Garden sink along the walkway from the backyard to the front.

Circa 1888, this one story gable-front Victorian cottage has many of its shutters. The front and back of the property are completely fenced.

The location of the property is in the Lost Bayou Historical District and sits on a beautiful block of other restored Victorian homes.

The oak canopy of Avenue M is noteworthy as it survived the devastating hurricane Ike of 2008.

At the west end of the block, across the street, is the celebrated Bryan Museum

Nice covered front porch provides a wonderful outdoors space.

There is Victorian screen door and the large transom with the house address.

The house has been on the Galveston Historical Annual Homes Tour (2008) and is a 1900 Storm Survivor. Front porch swing is a nice feature.

Entry door to the left. Front parlor to the right through the doorway in the back ground and large dining room to the right. There are tall baseboards, toe molding and original woodwork throughout the house.

The outdoor shutters allow lots of light but also give privacy to the front living room. Beautiful floors. Dining area to the right.

Looking from the dining area into the living room.

Large dining area could accommodate a dining area in the bay window area and a den setting in the rest of the room. Kitchen a full hall bath to the right.

Kitchen has double sink to the left and wainscoting and large doorway to a entry way leading to the front door.

Kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator.

Front bedroom. Baseboards, tall ceilings and doorway on the left is another entrance to the second bedroom.

Looking from the second bedroom into the front bedroom with doorway on the right going to the front foyer.

Primary bedroom with closets to the right. Front bedroom through the doorway in the background.

Primary bedroom with closets to the foreground and ensuite bath in the background to the right. On the left is the doorway to the hallway.

Ensuite bath for the primary bedroom. Clawfoot tub with shower spray attachment. High wainscoting.

Attached to the ensuite bath is the stacked washer/dryer in its separate room.

Rear deck outside the back door. Steps to the right go to walkway to the two car garage.

From the deck looking at the two car garage. Main entrance on the left. Garage opens on the other side to a paved alley.

Completely fenced backyard with planting beds on the east side of the garage.

Backyard setting with the deck to the left and the covered open area of the garage in the foreground.

There is a walkway on the right to the front of the house. There are flower beds along the deck and along the fences.

Spacious two car garage with alley drive-in entrance.

Another utility sink in the garage in its own separate room. Many accommodations for gardening at this property.

Galveston, TX 77550

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$399,500List Price

$3,283 Est. Mo. Payment

1,538ft2

Status

Available

Price Comparison
$20,743 higher
Home Size
445 sq. ft. larger
Built in 1888
Older than 98% of homes in Galveston
Galveston Snapshot
• 1597 active listings
• 22% have 2 bedrooms
• Typical 2 bedroom size: 1093 sq. ft.
• Typical 2 bedroom price: $378,756

Description

Circa 1888, This one-story Victorian home has two large bedrooms, 2 baths, large dining/den and a formal living room. There is a large deck in the backyard and a large two car garage with paved alley access. There are 11 foot high ceilings, original woodwork, refinished wood floors and a fully fenced yard. Located in a historic district, it is half a block to the Bryan Museum and surrounded by blocks of restored historic houses. The house was on the 2008 Annual Homes Tour. Beautiful historic house on a beautiful street with its original oak canopy. In February, 2025, a new 4 ton heating/cooling unit, all new ductwork and supply and return sheet metal plenum, with warranty.

MLS Listing ID

8226009

Listed By

David Bowers
1+409-763-2800
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-Gary Greene-Galveston Intown

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High School

Ball High School

Elementary School

Gisd Open Enroll

High School District

Galveston

Middle Or Junior School

Gisd Open Enroll

Geo Market Area

East End

Tax Year

2023

Tax Rate

1.7477

Tax Annual Amount

3993

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Home Price

Down Payment (5%)

Interest Rate

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,283

Loan Amount

$379,525

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Home Facts

Bathroom

Bathrooms Full

Kitchen

Appliances

Dryer Included
Water Heater
Refrigerator Included
Washer Included
Gas Range

Garage

Garage Dimension

23x23

Laundry

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Washer Hookup

Highlights

Interior Features

Formal Entry/Foyer
High Ceilings
All Bedrooms Down

Roof

Composition

Sewer

Public Sewer

Cooling

Electric
Ceiling Fan(s)

Fencing

Back Yard
Full

Stories

Garage Spaces

Lot Size Acres

0.1179

Parcel Number

350500200012000

Property Type

Residential

Covered Spaces

Direction Faces

South

Parking Features

Oversized
Garage Door Opener

Property Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Exterior Features

Sprinkler System

Property Type

Single-Family

Building Area Total

1538

Lot Size Dimensions

120 x 42

Patio And Porch Features

Patio/Deck

Flooring

Wood
Vinyl
Tile

Year Built

1888

Road Surface Type

Asphalt

Foundation Details

Pillar/Post/Pier

Architectural Style

Victorian

Construction Materials

Wood Siding

Heating

Natural Gas

Heating

Water Source

Public

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