This charming two-story home features a classic design with a welcoming front porch and balcony. It is surrounded by a white picket fence and landscaped yard on a corner lot, perfect for enjoying island views.
Welcome Home, to your new historic home on Galveston Island.
Charming front porch with classic white railings and decorative trim, set against a soft green exterior. Features a welcoming front door, flanked by two authentic gas lanterns and original, historic windows and a quaint porch swing. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the island outdoors.
This historic house includes a porch and two balconies with an additional 500+ sf of outdoor living space. Surrounded by a well-maintained yard and white picket fence, it offers a serene and inviting atmosphere.
This photo showcases the architecture of this beautiful home, with a welcoming entryway and a beautifully restored wooden staircase featuring white risers, a dark wood floor, and a stylish pendant light.
This inviting living room features original, restored hardwood floors and a classic floorplan with two large windows creating a light and bright sitting area. The space is media room ready.
This photo showcases a bright, modern kitchen with creamy, white cabinetry, gold hardware, and a striking green hexagonal tile backsplash. It features stainless steel appliances, including an upgraded gas range & vent hood, a dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, double door refrigerator and has restored, original hardwood flooring.
This home features ingredients of a historic kitchen with modern finishes. The louvred door opens into the walk-in pantry, a welcomed addition for a modern-day chef!
This kitchen is bright and inviting, featuring upgraded white, quart countertops, creamy, white cabinetry with modern, gold handles & pulls. A cozy window seat with cushions overlooks the outdoor area, adding yet another custom architectural feature and functionality. Be sure to open the custom window seat to reveal additional storage!
Another view of this historic, yet modern kitchen. This old-fashioned original, restored door opens into the mud room with a beach triage area and washer/dryer hookups with additional storage.
This kitchen features a built-in window seat (lift for additional storage). The space is bright and functional, with ample storage and a dedicated area for a coffee station.
This formal dining area features original shiplap walls and hardwood floors and a high ceiling. The 3 windows illuminate the space with natural light. The dining room flanks the kitchen and opens into the bright entry/foyer and then the living room, offering a welcoming flow for entertaining.
This home has beautiful natural light from the historic windows throughout.
An alternative view of the dining room showing the flow from the kitchen through to the formal entry/foyer.
This downstairs king bedroom has original, restored, hardwood floors and a walk- in closet. The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom that may also double as an additional bathroom for visitors, if desired. The second door opens into the entry/foyer for convenience/ease of use.
This ensuite primary bathroom features a classic design with a pedestal sink and ornate mirror. It has a shower-tub combo offering a neat and clean look with historic accents. This bathroom includes a cabinet above the toilet, a full-size closet and a vertical built-in cabinet for lots of storage.
Alternate view of the primary bathroom.
Charming entryway featuring a custom, wooden door with beveled glass and a custom stained glass transom window to increase natural light, complemented by a bright hallway and elegant staircase, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
This photo showcases a bright, inviting staircase with wooden steps and white railings. Decorative touches, such as the stained-glass transoms throughout the house make this home curated, not decorated. Also, the ample walkway and extra space above the stairwell makes this floorplan comfortable and gracious.
Spacious upstairs walkway showcases the gracious and roomy interior.
Another beautiful bedroom showcasing the workmanship of this home--original shiplap walls, ceiling, hardwood floors with another custom stained glass transom window. The natural light in this home reflects through the historic glass with depth not seen in a modern home.
Alternate view of the upstairs walkway between the rooms.
This home office features rich dark, green walls, a ceiling fan, and ample natural light from the large windows. A glass desk and stylish seating create a tidy and inviting workspace.
An alternate view of the home office.
This photo showcases a bright, inviting staircase with wooden steps and white railings. Decorative touches, such as the stained-glass transoms throughout the house make this home curated, not decorated. Also, the ample walkway and extra space above the stairwell makes this floorplan comfortable and gracious.
This charming room features original, hardwood floors and a rustic, green shiplap accent wall & ceiling, creating a designer detail that you won't see in a modern home. This room has ample natural light from large windows, a ceiling fan, direct access to the south balcony, an ensuite Hollywood bath, and an adjoining room visible through a decorative doorway.
Alternate view of the rustic, green shiplap wall & ceiling room
This large bedroom showcases restored, original shiplap walls/ceiling and elegant, hardwood floors.Natural light from three large windows illuminates the space. This room also boasts a peek-a-boo view of the gulf from the south facing window.
New bathroom update for this Hollywood bath. Beautiful light and bright 2nd bathroom located upstairs
All water lines throughout the house replaced with pex pipe and drains underneath the house replaced. Alternative view of second bathroom upstairs.
Access to the north facing balcony. This home features more than 500 sf of balconies and porch to extend your living to the outdoors!
North facing spacious deck with charming railing offers a scenic view of the neighborhood. Ideal for outdoor relaxation and entertaining.
Another balcony--perfect for outdoor relaxation, overlooking a quiet neighborhood street with a peek of the gulf beyond.
This thoughtful mudroom/laundry has washer and dryer hookups and a beach staging area with your island essentials--for those quick trips to the beach.
This spacious single car garage features space for parking your car and additional tandem space for storage, a custom workbench on wheels, and an organized area for tools and supplies. Perfect for DIY projects and additional storage needs. Garage is attached. Garage has access to home/mudroom and a separate access to the back porch/grill/entertainment area.
This charming two-story home features a spacious balcony, a single-car garage, and a manicured yard. Located on a corner lot, it offers a quaint, residential setting with nearby beach access, boutiques, and cafes.
WPI8 Certified Roof 2024
This home exterior features a well maintained, clean, concrete patio with a winding, landscaped rock pathway that leads you to the welcoming front yard/porch and the quintessential porch swing. Ideal for outdoor gatherings with a big glass of iced tea, in hand.
Authentic gas lanterns flank the front entrance.
A custom, white picket fence surrounds the well-maintained yard, and there's a spacious upper balcony. Located on a corner lot, it offers both curb appeal and ample outdoor space.
Alternate view of this charming two-story home with a classic, welcoming design. Surrounded by a white picket fence, this house exudes warmth with its illuminated windows. Ideal for buyers seeking an endearing, historic home in a friendly, beachside neighborhood.
Alternate view of this charming two-story green house with white trim features a neat and clean concrete patio area with a grill and door for garage/home access. This space is cozy and inviting, ideal for outdoor relaxation and entertaining complete with island breezes.
Look how close it is to the beach! Charming coastal neighborhood with a variety of homes, just 3 blocks to the beach. Ideal for those seeking a relaxed seaside lifestyle.
The gracious, historic home is only 3 blocks from the beach. Ideal for those seeking a coastal retreat.
This aerial view showcases one of many nearby island amenities. This area is known as the Pleasure Pier, a vibrant coastal venue with a long pier featuring an amusement park, including a Ferris wheel and roller coaster. The coastline offers a lively and scenic view of Galveston Island gulf-side living.
An alternate view of the Pleasure Pier, it is adjacent to the beach, offering entertainment and scenic gulf views, ideal for those seeking a lively coastal lifestyle.
Galveston is home to many, charming outdoor cafes, restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. Perfect for enjoying a relaxing afternoon.
Floor Plan; Buyer to confirm all measurements.
Description
This stunning historic home on Galveston Island boasts large windows, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light streaming through the historic wood sash windows. The kitchen features a chef's gas stove and quartz countertops, with a convenient utility/mud room on the first floor. A tandem garage with a private driveway, side patio, and fully fenced yard with a white picket fence offer outdoor living spaces. Enjoy over 500 sf of outdoor balcony space, manicured yard, and multiple exterior balconies. Updates include a newer composite roof with WPI8 certification, renovated upstairs bathroom, and all new pex pipe water lines and drains. This historic house is located a few blocks from the Gulf/Seawall with a peak of the Gulf from the South upstairs bedroom and balcony.
Details
| MLS # | 48558490 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Lease |
| Style | House |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1960 |
| Days On Site | 18 |
| Listing Provided By | JLA Realty | April Didrikson |
Features
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,782 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.06 |
| Property View | Yes |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Corner Lot, Views |
|---|
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached, Driveway, Garage |
Location
| Community Features | Curbs |
|---|
Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston |
| City | Galveston |
| Zip Code | 77550 |
| Area | 33 |
| Subarea | East End |
| Community Name | Galveston Townsite |
| Listing VS Median (in Galveston Townsite) | |
Price: $3,500 low | high Med: $275,000 sqft: 1,782 low | high Med: 1,304 $ / sqft: $2 low | high Med: $220 On site: 18 low | high Med: 112.5 | |
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| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Galveston |
| City | Galveston |
| Zip Code | 77550 |
| Area | 33 |
| Subarea | East End |
| Community Name | Galveston Townsite |
| Listing VS Median (in Galveston Townsite) | |
Price: $3,500 low | high Med: $275,000 sqft: 1,782 low | high Med: 1,304 $ / sqft: $2 low | high Med: $220 On site: 18 low | high Med: 112.5 | |
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Listing Updated: September 29, 2026 at 3:50:48 AM PDT