Houses Texas Galveston County Galveston East End Historic District

$2,800 / Month

1005 Postoffice St

Galveston, TX 77550

409-233-7325

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,287 sq ft
Available

Available Jun 1

Highlights

Central Heating and Cooling System
Historic Home

1005 Postoffice St

About This Home

Available Jun 1

**CHARMING CRAFTSMAN 2 BEDROOM - ONE BLOCK FROM UTMB** Charming 2-bedroom,1-bath Craftsman bungalow for lease just one block from University of Texas Medical Branch. This furnished home blends historic character with comfortable coastal living,featuring loads of natural light,warm architectural details,and a lush garden setting. Enjoy a fenced yard ideal for relaxing,entertaining,or enjoying Gulf breezes. Conveniently located near UTMB,downtown Galveston,restaurants,and the Seawall. Rare opportunity to lease a classic Galveston Craftsman in an unbeatable location. Living Galveston... Its a Lifestyle. MLS ID 36108709

1005 Postoffice St is a house located in Galveston County and the 77550 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Galveston Independent School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1960

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Interior Spaces

1,287 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 6/1/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

Historic Home

Schools

Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School Ball High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

Galveston Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Shane McDermott | Shane F. McDermott,Broker
Phone Number
Contact
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Neighborhood

Galveston’s East End Historic District is a charming community brimming with colorful buildings in an array of architectural stylings across 50 city blocks. The district is considered a National Historic Landmark and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.

Many of the district’s historic homes double as rentals, providing the community with a variety of townhomes, apartments, and houses available for rent along tree-lined streets. The East End Historic District boasts a walkable layout, with plenty of eclectic architecture to admire while strolling through the neighborhood.

In addition to its picturesque residences, the district offers quick access to Downtown Galveston, Port of Galveston, the University of Texas Medical Branch, and the Historic Strand District. The East End Historic District is also within close reach of renowned attractions like the Galveston Seawall and Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UT Medical Branch	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
College of the Mainland	Drive:	27 min	17.8 mi
Alvin Community College	Drive:	50 min	32.5 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake	Drive:	48 min	34.7 mi

1005 Postoffice St is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.

Schools

Austin Middle School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

426 Students

Attendance Zone

Aim High School

Public Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades 5-12

77 Students

Attendance Zone

Morgan Elementary Magnet School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

565 Students

Nearby

Ball High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,934 Students

Attendance Zone

East End Preschool

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

65 Students

Nearby

Satori School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

36 Students

Nearby

O'Connell College Preparatory School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

69 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1005 Postoffice St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Piazza Blanca	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

1005 Postoffice St has 1 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Texas Seaport Museum	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Moody Gardens	Drive:	13 min	6.5 mi
Seawolf Park	Drive:	16 min	7.7 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary	Drive:	29 min	9.1 mi

1005 Postoffice St has 5 parks within 9.1 miles, including Texas Seaport Museum, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Moody Gardens.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi

1005 Postoffice St is 0.2 mile from Shriners Hospitals for Children, and is convenient to other hospitals, including University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	11 min	5.9 mi
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	47 min	33.3 mi

1005 Postoffice St is 5.9 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.