Awesome 1 Story Country Home on 3.9 ACRE Lot. Gorgeous Swimming POOL, Huge WORKSHOP, plus a HORSE BARN. A great place to call home with 2138 SqFt, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, and 2 Car Oversize Garage. Home has an Open Concept with Split Bedroom Floor Plan complete with a Fomal Dining, Breakfast Room and Large Living with High Ceilings. There are numerous Windows throughout the home providing Natural Light & Nice Views to the Outdoor Country Setting & Spacious 3.9 Acres. Living Room features Wood Laminate Flooring & French Doors leading to the Covered Patio & Pool Area. POOL has a beautiful Waterfall and plenty of Patio Space for hosting Outdoor Events with Friends. Great Home for Entertaining! WORKSHOP is 40x40 and has an overhang Carport that puts the shop at 40x60. Workshop has 10' & 14' doors. A Horse Lover's Dream with a Barn/Stable, Tack Room and Cross-Fenced Pasture. Fully Fenced Property with Automatic Driveway Gate. So much to see & Move in Ready!
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1997Year Built
3.88 acresLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Joseph Murphy• Keller Williams Preferred
Bought with Jennifer Hurst• KJ Platinum Properties LLC
Very attractive 3/2.5/2 with beautiful pool and waterfall, on nearly 4 acres of fenced and cross fenced property. Very popular area of Santa Fe with horse lovers everywhere! Roof installed in 2012 with 50 year warranty! $5,000 water softener included. Upgraded wood flooring, french doors to covered patio and open pool area from living area and secondary bedroom. Per prior owner, slab suitable for 2nd story. Attic completely decked w/ high ceilings, and perfect for second story or Texas basement!
Public Records
Jun 12, 2006
Sold
*
HARMLS #569047
Aug 21, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 27, 2001
Listed
$229,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1996
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,568 (−1.2%)
$36,600 + $428,310
$464,910
2024
$8,669 (−0.8%)
$25,500 + $432,370
$457,870
2023
$8,740 (−9.2%)
$25,500 + $444,350
$469,850
2022
$9,621 (−3.8%)
$58,370 + $419,360
$477,730
2021
$9,997 (−0.1%)
$58,370 + $420,370
$478,740
2020
$10,011 (+18.2%)
$58,370 + $403,480
$461,850
2019
$8,468 (−3.8%)
$58,370 + $321,160
$379,530
2018
$8,801 (+8.5%)
$58,370 + $321,160
$379,530
2017
$8,115 (+9.8%)
2016
$7,391 (+0.4%)
2015
$7,359 (+36.1%)
$58,370 + $256,620
$314,990
2014
$5,407
$58,370 + $164,500
$222,870
Tax history for 16280 Cowan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,568 (−1.2%)
$36,600 + $428,310
$464,910
2024
$8,669 (−0.8%)
$25,500 + $432,370
$457,870
2023
$8,740 (−9.2%)
$25,500 + $444,350
$469,850
2022
$9,621 (−3.8%)
$58,370 + $419,360
$477,730
2021
$9,997 (−0.1%)
$58,370 + $420,370
$478,740
2020
$10,011 (+18.2%)
$58,370 + $403,480
$461,850
2019
$8,468 (−3.8%)
$58,370 + $321,160
$379,530
2018
$8,801 (+8.5%)
$58,370 + $321,160
$379,530
2017
$8,115 (+9.8%)
2016
$7,391 (+0.4%)
2015
$7,359 (+36.1%)
$58,370 + $256,620
$314,990
2014
$5,407
$58,370 + $164,500
$222,870
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
2,138
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Galveston County
APN
1330-0000-0008-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached, Oversized
Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Auto Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway, Workshop
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 4
Attached & Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Master Bath with Separate Shower, Master Bath with Tub, Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs, En-Suite Bath, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Breakfast Room, Formal Dining, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Kitchen Desc: Breakfast Bar, Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room
Equipment
Electric Oven, Freestanding Oven
Electric Range, Freestanding Range
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Electric
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Attic Vents, Ceiling Fans, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star/CFL/LED Lights, High-Efficiency HVAC, Insulated Doors, Solar Screens
High Ceiling
Countertops: Granite & Marble
Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 10
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 6
Room Type: Breakfast
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 16
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 6 x 10
Room Type: Utility
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces South
Siding: Brick Veneer
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Septic Tank, Well
Other Exterior Features
Has Private Pool
Private Pool: Gunite, In Ground
Exterior: Back Green Space, Barn/Stable, Covered Patio/Deck, Cross Fenced, Fully Fenced, Porch, Workshop
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Access: Automatic Gate, Driveway Gate
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: ABST 15 I LEWIS SUR PT OF LOT 8 (8-1) BARDS SUB
Street Surface: Asphalt
Lot Description: Cleared
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 1330-0000-0008-001
Tax Amount: $8,801
Tax Year: 2019
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.319
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
Location
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: Traveling on State Hwy 6 East from Alvin, Turn Left onto S Tower Rd, Turn Left onto Pine St, Turn Right onto Jack Beaver Rd, Turn Left onto Cowan Rd, Home will be on the Right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 697Z
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,138
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Galveston County
APN: 1330-0000-0008-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: Murphy@Josephsellsit.com
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Schools
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Santa Fe Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Santa Fe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$576,000 – $697,000
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