NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1401 E Beach Dr Unit 1205 Galveston, TX 77550

Grand Beach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $393,661

1 Bed

1 Bath

584 Sq Ft

1983 Built

Date Sold: April 8, 2026

Current estimated payment $3,671 / mo

317 Days on Market

Highlights

Doorman
Terrace
Elevator
Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
Community Pool
Balcony

About This Home

As of April 2026

OCEANFRONT UNIT ON PENTHOUSE FLOOR WITH EXTRA-HIGH FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS & A SITTING BALCONY. UNITS ON THIS TOP FLOOR RARELY COME ON THE MARKET. NEWLY RENOVATED & DECORATED UNIT SEAMLESSLY BLENDS MODERN AESTHETICS WITH COASTAL FLAIR OF GALVESTON. THERE ARE WOOD-GRAIN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETRY & SHOWER ENCLOSURE TILES THAT GO ALL THE WAY TO CEILING. DESIGNER KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES & QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS.HVAC UNITS UNDER 3 YRS. UNIT IS TURN-KEY READY WITH ALL FURNITURE. APLIANCES, KITCHENWARE, ETC. INCLUDED IN SALE. IS ALSO ON VERY SUCCESSFUL SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROGRAM. HAS KING IN PRIMARY BR & SLEEPPER SOFA IN LIVING AREA, EASY ACCESS TO HOTSPOTS. GATED & COVERED PARKING, OCEAN-FRONT POOL, HOT TUB, BBQ AREA, FIRE PIT, TENNIS COURT AND GYM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ellis

Coldwell Banker TGRE License #0574237 Listed on: 05/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Alicia Swartz

RE/MAX Leading Edge License #0520953

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Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,321

Year Built

Built in 1983

HOA Fees

$956 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

Entry on the 12th floor

Interior Spaces

584 Sq Ft Home
Ceiling Fan
Property Views

Kitchen

Electric Oven
Electric Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Bedroom
1 Full Bathroom

Parking

1 Car Garage
Garage Door Opener
Unassigned Parking
Controlled Entrance

Outdoor Features

Balcony
Terrace

Schools

Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School
Ball High School

Additional Features

Home Has East or West Exposure
Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

Association fees include common area insurance, cable TV, internet, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, recreation facilities, sewer, trash, water
Galvestonian HOA
High-Rise Community
Galvestonian Condos
Galvestonian Subdivision

Amenities

Doorman
Trash Chute
Laundry Facilities
Elevator

Recreation

Community Pool

Pet Policy

The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Security

Card or Code Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,321

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$956 per month

Listing Details

Property Sub Type: Condominium
Prop. Type: Residential
Year Built: 1983
Ownership: Full Ownership
Subdivision Name: GALVESTONIAN
Architectural Style: High Rise
Entry Level: 12
Garage Yn: Yes
New Construction: No
Structure Type: High Rise
UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48167:3520-0000-1205-000
Special Features: None

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 1
Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
Living Area: 584.0

Exterior Features

Disclosures: First Right of Refusal, Seller Disclosure
Pool Private: No
View: Southern Exposure
View: Yes
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Terrace

Garage/Parking

Park Building Name: GALVESTONIAN
Parking Features: Controlled Entrance, Underground, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Unassigned
Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

Laundry Features: Common Area
Security: Door Man, Key Card Entry
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Cooling Y N: Yes
Heating: Central, Electric
Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

Community Features: Community Pool, Elevator, Trash Chute
Association Fee: 956.0
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: GALVESTONIAN HOA
Pets Allowed: Pet Restrictions

Fee Information

Association Fee Includes: Common Area Insurance, Cable TV, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
Junior High Dist: 22 - Galveston
High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School: GISD OPEN ENROLL

Tax Info

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: 6321.0

Ownership History

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Apr 2026 - Present 4 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

May 13, 2025

Closed on

Apr 7, 2026

Sold by

Bought by

Seller's Agent

Mary Ellis

Coldwell Banker TGRE

Buyer's Agent

Alicia Swartz

RE/MAX Leading Edge

List Price

$439,000

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Current Estimated Value

$393,661

Avg. Annual Appreciation

-4.87%

Nov 2020 - Apr 2026 5 Years and 5 Months

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

May 26, 2020

Closed on

Nov 19, 2020

Sold by

Bought by

Seller's Agent

Shane Mcdermott

Shane F. McDermott, Broker

Buyer's Agent

Mary Ellis

Coldwell Banker TGRE

List Price

$320,000

Avg. Annual Appreciation

6.50%

Mar 2016 - Nov 2020 4 Years and 8 Months

Company

Purchase Details

Closed on

Mar 16, 2016

Sold by

Bought by

Source: Public Records

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Keller Williams Realty Northeast

(888) 817-3415

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Purchase History

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Date	Buyer	Sale Price	Title Company
		--	Southland Title
		--	South Land Title Llc
		--	Attorney

Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date	Event	Price	List to Sale	Price per Sq Ft	Prior Sale
04/08/2026 04/08/26	Sold	--	--	--
03/26/2026 03/26/26	Pending	--	--	--
02/26/2026 02/26/26	Price Changed	$419,000	-2.3%	$717 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25	Price Changed	$429,000	-2.3%	$735 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25	For Sale	$439,000	+37.2%	$752 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20	Sold	--	--	--	View Prior Sale
10/21/2020 10/21/20	Pending	--	--	--
05/27/2020 05/27/20	For Sale	$320,000	--	$548 / Sq Ft

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year	Tax Paid	Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property.	Land	Improvement
2025	$6,617	$367,690	$3,270	$364,420
2024	$6,617	$382,340	$3,270	$379,070
2023	$6,617	$366,576	$3,270	$363,306
2022	$5,746	$285,000	$3,270	$281,730
2021	$6,795	$300,420	$3,270	$297,150
2020	$6,124	$255,540	$3,270	$252,270
2019	$5,610	$227,510	$3,270	$224,240
2018	$5,630	$227,510	$3,270	$224,240
2017	$5,562	$227,510	$3,270	$224,240
2016	$5,563	$227,530	$3,270	$224,260
2015	$5,423	$219,120	$3,270	$215,850
2014	$4,974	$198,370	$3,270	$195,100

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

Seller's Agent in 2026

Mary Ellis

Coldwell Banker TGRE

(409) 939-8623

14 in this area

18 Total Sales

Mary Ellis
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Buyer's Agent in 2026

Alicia Swartz

RE/MAX Leading Edge

(409) 443-8784

1 in this area

51 Total Sales

Alicia Swartz
Seller's Agent in 2020

Shane Mcdermott

Shane F. McDermott, Broker

(409) 240-1066

57 Total Sales

Shane Mcdermott

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 73498204

APN: 3520-0000-1205-000

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77550 Grand Beach

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About This Home

Property Details

Home Type

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

HOA Fees

Home Design

Interior Spaces

Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

Outdoor Features

Schools

Additional Features

Community Details

Overview

Amenities

Recreation

Pet Policy

Security

Property Details

Listing Details

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Garage/Parking

Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

Fee Information

Schools

Tax Info

Ownership History

Purchase Details

Home Financials for this Owner

Purchase Details

Home Financials for this Owner

Purchase Details

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Purchase History

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