Full of history and thoughtfully restored, this one-of-a-kind Galveston cottage offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an expansive ~370 SF wraparound porch for enjoying the coastal breeze. Believed to have been built from salvaged lumber after the 1900 Storm for a laborer involved in the island's grade raising and Seawall construction, this home is a rare piece of Galveston's heritage. The recent renovation preserves the original wood ceilings, walls, and floors while adding modern comforts, including all-new plumbing, electrical, insulated walls, mini-split HVAC, on-demand water heater, washer/dryer, and new appliances. Smart interior storage, resilient low-maintenance landscaping, and a location just 2.5 blocks from the beach in the sought-after San Jacinto neighborhood complete the package. Ideal as a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment, this beautifully restored historic cottage is truly unlike anything else on the market.
For sale
$229,000
1301 15th St, Galveston, TX 77550
1beds
478sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
1,250 Square Feet Lot
$126,000 Zestimate®
$479/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New appliancesResilient low-maintenance landscapingOn-demand water heaterMini-split hvacSmart interior storageAll-new plumbingInsulated walls
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian Schwenk TREC #0775317 845-519-0118,
Coldwell Banker TGRE
Source: HAR,MLS#: 45438807
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 478
- Total interior livable area: 478 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1,250 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 506800000011002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Meade & Johnson Ne 21
Location
- Region: Galveston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $479/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,606
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full Ownership
Estimated market value
$126,000
$101,000 - $154,000
$1,463/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+227.6%$479/sqft |
Source:  HAR #45438807 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2015 | Listing removed | $69,900$146/sqft |
Source: J Holt Properties #56650564 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $69,900$146/sqft |
Source: J Holt Properties #56650564 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2004 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,606 -7.9% | $151,600 -7.3% |
| 2024 | $2,830 +2114.2% | $163,520 +85.9% |
| 2023 | $128 -52.4% | $87,979 +10% |
| 2022 | $269 -74.6% | $79,981 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,059 -2% | $72,710 +52.2% |
| 2020 | $1,081 +18.3% | $47,770 +14.9% |
| 2019 | $913 -1.4% | $41,560 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $926 | $37,030 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $926 +2.8% | $37,440 +1.6% |
| 2016 | $901 +4376.9% | $36,860 +61.2% |
| 2015 | $20 -89.6% | $22,870 +18.7% |
| 2014 | $193 | $19,260 |
| 2013 | -- | $19,260 |
| 2012 | -- | $19,260 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,260 |
| 2010 | -- | $19,260 +96.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $9,780 -41.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,630 +10.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $15,020 |
| 2006 | -- | $15,020 +150.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $5,990 +22.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $4,890 +5.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $4,630 -41.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,940 +14.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,960 |
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Neighborhood: San Jacinto
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAAustin Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10AIM College & Career PrepGrades: 8-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Ball High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gisd Open Enroll
- Middle: Gisd Open Enroll
- High: Ball High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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