Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Gulf Palms
Active MLS #66125194 · 202 days on market

17515 Bristow Drive

Galveston, TX 77554
Subdivision  ·  Gulf Palms
List Price
$650,000
$797/SF
Beds
1
Baths
1
Sq Ft
816
Built
2012
Lot
0.07 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.17%

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

Welcome to 17515 Bristow Drive, a custom designed and built beachfront retreat. Located on the second row, this home includes the beachfront property in front. And the sale also includes all of the contents. This home was designed so that, with interior doors open, views of the water can be enjoyed from all rooms. The spacious living area along with the very spacious kitchen provide a perfect venue for entertaining, and, with the Shoji screens open, the bedroom could provide extra space for entertaining. The bathroom, with all its storage options, is expansive, providing a true retreat for the owners. Enjoy your quiet time on the covered porch enjoying the Gulf view or enjoy the shade of the covered ground floor with its outdoor shower. Light. Bright. Beautiful. You can't beat this one.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Double Vanity
  • High Ceilings
  • Self Closing Drawers
  • Tub Shower
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Plank
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Patio
  • Storm Security Shutters
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Driveway

Community

  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 2012
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 816 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 816 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 1
Bedrooms Possible 1
Bathrooms (total) 1
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 5
Fireplaces 0

Interior

Interior Features Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Self Closing Drawers, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Living Dining Room
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Covered Patio, Patio, Storm Security Shutters
Patio / Porch Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Beach Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Parking Features Driveway

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.0689
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views, Waterfront
Additional Parcels Yes
Additional Parcel Info 3745-0000-0046-001

Location

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

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Fee $25
HOA Fee Frequency Annually

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $7,596
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.17%
Parcel # 3745-0000-0031-001
Legal Description ABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR E 1/2 OF LOT 31 (31-1) GULF PALMS
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 5 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Living Room 13x12
Dining Room 12x10
Kitchen 19x10
Bedroom 13x9
Primary Bathroom 13x10

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
$4,536
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,903 Property tax$633 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,536
Yearly HOA fee $25

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
$25
ANNUALLY
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 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Top fiber: AT&T
Fiber / DSL
AT&T
Speeds per provider
Cable
Xfinity
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Speeds per provider
Satellite
HughesNet
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Starlink
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Viasat Inc
Speeds per provider

Environmental Risk

§ 08
V
FEMA Zone
Zone VE · Coastal High Hazard
Coastal wave-action hazard zone. Flood insurance required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 17.0 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
17515 Bristow Drive, Galveston, TX 77554
Galveston County · 29.17°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
Mar 5, 2026 Listed $650,000 James Selig
Dec 31, 2011 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by James Selig · Keller Williams Memorial
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 9, 2026.
MLS# 66125194 · LIST DATE: Mar 5, 2026 · PARCEL: 3745-0000-0031-001
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