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Kempner Park is a beachside community steps from the Galveston Seawall
Kempner Park is an authentic coastal neighborhood rich with history and abundant in green space just steps from the Galveston Seawall. With records dating back to the 19th century, Kempner Park withstood the Great Galveston hurricane in 1900 and has blossomed into a premier destination for those seeking life along the Gulf Coast. Featuring a unique blend of historic and contemporary home styles, Kempner offers a housing stock as diverse as the colorful homes that line its sand-tinged streets.
Menard Park is a hub for outdoor recreation
The neighborhood’s namesake, Kempner Park, has been a staple for the community for more than a century. The green space houses Garten Verein, first organized by the city in 1876 as a social club and tiered dancing center, which is now available for locals to rent for weddings and parties. Menard Park is another local hot spot, containing a dog park, tennis courts and the Jonathan M. Romano Skate Park, adjacent to the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center. The Galveston Seawall is a premier destination for jogs along the shoreline, while Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a haven for thrill-seekers.
Kempner Park offers a blend of historic and contemporary home styles
"There's an eclectic mix of homes in Kempner Park that can fit a variety of tastes," says local Realtor Barbara Bullock of Brockway Realty. "There's new construction sitting right next to homes dating back to the 1800s, so it's a nice, diverse area." Brightly colored bungalows neighbor Queen Anne-style homes and American Foursquares along Kempner Park's sunbathed thoroughfares. Many residences price between $300,000 and $600,000, though some larger properties with ample square footage can sell for over $1 million.
Mardi Gras! Galveston is an area spectacle
Galveston knows how to party, and there are numerous events held in Historic Downtown Galveston less than a mile north of Kempner Park. Dickens on The Strand is an annual holiday celebration held on the first weekend of December that incorporates a splash of Victorian London, while Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
Galveston takes pride in family-run eateries and businesses
Big-box retailers and national eateries are few and far between in Galveston. In this city, family-owned shops and restaurants are king. "You aren't going to find many chains in the area, and that's by design," Bullock says. "The city is all about the atmosphere and keeping restaurants local." Dolphin World is a quirky local shop on Seawall Boulevard, while Gordon is the place to go for grocery runs. On 37th Street, Pennies Tex Mex Take Out is a local gem for its authentic tamales, and Queen's has been serving barbecue in the area since 1966. When the sun goes down, Seawall Boulevard comes alive with The Poop Deck and Island Time being two of the area's top watering holes.
Ball High soars on the football field
Kempner Park is served by the Galveston Independent School District. Students from prekindergarten through Grade 4 may go to Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet school, earning an overall A-minus Niche grade, then move on to the A-rated Austin Middle School for Grades 5 through 8. Ball High is the area high school, earning a B grade and offering a highly competitive athletics program that produced NFL star Mike Evans.
Interstate 45 connects Galveston to the mainland
Thanks to its sidewalk-lined streets, several bike lanes for cyclists and access to the Galveston Seawall, Kempner Park encourages an active lifestyle. However, vehicle access will be necessary for trips off the island. Residents can get to the mainland by traveling west on Broadway Avenue, then merging onto Interstate 45, which feeds directly into downtown Houston 51 miles northwest.
Residents should be on high alert during hurricane season
Hurricanes are a factor for Galveston Island. The Great Galveston hurricane ravaged the island, sparking the construction of the Galveston Seawall. The Seawall has proved to be a strong barrier protecting the island's coastline, though homes and businesses aren't completely susceptible to significant damage. Local Realtor Suzanne Corbin of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices says some locals will stay in their homes for weaker hurricanes, but recommends evacuating for stronger storms.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Kempner Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kempner Park, Galveston sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Kempner Park, Galveston over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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