Enjoy the pastoral views & charms of country living! Sitting on 17 acres in Santa Fe, this quiet oasis features a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, including a separate guest-quarters apartment, all brick home boasts everything you could want in a quiet country home. The main home encompasses enough breathing space for the biggest family gathering w/ expansive living areas. The kitchen is open to the living area & features a large center island. Many high ends features throughout. Two fireplaces. Large secondary bedrooms. Game room with built-ins, great layout. Great views from the upper deck balcony w/ living space, feature picture-perfect sunsets and a blanket of stars at night! Did I mention the fully stocked large pond island? Best of all, NO RESTRICTIONS- horses allowed, as well as other livestock! No HOA fees. Low tax rates, can apply for Ag exemption. Convenient access to I-45, Hwy 35, Hwy 6 & 288. Perfect area! COME SEE! DON'T MISS OUT THIS OPPORTUNITY! Best kept secret in Alvin!
WOW!! Come Home from work to Country Living every day! Talk about a ''Staycation'', this is the place to do it!! 17.86 Acre Estate-Like property w/ Mini-Mansion Custom Home & Guest Quarters + Large Pond-Island. Views from the Upper Deck feature Picture Perfect Sunsets over the Pond & a Blanket of Stars at Night. Convenient access to I-45, Hwy 35, Hwy 6 & 288. The home & lot need some work now, but would be well worth the effort. Original owner. Horses allowed. A must see to appreciate, Come see!
HARMLS #41652238
Sep 8, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2016
Relisted
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Aug 18, 2016
Pending
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Apr 19, 2016
Price Changed
$598,850
$118/sq ft
Mar 3, 2016
Listed
$650,000
$128/sq ft
HARMLS #79527351
Mar 3, 2016
Listing Removed
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Aug 20, 2015
Listed
$599,850
$118/sq ft
HARMLS #42383034
Jul 27, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 8, 2012
Listed
$565,000
$111/sq ft
HARMLS #90072184
May 23, 2012
Listing Removed
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Dec 3, 2011
Listed
$565,000
$111/sq ft
HARMLS #2495999
Nov 8, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jul 8, 2008
Listed
$695,000
$137/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$107 (+3.5%)
2024
$104 (+13.5%)
2023
$91 (+10.0%)
2022
$83 (+133.6%)
$34,830
2021
$36 (−0.7%)
2020
$36 (−0.8%)
2019
$36
$11,070
2018
$36
$11,070
2017
$36 (+0.3%)
$11,070
2016
$36 (−5.3%)
$11,070
2015
$38 (−2.6%)
$11,070
2014
$39
$11,070
Tax history for 17140 Mckay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$107 (+3.5%)
2024
$104 (+13.5%)
2023
$91 (+10.0%)
2022
$83 (+133.6%)
$34,830
2021
$36 (−0.7%)
2020
$36 (−0.8%)
2019
$36
$11,070
2018
$36
$11,070
2017
$36 (+0.3%)
$11,070
2016
$36 (−5.3%)
$11,070
2015
$38 (−2.6%)
$11,070
2014
$39
$11,070
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.23 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Galveston County
APN
1080-0040-0019-003
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached/Detached
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Separate Shower, Vanity Area, Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
En-Suite Bath, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet
Interior Features
Room Count: 11
Breakfast Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Gameroom Up, Garage Apartment, Guest Suite w/Kitchen, Quarters/Guest House, Study/Library, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Electric Oven
Gas Cooktop
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Wood Burning Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans
Alarm System (Owned), Balcony, Crown Moulding, Elevator Shaft, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Wet Bar
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 18
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Room Type: Study/Library
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Room Type: Den
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 18 x 29
Room Type: Game Room
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 25 x 14
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 11 Information
Location: In Garage
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab, Slab on Builders Pier
Water & Sewer Information
Aerobic, Septic Tank, Well
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced, Detached Gar. Apt./Quarters, Patio/Deck, Rooftop Deck
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: ABST 605 I & G N RR SUR SEC 14 PT OF LOTS 19 THRU 24 (19-1)
Street Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
Lot Description: Cleared, Water View, Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 1080-0040-0019-001
Tax Amount: $14,624
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.2312
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
Location
Community Information
Water Amenities: Pond
School Information
School District: Santa Fe
School Elementary: ROY J. WOLLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: SANTA FE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School High: SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Galveston County
Directions: I45 S to Right on FM 517, proceed approx 5 miles to Left on Algoa Friendswood Rd (just past Bayou Wildlife Park)...proceed approx. two miles to Left on McKay Rd, proceed to end of McKay (just past Rymal Rd), Property on Left.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 697U
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Galveston County
APN: 1080-0040-0019-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Around this home
Schools
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Santa Fe Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Santa Fe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alvin, TX • 77511
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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