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523 24th St, Galveston, TX, 77550

--beds
0baths
10,248sqft
$875,000
$85price/sqft
$6,879/moest. monthly cost
$275,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

The Galveston Carriage Place, located at 523 24th Street, is a historically significant building in downtown Galveston. Constructed in 1865, it originally served as the business premises & residence of Frederick D. Schmidt, a blacksmith, horseshoer, & carriage manufacturer. Schmidt operated his business on the ground floor & resided upstairs, maintaining ownership until 1944. Today, the building offers a unique live-work proposition for discerning buyers with the opportunity for plenty of rental income. There are currently 4 fully occupied spacious units ranging in approx. size of 992 SF - 3,475 SF. Several tenants are interested in remaining, allowing for immediate income to the new owner. Each unit separately metered for electric. Water & trash included in rent. Steps away from countless restaurants, shops, bars, & attractions!

Getting Around

85
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
74
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

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Austin Middle SchoolGrades 5-60.8 mi
5/10
AIM College & Career PrepGrades 7-122.1 mi
5/10
Ball High SchoolGrades 9-121.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1865

Materials

  • Roof: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Quadruplex

Interior

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 10,248
  • Total interior livable area: 10,248 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 350504440008002

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,161 sqft

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,424$53,088
Home Insurance *$310$3,720
Property Taxes $1,020$12,240
Electricity $1,125$13,503
Total$6,879$82,548
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$235,851/yr
40% on housing$206,370/yr
45% on housing$183,440/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.7%
4.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$85This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77550$203
Galveston County$194

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77550$212
Galveston County$165

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-06-27Listed for sale$875,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrian Schwenk
BrokerageColdwell Banker TGRE

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