For sale

$237,000

1501 Milam Dr, Galveston, TX 77551

3beds

1,434sqft

$1,744/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

4,948 Square Feet Lot

$218,300 Zestimate^®

$165/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Dining roomSeparate denCorner lot

Classic 1960 cottage on a corner lot in Galveston's Palm Gardens. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, separate den, and dining room give real separation of space. Kitchen features a gas range and dishwasher off the dining/family room. Original gas fireplace with built-ins. Wall heater and window-unit A/C. Detached 1-car garage. Solid island cottage with good bones — ready for your updates.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Den, Family Room, Utility Room

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10x10

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10x10

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10x10

Den

Level: First
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11x9

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 80
Dimensions: 8x10

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 96
Dimensions: 12x8

Living room

Level: First
Area: 88
Dimensions: 11x8

Heating

Wall Furnace

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher

Features

All Bedrooms Down
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,434
Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 4,948 Square Feet
Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 558000000045000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1960

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Palm Gardens

Location

Region: Galveston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $165/sqft
Tax assessed value: $318,800
Annual tax amount: $3,640
Date on market: 9/1/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt, Curbs, Gutters

Estimated market value

$218,300

$183,000 - $251,000

$2,073/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/1/2026	Listed for sale	$237,000$165/sqft
Source: HAR #10586845 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$426 +6.2%	$211,765 +10%
2024	$401 +1.6%	$192,514 +10%
2023	$395 +1.7%	$175,013 +10%
2022	$388 -0.4%	$159,103 +10%
2021	$390 +0.2%	$144,639 +10%
2020	$389 -2.1%	$131,490 -7.4%
2019	$398 +7.8%	$142,000 -1.2%
2018	$369	$143,720 -1.2%
2017	$369 +4%	$145,470 +27.9%
2016	$355 +2.5%	$113,750
2015	$346 -13.7%	$113,750 +25.3%
2014	$401	$90,800 +13.7%
2013	--	$79,851 +10%
2012	--	$72,592 +10%
2011	--	$65,993 +10%
2010	--	$59,994 +10%
2009	--	$54,540 -28.6%
2008	--	$76,340
2007	--	$76,340
2006	--	$76,340 +20.2%
2005	--	$63,530
2004	--	$63,530 +8.4%
2003	--	$58,620
2002	--	$58,620
2001	--	$58,620