Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/31/2025
Listed
$265,000
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Property Description
A true island charmer, this brick cottage delivers coastal living just 5 min from the beach & close to the Seawall, Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn. Warm hardwood floors, solid wood walls/ceilings, graceful archways throughout & a large open living area w/ a bay window create a bright, welcoming feel enhanced by 21 windows. Enjoy a formal dining room w/ chandelier plus a classic kitchen connected to a cozy breakfast nook w/ built-in storage. Big bedrooms offer comfort after long beach days, while a fully fenced backyard-featuring a new 8-ft cedar fence-adds privacy for grilling, relaxing or storing beach gear. A detached garage w/ carport provides flexibility for bikes, boards & tools, paired w/ peace of mind from roof shingles replaced just 2 years ago. Set on a quiet street in Palm Gardens, this home offers strong rental potential thanks to its prime location, making it an ideal weekend getaway, full-time residence or smart investment opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4901 Wharton Dr
General
- Price: $265,000
- Taxes: $5,576 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 21626273
- Updated: 12/31/2025
- Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Window Treatments, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
- Appliances: Gas Oven
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Detached Carport, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: 33
- County: Galveston
- Subdivision: Palm Gardens
- Driving Directions: From Downtown Houston, take I-45 S toward Galveston. Continue onto Broadway/Avenue J, then turn right on 49th St. Turn right on Austin Dr, left on Milam Ave & left on Wharton Dr. Home will be on the right.
School Information
- Elem School District: 22 - Galveston
- Midd School District: 22 - Galveston
- High School District: 22 - Galveston
- Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- Middle School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,424
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,424 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1960
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1263
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,576
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: ABST 628 PAGE 98 LOT 80 PALM GARDENS
- Exclusions: DRYER
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 5580-0000-0080-000
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Schools
Schools serving 4901 Wharton Dr
School District:Galveston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Burnet Elementary School, Galveston, TX 5501 Ave S, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 0.9 mi |
Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 0.9 mi |
Parker El 6802 Jones Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 | PK-4 | 1.5 mi |
AIM College & Career Prep 5200 Ave N 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 6-12 | 0.2 mi |
Ball High School 4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Weis Middle School 7100 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 | 5-8 | 1.8 mi |
Austin Middle School, Galveston, TX 1514 Avenue North 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 5-8 | 2.4 mi |
Oppe Elementary School 2915 81st Street, Galveston, TX 77554 | PK-4 | 2.7 mi |
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading 721 10th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-2 | 2.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4901 Wharton Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 4901 Wharton Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,859
1%
$322,196
10%
2023
$1,833
195%
$292,905
-21%
2018
$621
-78%
$369,090
52%
2022
$2,801
-2%
$242,070
2%
2021
$2,867
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$236,870
18%
2020
$2,877
-28%
$200,340
20%
2019
$4,003
7%
$167,038
10%
2018
$3,745
10%
$151,853
10%
2017
$3,416
11%
$138,048
10%
2016
$3,068
9%
$125,498
10%
2015
$2,824
—
$114,089
10%
2015
$2,824
18%
$103,717
10%
2013
$2,397
—
$94,288
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4901 Wharton Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 (MLS# 21626273) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 4901 Wharton Drive is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on December 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 4901 Wharton Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in East End? You can browse all East End real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.