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Galveston’s oldest residential neighborhood captures the past
East End Historic District is a neighborhood frozen in time, with lavish architecture from the Gilded Age when Galveston was the largest and wealthiest city in Texas. East End was Galveston’s first residential neighborhood, and the iconic Victorian and Greek Revival homes of the early 20th century are some of the most in-demand properties on the entire island. “One of the biggest things residents have come to appreciate is the consistent architecture around the island,” says Catherine Gorman, Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Galveston. “A huge fire in 1885 burned down many of the homes, but everything was almost immediately rebuilt together, so you’ll find a lot of architectural preservation that reflects that period.” The neighborhood was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, and it is difficult to go anywhere on the East End without seeing a major landmark. Along with the district’s proximity to downtown Galveston, East End offers timeless beauty, boutique shopping and highly rated restaurants in the heart of the island.
Capture the essence of Galveston's past in the picturesque East End Historic District.
Welcome to the East End Historic District Community in Galveston, Texas.
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Lavish architecture from Galveston’s Gilded Age
The multilevel porches, towering pillars, stained glass windows, wrought iron gates and candy-colored paint of the East End’s 20th-century Victorian and Greek Revival homes have been making residents stop and catch their breath for over a century. The neighborhood also has some of the most beautiful yards on the island, with neighbors keeping up meticulously maintained gardens, decorative benches and beautiful water fixtures. These historic properties can start in the mid $400,000s and increase to the $900,000s or even above $1 million. Homes with historic significance, including those that survived the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, have increased property values to match their status. While these iconic homes have put East End on the map, some small 1960s bungalows and townhomes are dotted around the neighborhood, which range between $250,000 and $350,000. East End has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5, slightly over the national average score of 4. Galveston is in the Coastal Windstorm Area, making hurricanes common during summer and fall.
Beautiful Historic Mansions are a common scene in the East End Historic District neighborhood.
Thi East End Greek Revival house exhibit a sense of grandeur with its tall, imposing facades.
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Seasonal tours show off East End’s most beautiful homes
The East End Historical District Association operates multiple events that showcase the neighborhood’s historic homes. The Yard of the Month contest encourages neighbors to compete to see who has the best flowers, fountains, and decorations. The winner gets a feature on the Association’s website, a sign to keep in their yard throughout the month, and, of course, bragging rights. During the colder months, the Fall Garden Tour and East End Holiday Homes Tour allow Galveston locals to explore historically notable homes decked out in seasonal decorations. Tours highlighting the many historic landmarks of the district operate year-round. Both tourists and locals are drawn to sights like the Victorian masterpiece Bishop’s Palace, the opulent Moody Mansion, and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which was designated a minor basilica by Pope John Paul for its historical significance.
A row of victorian homes in the East End Historic District of Galveston Island.
The Moody Mansion, located in the heart of East End Historic District, offers tours of the home.
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Cafes and boutiques in downtown Galveston
East End borders some of the best shopping and dining on the island. “The District is extremely close to Downtown Galveston, where you can get some shopping done, and the 14th Street Corridor, which is the place to go for restaurants,” Gorman says. Two local favorites on the 14th Street Corridor are Mosquito Café, which is frequently voted one of the city’s best restaurants by Galveston residents, and The Sunflower Bakery & Café, beloved for its baked goods and homemade tomato soup. Downtown Galveston is known for its boutique shopping and multiple eateries on Postoffice Street. This strip has seafood restaurants like the Black Pearl Oyster Bar on 23rd Street, coffee houses like MOD Coffeehouse and bars like Old Galveston Club. The largest retail plaza on the east side of Galveston is the Galvez Shopping Center on Broadway Street, which is anchored by the only Target on the island.
Enjoy the island sunshine along the storefronts of The Strand, near East End Historic District.
Mosquito Cafe is a local favorite in the East End Historic District area.
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Admire the flowers at historic Darragh Park
Within the tightly packed 50 blocks of the East End, there are a few dots of green space. Adoue Park—also known as Rosenberg Park—is on Avenue H and has a playground, picnic areas and a walking trail. Darragh Park, on 15th and Church Streets, features a large wrought iron gate and flower-covered pavilion that make it a popular destination for weddings and other events.
Lush displays of plants can be found at Darragh Park, in the East End Historic District.
Friends play at one of the many parks found at East End Historic District.
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East End shares space with The University of Texas Medical Branch
Families living on the East End can send their children to LA Morgan Elementary School, which Niche gives an A-minus grade. Niche also named LA Morgan the top niche elementary school in the Houston area for its Health, Medical Science and Engineering magnet program. Other local schools include A-rated Austin Middle School and B-rated Ball High School. East End is also home to The University of Texas Medical Branch, a large medical school and hospital complex anchored by the John Sealy Hospital.
Students of the East End Historic District can attend Austin Middle School.
Ball High School accept students in the East End Historic District neighborhood.
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Interstate 45 connects to the mainland and Houston
Broadway Avenue J runs across the east end of the island and connects to I-45, which leads back to the mainland. Houston is about 50 miles away from the East End of Galveston. Broadway Avenue also links to Ferry Road, which connects directly to the Galveston Ferry Terminal. The terminal offers one daily ferry between Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula. The only airport on the island is Scholes International Airport, which mainly serves private aircraft.
The mainland can be accessed via ferry at the eastern edge of East End Historic District.
The East End Historic District is just a short drive to the mainland via I-45.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East End Historic District
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East End Historic District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East End Historic District, Galveston sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in East End Historic District, Galveston over the last 12 months is $415,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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