- 1
- baths
- 360
- sqft
- 1960
- year built
- Status:
- Active
- MLS #:
- 3051663
- Neighborhood:
- Galveston Townsite
- County:
- Galveston
- Listed By:
- Celeste Taylor-Velasco - Redfin Corporation
- Office Phone:
- (832) 648-1671
- Agent Email:
- celeste.velasco@redfin.com
Sponsoring Broker: Derek Eisenberg, Continental Real Estate Group, Inc
SMALL IN SIZE, HUGE ON GALVESTON CHARM! Fall in love w/ this super cute 360 SF STUDIO COTTAGE nestled in Galveston Townsite, where island adventures are just minutes away! This 1-story home offers an efficient studio layout, 1 full bath & an inviting covered front porch w/ white railings, perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. A charming blue-gray exterior, tropical landscaping, decorative stone beds & compact 839 SF lot make for an easy-care island retreat. Ideal as a cozy full-time residence, weekend escape or investment opportunity! Enjoy a CENTRAL ISLAND LOCATION near Seawall Blvd, sandy Gulf beaches, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Kempner Park & historic Moody Mansion. Explore the boutiques, dining, galleries & entertainment of The Strand Historic District, plus nearby museums, cruise terminals & the vibrant downtown waterfront. Experience Galveston's coastal lifestyle, historic charm & endless recreation right outside your door!
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 1960
- 0.0193 Acre Lot
- 1 day on Market
-
- Bathrooms
- 1
-
- Year Built
- 1960
-
- Stories
- 1.0
-
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
-
- Construction Materials
- Cement Siding
-
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
-
- Living Area
- 360.0
-
- Flooring
- Laminate
-
- Patio And Porch
- Porch
-
- Cooling
- Electric
-
- Heating
- Electric
-
- Acres
- 0.0193
-
- Lot Features
- Subdivided
-
- Water
- Public
-
- Area
- 33
-
- County
- Galveston
-
- City
- Galveston
-
- Neighborhood
- Galveston Townsite
-
- Zip Code
- 77550
-
- High School
- Ball High School
-
- Middle School
- Gisd Open Enroll
-
- Elementary School
- Gisd Open Enroll
-
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Estimated Sales Price Range:
$83,050 - $154,235
Source: Constellation Data Labs
Price History
| 11/11/2026 | Listed | $175,000 |
| Source: Houston Association of REALTORS #3051663 | ||
Source: MLS Data
Deed History
| 03/13/2025 | Affidavit of Death | $0 |
| 11/30/2020 | Executor’s Deed | $0 |
| 11/30/2020 | Intrafamily Transfer - Transaction is between related parties for any reason & no consideration. | $0 |
| 01/29/2007 | Warranty Deed | $0 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $175,000 with 360 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $486 per square foot.
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1218 26th St was listed on November 11, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 1 days.
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This home was built in 1960, making it approximately 66 years old.
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1218 26th St sits on a 0.02-acre lot, which is 871 square feet.
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Based on MLS info, this home is zoned for:
- Elementary: Gisd Open Enroll
- Middle: Gisd Open Enroll
- High: Ball High School
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Last Updated: November 12, 2026 at 12:55AM | Source: Houston Association of REALTORS | MLS#: 3051663
