Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Al West Sub
Active MLS #34146367 · 195 days on market

5721 Sylvia Drive

Galveston, TX 77551
Subdivision  ·  Al West Sub
List Price
$229,000
$315/SF · 59.4% above neighborhood median
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
728
Built
1985
Lot
0.10 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.89%

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

EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE ISLAND LIFESTYLE! This impeccably remodeled Midtown retreat offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern convenience. Featuring a classic covered front porch and a bright, open-concept floor plan, this 2-bedroom home is designed for seamless island living. The kitchen is a showstopper with sleek granite countertops and stainless appliances, ready for immediate enjoyment. The versatility of this property is unmatched—perfect as a high-performing Airbnb or an affordable primary residence just minutes from the Seawall, grocery stores, and Galveston’s best dining. Beyond the interior lies a sprawling backyard oasis and a secure gated driveway leading to a detached one-car garage. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a permanent vacation, this turn-key home is the island opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Subdivision
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Detached
  • Garage

Community

  • Style: Craftsman

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Craftsman
Year Built 1985
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 728 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 728 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms (total) 1
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 4

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage No
Parking Features Detached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.0950
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Midtown - Galveston
Subdivision Al West Sub
Postal Code 77551

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $4,338
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.89%
Parcel # 1060-0000-0006-000
Legal Description ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 6 AL WEST SUB CORRECTED
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 4 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 4

Living Room 15'x13'
Kitchen 12'x10'
Primary Bedroom 12'x12'
Bedroom 10'x10'

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
$1,737
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,375 Property tax$362 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,737

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
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
daycare
Chance 2 Grow Childcare · 0.1mi
Odyssey Academy - Galveston · 0.3mi
Smile & Learn Klubhouse LLC · 0.3mi
grocery
S Avenue Food Store · 0.1mi
· 0.3mi
Circle K · 0.3mi
place_of_worship
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church · 0.2mi
Apostolic Church · 0.3mi
Tabernacle Church · 0.3mi
restaurant
Mario's Ristorante · 0.2mi
Yamato Japanese Restaurant · 0.2mi
Subway · 0.3mi
park
Odyssey Academy Playground · 0.2mi
Burnett Elementary Playground · 0.3mi
· 0.3mi
veterinary
Galveston Veterinary Clinic · 0.3mi
AnimalCrackers Chiropractic · 0.8mi
ShotVet @ PetSmart · 1.0mi

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
Satellite
HughesNet
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Starlink
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Viasat Inc
Speeds per provider

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 $197/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
Al West Sub
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Al West Sub City · ZIPGalveston · 77551 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision24 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1985s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167725400 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$59,243
ACS 2023
Median home value
$246,900
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
50%
1,994 housing units
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Median age
39.1
Population 3,918
Work from home
8%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
15%
of commuters
Below poverty
24.6%
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
5721 Sylvia Drive, Galveston, TX 77551
Galveston County · 29.28°N, 94.83°W
daycare
Chance 2 Grow Childcare
0.1 mi · 4 within 2 mi
grocery
S Avenue Food Store
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
0.2 mi · 4 within 2 mi
restaurant
Mario's Ristorante
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Mar 13, 2026 Listed $229,000 Clarissa Woodward
Dec 31, 1984 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Clarissa Woodward · 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 Jun 23, 2026.
MLS# 34146367 · LIST DATE: Mar 13, 2026 · PARCEL: 1060-0000-0006-000
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