout with plenty of natural light. With the right vision, it presents an excellent opportunity to restore and customize into something truly special. Conveniently located near the beach, downtown Galveston, and local dining and attractions.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (6/18)
$225,000
5518 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77551
2beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
4,504 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming midtown craftsman cottageCharacter-filled homeClassic architectural details
- 128 days |
- 223 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anthony Jensen TREC #0593618 409-771-8157,
ZAPP Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 78927914
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,232
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,504 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 296501220019000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Denver Resurvey
Location
- Region: Galveston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,710
- Annual tax amount: $3,047
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,046/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $225,000-10%$183/sqft |
Source:  HAR #78927914 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$203/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $338 +6.5% | $177,231 +10% |
| 2024 | $318 +1.9% | $161,119 +10% |
| 2023 | $312 +1.9% | $146,472 +10% |
| 2022 | $306 -0.3% | $133,156 +10% |
| 2021 | $307 +0.3% | $121,051 +10% |
| 2020 | $306 +7.6% | $110,046 +2% |
| 2019 | $284 +7.9% | $107,930 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $263 | $109,180 -1% |
| 2017 | $263 +4% | $110,320 +16.6% |
| 2016 | $253 +2.5% | $94,610 +22.1% |
| 2015 | $247 -12% | $77,490 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $281 | $71,890 +27.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $56,471 +10% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,337 +10% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,670 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,427 +10% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,570 -44.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $69,430 +8.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,060 |
| 2006 | -- | $64,060 +17.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,600 +14% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,890 |
| 2003 | -- | $47,890 +20.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $39,830 |
| 2001 | -- | $39,830 |
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Neighborhood: 77551
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Burnet Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10AIM College & Career PrepGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Parker Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gisd Open Enroll
- Middle: Gisd Open Enroll
- High: Ball 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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