Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Emily Root Add
Active MLS #56894323 · 40 days on market

1517 Bayou Shore Drive

Galveston, TX 77551
Subdivision  ·  Emily Root Add
List Price
$1.93M
$701/SF · 208.6% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,746
Built
2024
Lot
0.40 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
0.71%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
Middle GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
High BALL H S CCMR 75% · Grad 96% C
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Brand-new construction—never lived in—offering stunning bayfront living with panoramic bay views and direct boat access. This beautifully designed home features an open-concept living area filled with natural light, a breakfast bar, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy a large covered deck on the waterside, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, plus two additional decks on the street side—one off the living area and another off the upstairs primary bedroom. The first level includes a spacious bunk room, while the second level features the private primary suite. The primary bath offers dual sinks, a separate shower, and a luxurious soaking tub. A private boathouse provides convenient access to the bay by boat, making this the perfect coastal retreat for boating and waterfront living.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built In Bunk Beds
  • Balcony
  • Bedroom On Main Level
  • Dry Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Quartz Counters
  • Self Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Self Closing Drawers
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Paved Driveway
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cleared
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • None
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Driveway

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Bay
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2024
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction Yes
Property Condition New Construction
Builder Name David Ewald

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 2,746 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,746 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 10
Fireplaces 0

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Built In Bunk Beds, Balcony, Bedroom On Main Level, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath On Main Level, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pots And Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upper Level Primary, Walk In Closets, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Storm Windows
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Sprinkler Irrigation, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing None
Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Boat Dock Slip, Bulkhead, Bayfront, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Bay, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.4030
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Subdivision, Views, Waterfront
Direction Faces Northeast

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Midtown - Galveston
Subdivision Emily Root Add
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77551

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Doors, Hvac, Thermostat, Windows

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $13,681
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 0.71%
Parcel # 3208-2001-0002-000
Legal Description EMILY ROOT ADDN NO 2 RPLT TR 1 & 2 (2023) ABST 121, LOT 2R,
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 10 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Living Room 22'2"x15'10"
Kitchen 12'10"x10'10"
Dining Room 18'2"x9'
Bedroom 11'4"x16'
Bathroom 7'11"x5'2"

Second level · 5

Primary Bedroom 14'10"x15'8"
Primary Bathroom 9'8"x15'8"
Bedroom 12'7"x15'7"
Bedroom 11'4"x14'4"
Bathroom 5'2"x9'6"

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$12,699
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$11,559 Property tax$1,140 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $12,699

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
1.7190%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.55%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
No HOA on recordIf this is an HOA property, details are not yet loaded. Full cert available on request.

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
A
FEMA Zone
Zone AE · Special Flood Hazard Area
1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance typically required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 11.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48167C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
6 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 0 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $227/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Emily Root Add
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Emily Root Add City · ZIPGalveston · 77551 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision2 Active now3 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
2020s 3

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Galveston Fire Department Station 5
Distance
0.3 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167725300 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$62,829
ACS 2023
Median home value
$256,800
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
64%
1,102 housing units
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Median age
35.1
Population 2,120
Work from home
3%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
5%
of commuters
Below poverty
12.5%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
1517 Bayou Shore Drive, Galveston, TX 77551
Galveston County · 29.28°N, 94.83°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 14, 2026 Listed $1.93M Marylouise Caravella
Dec 31, 2023 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Marylouise Caravella · Caravella Coastal a division of The Real Estate Brokerage Co. LLC
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Sep 7, 2026.
MLS# 56894323 · LIST DATE: Aug 14, 2026 · PARCEL: 3208-2001-0002-000
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