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Single-familyProperty Type
2021Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erica Balaban• Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA
Bought with Krystle Sangregory• RE/MAX Leading Edge
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,176 (+7.1%)
2024
$12,306 (−37.6%)
$140,260 + $509,740
$650,000
2023
$19,708 (+1.6%)
2022
$19,397 (+187.4%)
$49,000 + $914,160
$963,160
2021
$6,750
$49,000 + $274,260
$323,260
Tax history for 16717 Cowan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,176 (+7.1%)
2024
$12,306 (−37.6%)
$140,260 + $509,740
$650,000
2023
$19,708 (+1.6%)
2022
$19,397 (+187.4%)
$49,000 + $914,160
$963,160
2021
$6,750
$49,000 + $274,260
$323,260
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,276
Year built
2020
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Galveston County
APN
4236-0000-0002-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: None
Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Boat Parking, Circle Driveway, Driveway Gate, Extra Driveway, Porte-Cochere, RV Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 2
# of Baths (Full): 4
Master Bath Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Half Bath, Hollywood Bath, Double Sinks, Master Bath with Separate Shower, Master Bath with Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Separate Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo, Vanity Area
Family Room, Gameroom Up, Study/Library, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living Area - 1st Floor, Living Area - 2nd Floor, Media, Utility Room in House, Wine Room
Kitchen Desc: Breakfast Bar, Butler Pantry, Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Equipment
Double Oven, Gas Oven
Gas Range, Grill
Laundry Information
Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Freestanding, Gas Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Electric
Cooling System: Central Electric, Other Cooling
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star/CFL/LED Lights, High-Efficiency HVAC, Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ration > 13, Insulated Doors, Spray-Foam Insulation, Storm Windows, Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater
Alarm System (Owned), Crown Moulding, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Prewired for Alarm System, Refrigerator Included, Spa/Hot Tub, Water Softener - Owned, Wet Bar, Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Wired for Sound
Countertops: Quartz
Floors: Concrete, Laminate, Tile
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 22 x 41
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 24 x 19
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 16
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 18 x 16
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 19
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 28 x 17
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Type: Wine Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Type: Study/Library
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Aluminum, Brick Veneer, Other, Stone
Roof: Other
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Septic Tank, Well
Other Exterior Features
Has Private Pool
Private Pool: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced, Barn/Stable, Covered Patio/Deck, Exterior Gas Connection, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio/Deck, Private Driveway, Spa/Hot Tub, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Access: Automatic Gate, Driveway Gate
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: LOT 2 JAROS SUB (2021) ABST 15
Street Surface: Concrete, Gravel
Lot Description: Cleared, Corner
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 4236-0000-0002-000
Tax Amount: $9,741
Tax Year: 2024
Total Tax Rate (%): 1.8602
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, Seller to Contribute to Buyer's Closing Costs, 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: Head east on Hwy 6 S toward Rymal Rd, Turn left onto Rymal Rd, Turn right onto Cowan Rd, Turn right, Destination will be on the right.
Community Information
No
Subdivision Lake Access YN: No
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 6,276
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: —
County: Galveston County
APN: 4236-0000-0002-000
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: ericabygeorge@gmail.com
Around this home
Schools
Roy J Wollam Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Santa Fe Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Santa Fe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 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
Santa Fe, 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
$1.27M – $1.54M
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