Fall in love with this fully renovated 1920s beach cottage in Midtown Galveston, where timeless character meets modern comfort. Just minutes from the beach & a short walk from Galveston’s iconic Gaido’s Restaurant, this location is ideal for coastal living & fun in the sun. Lovingly restored, the home features beautiful original wood ceilings that add warmth & authentic charm. The open-concept kitchen is completely updated with Calacatta Gold quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, & soft-close cabinets/drawers. Additional upgrades include recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans, a 14 SEER HVAC system, electrical & plumbing, & beautifully renovated bathrooms. Enjoy relaxing on the welcoming front porch or unwinding in the hot tub after a day at the beach. The one-car garage offers covered parking plus extra storage for beach gear. This is truly a must-see coastal retreat!
For sale
$380,000
1602 40th St, Galveston, TX 77550
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2,578 Square Feet Lot
$362,400 Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 182 days
- 68
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Raquel Bell TREC #0659584 281-650-4839,
Keller Williams Signature
Source: HAR,MLS#: 21816159
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pots/Pans Drawers, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Oven, Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway Gate, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Side Yard
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 2,578 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 351000343001001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC, Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Galveston Outlots
Location
- Region: Galveston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,860
- Annual tax amount: $4,415
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: All Furniture & Decor (Available For Purchase)
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$362,400
$344,000 - $381,000
$1,807/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $380,000-1.3%$440/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $385,000-10.5%$446/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $430,000+19.4%$498/sqft |
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| 3/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/16/2024 | Pending sale | $360,000$417/sqft |
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| 2/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $360,000+0.3%$417/sqft |
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| 5/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HAR #36829704 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2023 | Pending sale | $359,000$416/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Price change | $359,000-2.7%$416/sqft |
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| 3/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,000-2.6%$427/sqft |
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| 2/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $379,000$439/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,415 -3.3% | $256,860 -2.6% |
| 2024 | $4,566 +10.4% | $263,820 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $4,137 +277.4% | $236,700 +126.7% |
| 2022 | $1,096 -17.5% | $104,423 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,328 +277.9% | $94,930 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $351 +4.8% | $85,415 -8.4% |
| 2019 | $335 +40% | $93,220 +18.8% |
| 2018 | $240 | $78,490 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $240 -23.1% | $79,360 +36% |
| 2016 | $312 +0.5% | $58,340 -5.7% |
| 2015 | $310 -17.8% | $61,890 +20.9% |
| 2014 | $378 | $51,200 +18.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $43,234 +10% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,304 +10% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,731 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $32,483 +10% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,530 -42.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $51,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $51,200 +9.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,950 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,950 +15% |
| 2004 | -- | $40,840 +17.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,750 +17.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,490 +12% |
| 2001 | -- | $26,330 |
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Neighborhood: Lasker Park
Nearby schools
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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