Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/28/2026
Listed
$279,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This charming coastal cottage offers located within walking distance to the beach and thoughtful upgrades, making it truly move-in ready. The home has been extensively improved with a new roof, hurricane-rated windows,new remodeled bathroom and a new A/C condenser, providing peace of mind, energy efficiency, and Freshly paint outside. Inside new gas line that adds flexibility for efficient living. The kitchen has a new refrigerator, Parking is abundant and well-designed, with space available both in the front and rear of the property, as well as a two-car garage offering secure storage and convenience. Adding to the home's unique appeal is a separate garage dedicated to a golf cart, a rare and valuable feature that perfectly complements the coastal lifestyle.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5120 Ave S
General
- Price: $279,000
- Taxes: $4,857 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 55026340
- Updated: 3/1/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Golf Cart Garage
Location
- Area: 33
- County: Galveston
- Subdivision: Denver Resurvey
- Driving Directions: Follow I-45 south onto Galveston Island tak a right on 51st Street continue onto Broadway Ave J then turn right onto 51st street left onto Avenue S 5120 Avenue S will be on the left.
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, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,098
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,098 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1377
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Cleared
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,857
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOTS 20 & 21 BLK 166 DENVER RESURVEY
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 2965-0166-0020-000
- Section: 166
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Schools
Schools serving 5120 Ave S
School District:Galveston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Burnet Elementary School, Galveston, TX 5501 Ave S, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Parker El 6802 Jones Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 | PK-4 | 1.2 mi |
Weis Middle School 7100 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 | 5-8 | 1.2 mi |
AIM College & Career Prep 5200 Ave N 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 6-12 | 0.6 mi |
Ball High School 4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 1.3 mi |
Oppe Elementary School 2915 81st Street, Galveston, TX 77554 | PK-4 | 2.2 mi |
Austin Middle School, Galveston, TX 1514 Avenue North 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 5-8 | 2.7 mi |
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading 721 10th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-2 | 3.2 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 5120 Ave S
Tax History
Tax History for 5120 Ave S
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,768
12%
$282,530
3%
2023
$4,265
120%
$275,520
13%
2018
$1,937
40%
$244,040
21%
2022
$1,379
-8%
$201,000
12%
2021
$1,506
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$179,230
42%
2020
$1,506
-48%
$126,250
5%
2019
$2,885
4%
$120,360
7%
2018
$2,782
10%
$112,824
10%
2017
$2,538
11%
$102,567
10%
2016
$2,280
9%
$93,243
10%
2015
$2,098
—
$84,766
10%
2015
$2,098
7%
$77,060
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2013
$1,959
—
$77,060
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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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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Beds
- 4Total Baths
5120 Avenue S, Galveston, TX 77551 (MLS# 55026340) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5120 Avenue S is currently listed for $279,000 and was received on February 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 5120 Avenue S? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Galveston? You can browse all Galveston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.