OFF MARKET

Last listed at $5,499,000, sold on jan 2017

$2,281,283

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,011/mo

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13 ba

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20,689

sq ft

515 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 77571

About this home

Historic Governor Ross Sterling Mansion is scaled-down replica of U. S. White House in quaint Morgan's Point. Built 1924 for 31st governor of Texas on over 6 acres, carefully restored & updated for modern living. 9 bedrms, 15 bathrms, 20,689 sq ft, beachfront estate w/ plenty of rm to entertain, w/ grand ballrm, ladies parlor, gentleman's lounge, & rooftop terrace. Endless breathtaking views of Galveston Bay from 28-foot rotunda portico. Celebrate rare opportunity to own a piece of Texas history.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

6.37 acresLot Size

$110Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Chris Foster • John Daugherty, Realtors

Bought with Chris Foster • John Daugherty, Realtors

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•Source:HARMLS #80693483

Redfin Estimate

$2,281,283

$3.2M under list price of $5.50M

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This home's estimate is 422.5% higher than the average sale price ($437K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$899,900
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
111 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 77571
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$420,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,692 sq ft
212 N Forrest Ave, La Porte, TX 77571
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 3, 2026
$250,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,363 sq ft
71 Garfield St, La Porte, TX 77571
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$180,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,818 sq ft
730 S Holmes St, La Porte, TX 77571
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$439,900
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,111 sq ft
741 S Carroll St, La Porte, TX 77571
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$430,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,353 sq ft
319 S Jamison St, La Porte, TX 77571

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Market trends in 77571, TX

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$277K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

141

3 MoM

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Sale history for 515 Bayridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 9, 2017

Sold

HARMLS #80693483

Jan 9, 2017

Sold

$2.64M - $3.04M

Dec 27, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 31, 2016

Price Changed

$5,499,000

$266/sq ft

Feb 19, 2016

Listed

$5,995,000

$290/sq ft

HARMLS #8655304

Aug 26, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jan 20, 2016

Listed

$60,000

$3/sq ft

HARMLS #27820534

Feb 11, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Sep 12, 2012

Listed

$49,900

$2/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 2, 2013

Sold

Public Records

Dec 10, 2012

Sold

HARMLS #37533954

Jun 13, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Feb 10, 2012

Listed

$90,000

$4/sq ft

HARMLS #67779948

Feb 10, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jul 26, 2011

Listed

$225,000

$11/sq ft

HARMLS #68308983

Jul 11, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 12, 2011

Listed

$250,000

$12/sq ft

Public Records

May 18, 1989

Sold

Public Records

Jan 1, 1989

Sold

$40/sq ft

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$118,134 (−10.5%)

$2,143,925 + $2,106,075

$4,250,000

2025

$132,032 (+9.7%)

$2,143,925 + $2,606,075

$4,750,000

2024

$120,362 (+2.7%)

$2,143,925 + $2,356,075

$4,500,000

2023

$117,228 (−10.1%)

$2,143,925 + $2,356,075

$4,500,000

2022

$130,417 (+10.1%)

$2,143,925 + $2,356,075

$4,500,000

2021

$118,455 (−1.0%)

$2,968,925 + $1,031,075

$4,000,000

2020

$119,696 (−12.6%)

$2,968,925 + $1,031,075

$4,000,000

2019

$137,006 (+58.6%)

$2,968,925 + $1,666,130

$4,635,055

2018

$86,369 (−0.2%)

$2,375,140 + $426,514

$2,801,654

2017

$86,561 (−21.5%)

$2,375,140 + $426,514

$2,801,654

2016

$110,226 (+2.0%)

$2,375,140 + $426,514

$2,801,654

2015

$108,087 (+9.6%)

$2,506,928 + $993,072

$3,500,000

2014

$98,593 (+21.9%)

$2,602,972 + $897,028

$3,500,000

2013

$80,855 (+3.5%)

$2,602,972 + $897,028

$3,500,000

2012

$78,150 (+7.5%)

$2,602,972 + $297,028

$2,900,000

2011

$72,706 (−9.2%)

2010

$80,113 (+0.3%)

2009

$79,857

Tax history for 515 Bayridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$118,134 (−10.5%)

$2,143,925 + $2,106,075

$4,250,000

2025

$132,032 (+9.7%)

$2,143,925 + $2,606,075

$4,750,000

2024

$120,362 (+2.7%)

$2,143,925 + $2,356,075

$4,500,000

2023

$117,228 (−10.1%)

$2,143,925 + $2,356,075

$4,500,000

2022

$130,417 (+10.1%)

$2,143,925 + $2,356,075

$4,500,000

2021

$118,455 (−1.0%)

$2,968,925 + $1,031,075

$4,000,000

2020

$119,696 (−12.6%)

$2,968,925 + $1,031,075

$4,000,000

2019

$137,006 (+58.6%)

$2,968,925 + $1,666,130

$4,635,055

2018

$86,369 (−0.2%)

$2,375,140 + $426,514

$2,801,654

2017

$86,561 (−21.5%)

$2,375,140 + $426,514

$2,801,654

2016

$110,226 (+2.0%)

$2,375,140 + $426,514

$2,801,654

2015

$108,087 (+9.6%)

$2,506,928 + $993,072

$3,500,000

2014

$98,593 (+21.9%)

$2,602,972 + $897,028

$3,500,000

2013

$80,855 (+3.5%)

$2,602,972 + $897,028

$3,500,000

2012

$78,150 (+7.5%)

$2,602,972 + $297,028

$2,900,000

2011

$72,706 (−9.2%)

2010

$80,113 (+0.3%)

2009

$79,857

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.68 Acres

Year renovated

1927

Sq. Ft.

18,198

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Harris County

APN

0151670000001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Auto Driveway Gate, Driveway Gate

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 4
# of Baths (Full): 11
Master Bath Features: Master Bath with Separate Shower

Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs, Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor

Interior Features
Room Count: 12
Breakfast Room, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Media, Study/Library, Utility Room in House

Equipment
Gas Oven
Gas Range

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room in House
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
Wood Burning Fireplace

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric

Other Interior Features
2 Staircases, Alarm System (Owned), Elevator, Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Island Kitchen, Refrigerator Included
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Marble Floors, Stone, Tile, Wood

Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 26 x 15
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 21 x 15
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Room Type: Breakfast

Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 23 x 23
Room Type: Study/Library

Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 24 x 23
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Formal

Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 43 x 23
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Formal

Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 24 x 15
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Utility
Location: In House

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Features: Master Bath + Separate Shower

Exterior

Building Information
Siding: Stone
Roof: Composition, Tile
Foundation: Slab
Defects: No Known Defects

Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water

Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Porch, Rooftop Deck, Sprinkler System

Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead
Full Ownership

Lot Information
Access: Driveway Gate
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: LTS 1 THRU 19 & TRS 6 6A & 7 ABST 35 J HUNTER GRANDVIEW
Street Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
Lot Description: Waterfront

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 015-167-000-0001
Tax Amount: $108,088
Tax Year: 2015
Total Tax Rate (%): 3.0803

Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional

Location

Community Information
Water Amenities: Bay View

School Information
School District: La Porte
School Elementary: LA PORTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: LA PORTE J H
School High: LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Area: Clear Lake Area
Directions: 610 to Hwy 225, Hwy 225 to 146. Take 146 LaPorte and exit Bus/Spencer Hwy/W. Main St. Take left on W. Main to slight left on E. Main. Turn right into S. Blackwell St. Blackwell to East E Street & take left. Continue onto Bayridge. Mansion on right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 540Z

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 13.0
Sq. Ft.: 18,198
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Harris County
APN: 0151670000001

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0622454

Around this home

Schools

La Porte Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

La Porte J High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10

La Porte High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

9/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

10/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

La Porte, TX • 77571

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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 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

$2.17M – $2.62M

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Home values near 515 Bayridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
706 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3952 Sq. Ft.	$831,385
715 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3365 Sq. Ft.	$852,304

Address	Redfin Estimate
710 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3008 Sq. Ft.	$437,568
723 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 7133 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,082

Address	Redfin Estimate
702 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$304,078
707 Bayridge Rd, La Porte, TX 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3103 Sq. Ft.	$575,526

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