Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Gulf Palms
Active MLS #94285425 · 511 days on market

17514 Bristow Drive

Galveston, TX 77554
Subdivision  ·  Gulf Palms
List Price
$597,500
$504/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,185
Built
2021
Lot
0.07 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.80%

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

Contemporary Oceanview Retreat. Fully Furnished & Airbnb Ready. Experience the perfect blend of modern sophistication & coastal charm in this newer construction home, built in 2021—one of the few of its kind available on the market. Designed for effortless living & entertaining, this pristine property offers immaculate plank flooring throughout for easy maintenance & a crafted open-concept layout. Sleek, modern aesthetic with premium finishes. Stainless steel appliances, kitchen island with breakfast bar seating. Includes over $22K in stylish furniture. Stunning ocean views with beach access right across the street. Ideal as a Personal Retreat, Vacation Home, or Income-Generating Airbnb (Currently usage as an Airbnb). Large Decks with Breathtaking Views, Covered Seating Area with Fire Pit. Secured, attached Garage Storage, plus an easy-access paved parking area This exceptional Coastal Getaway is Designed for relaxation, Entertainment, and effortless Investment Potential.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Balcony
  • Double Vanity
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Cool: Central Air

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Views
  • None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached Carport
  • Attached
  • Boat
  • Garage

Community

  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 2021
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,185 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,185 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 4

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Kitchen Dining Combo
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Patio
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
Fencing None
Pool Private No
Waterfront Features Beach Front
View Yes
View Type Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Spaces 3
Parking Features Attached Carport, Attached, Boat, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.0735
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Views

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor West End
Subdivision Gulf Palms
Postal Code 77554

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer, Septic Tank

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $10,773
Tax Year 2024
Tax Rate (est.) 1.80%
Parcel # 3745-0000-0021-001
Legal Description ABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR E 1/2 OF LOT 21 (21-1) GULF PALMS
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 4 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 4

Primary Bedroom 13x12
Bedroom 11x10
Bedroom 11x10
Family Room 24x23

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$4,486
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,588 Property tax$898 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,486

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
1.6952%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.53%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
bank
ATM · 0.0mi
Texas Bay Credit Union · 0.3mi
Chase Bank · 1.9mi
grocery
Seven Seas Market · 0.1mi
Time Saver Gas & Grocery · 0.8mi
Valero · 0.7mi
park
· 0.3mi
Jamaica Beach Park · 0.8mi
Gulf Palms Park · 0.4mi
place_of_worship
Islamic Society of Greater Houston · 0.4mi
Mary, Star of the Sea Church · 0.8mi
Genoa Methodist Church · 0.5mi
post_office
FedEx Ship Center · 0.4mi
United States Postal Service · 0.8mi
The UPS Store · 1.1mi
gas_station
Shell · 0.5mi
Chevron · 0.6mi
Valero · 0.8mi

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Environmental Risk

§ 08
V
FEMA Zone
Zone VE · Coastal High Hazard
Coastal wave-action hazard zone. Flood insurance required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 16.0 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
1 comparable sale nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Gulf Palms Sec 02
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Gulf Palms Sec 02 City · ZIPHouston · 77034 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision356 Active now11 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1960s 1 2010s 1 2020s 2 2025s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Jamaica Beach Volunteer Fire Department
· Jamaica Beach
Distance
0.8 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167726102 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$82,955
ACS 2023
Median home value
$511,700
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
27%
2,829 housing units
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Median age
63.1
Population 1,431
Work from home
4%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
14%
of commuters
Below poverty
3.0%
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
17514 Bristow Drive, Galveston, TX 77554
Galveston County · 29.18°N, 94.98°W
bank
ATM
0.0 mi · 3 within 2 mi
grocery
Seven Seas Market
0.1 mi · 3 within 2 mi
park
0.3 mi · 3 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Islamic Society of Greater Houston
0.4 mi · 4 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Apr 30, 2025 Listed $597,500 Bill Smith
Dec 31, 2020 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Bill Smith · eXp Realty 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 Aug 31, 2026.
MLS# 94285425 · LIST DATE: Apr 30, 2025 · PARCEL: 3745-0000-0021-001
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