$300,000 - $346,313
RENTED JUL 6, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,112 Sq Ft
$290 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2025

HISTORIC RENOVATED Beach Bungalow has 3 bedrooms and is currently a successful short term rental in the heart of Galveston's historic mid-town! This special home was built in 1925 for John T. Townsend and lovingly restored with modern touches! Home boasts gleaming restored original hardwood floors and gorgeous high ceilings, some with original shiplap! Updated chef's kitchen with a historic flare, open shelving, quartz countertops, designer paint and high end finishes! Special touches throughout such as high end fabric shades, beadboard in the kitchen and bathroom, even a noteworthy charming built-in telephone nook and telephone from the 1920's!! Located on a great quiet street just 2 blocks from the famous Cordray Drugstore and Rolled Ice Cream shop! Private driveway with plenty of parking for guests! Huge back deck with bistro lights ready for your entertaining and a nice sized yard for a fire pit, hot tub, and room left for kids, pets to play! Must see this historic charmer!!!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Suzie Austin

Keller Williams Premier Realty License #0633501 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Keller Williams Premier Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Leilani Lynn

RE/MAX Leading Edge License #0791706

RE/MAX Leading Edge

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,154

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Cleared Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,112 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School
  • Ball High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Galveston Townsite Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 11/8/24
  • Long Term Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,154

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Long Term
  • Available Date: 2024-11-08

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take I-45 South to Galveston Island. Continue on 87/Broadway Ave J. Turn right on 38th St., then left on Avenue L. The home will be on your right.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1102
  • Subdivision Name: Galveston Townsite
  • Architectural Style: Detached, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:$500 animal deposit in addition to security deposit
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1112.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, Pet Deposit

Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2022
Sold by
Sarah David
Bought by
Medellinvestments Llc
Current Estimated Value
$327,014

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2010
Sold by
Devane Thomas and Devane Nelleka
Bought by
David Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,382
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2009
Sold by
Fcdb Snpwl Reo Llc
Bought by
Devane Thomas and Devane Nelleka

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2009
Sold by
Tyler James and Tyler Nancy
Bought by
Fcdb Snpwl Reo Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Rented $2,495 0.0% --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/15/2025 02/15/25 Price Changed $2,495 -3.9% $2 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Rent $2,595 -- --
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $4,154 $243,000 $89,660 $153,340
2023 $4,154 $200,000 $58,800 $141,200
2022 $2,677 $132,796 $0 $0
2021 $2,731 $196,100 $58,800 $137,300
2020 $2,630 $111,290 $17,820 $93,470
2019 $2,460 $115,590 $17,820 $97,770
2018 $2,244 $101,590 $17,820 $83,770
2017 $2,016 $102,610 $17,820 $84,790
2016 $1,833 $106,270 $17,820 $88,450
2015 $1,060 $78,630 $11,880 $66,750
2014 $1,069 $61,950 $11,880 $50,070
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 81420948

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3505-0037-0004-001