$177,000 - $240,000
RENTED JUL 30, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
683 Sq Ft
684 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 16, 2024

Current estimated payment $1,491/month

Highlights

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Furnished
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Pool
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and coastal charm with this adorable 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo at El Cortez Condominiums, Unit #10. Nestled in an unbeatable location, this gem is just 4 blocks from the vibrant Strand Historic District, a short bike ride from UTMB Hospital, and a leisurely half-mile stroll to the sparkling Gulf of America. Whether you’re a medical student, professional, or simply seeking a serene seaside retreat, this condo offers the ideal Galveston lifestyle. Step inside to find a beautifully updated interior featuring sleek quartz countertops throughout, stylish vinyl flooring, and a bright, welcoming ambiance. The unit overlooks the lush courtyard and sparkling community pool, providing a peaceful view to unwind after a busy day. Fully furnished and move-in ready, this home includes all appliances—even an in-unit washer and dryer for ultimate convenience. Boasting a coveted private garage with secure inside access. Come see it today!!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jason Wright

The Sears Group License #0781535 Listed on: 06/09/2025

The Sears Group

Last Renter's Agent

Jason Wright

The Sears Group License #0781535 Listed on: 06/09/2025

The Sears Group

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 684

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 683 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Courtyard
  • North Facing Home

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 4/7/25
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed
  • Pet Deposit Required

Additional Features

  • El Cortez Villas Condos 2008 Subdivision
  • Card or Code Access

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,589

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Available Date: 2025-04-07

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Broadway, entering Galveston, turn left on 22nd St (Kempner). Property is immediately on the right. Enter exterior gate to the right of the front door. Unit located up the exterior stairs (middle unit).
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0157
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: El Cortez Villas Condos 2008
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium,Townhouse
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:$300 non-refundable pet deposit
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 683.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Pool Features: Association
  • Pool Private: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Security: Key Card Entry
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Amenities: Pool
  • 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

Listed on
May 3, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
Hall Jaron W and Hall Hailey L
Bought by
Guzman Melissa Guadalupe and Ochoa David Ricardo
Seller's Agent
Jaron Hall
Jaron Hall Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Marquez
Keller Williams Horizons
List Price
$240,000
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$215,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.72%
Original Mortgage
$211,500
Outstanding Balance
$209,364
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,461

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2017
Sold by
Griffin Barbara E
Bought by
Hall Jaron W and Hall Hailey L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2014
Sold by
Ingersoll Gregg
Bought by
Griffin Barbara E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,800
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2014
Sold by
Yang Serina Shuhua
Bought by
Ingersoll Gregg Stephen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,800
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2009
Sold by
Galveston El Cortez Villas Llc
Bought by
Ingersoll Gregg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,600
Interest Rate
4.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2008
Sold by
Stemmer Kenneth Edward and Leblanc Marc E
Bought by
Galveston El Cortez Villas Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guzman Melissa Guadalupe -- Southland Title
Hall Jaron W -- South Land Title Llc
Griffin Barbara E -- South Land Title Llc
Ingersoll Gregg Stephen -- South Land Title Llc
Ingersoll Gregg -- Stewart Title
Galveston El Cortez Villas Llc -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guzman Melissa Guadalupe $211,500
Previous Owner Hall Jaron W $100,000
Previous Owner Griffin Barbara E $72,800
Previous Owner Ingersoll Gregg $81,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Rented $1,650 0.0% --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Rent $1,650 0.0% --
07/16/2024 07/16/24 Sold -- -- --
06/16/2024 06/16/24 For Sale $240,000 0.0% $351 / Sq Ft
06/10/2024 06/10/24 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2024 05/16/24 For Sale $240,000 0.0% $351 / Sq Ft
05/11/2024 05/11/24 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2024 05/03/24 Price Changed $240,000 0.0% $351 / Sq Ft
05/03/2024 05/03/24 For Sale $240,000 0.0% $351 / Sq Ft
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Rented $1,400 0.0% --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 Under Contract -- -- --
03/16/2021 03/16/21 For Rent $1,400 -- --
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 $3,589 $207,370 $4,250 $203,120
2023 $3,589 $207,080 $4,250 $202,830
2022 $2,323 $115,230 $4,250 $110,980
2021 $2,606 $115,230 $4,250 $110,980
2020 $2,858 $119,260 $4,250 $115,010
2019 $3,039 $123,230 $4,250 $118,980
2018 $3,049 $123,230 $4,250 $118,980
2017 $3,013 $123,230 $4,250 $118,980
2016 $3,013 $123,246 $4,246 $119,000
2015 $2,638 $106,586 $4,246 $102,340
2014 $2,672 $106,586 $4,246 $102,340
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11814178

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3171-0002-0010-000