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$1,800 / Month

1213 55th St

Galveston, TX 77551

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Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

870 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Traditional Architecture
Wood Flooring
Bathtub with Shower
Tile Flooring
Central Heating and Cooling System
Combination Dining and Living Room

1213 55th St

About This Home

Available Now

Step into this classic 1920 Galveston beach cottage,where vintage character blends seamlessly with modern comfort. The generous 17 × 18 great room provides an inviting space for relaxing or gathering with family and friends,while **two bedrooms—each with a private full bath—**ensure comfort and privacy for every guest. Thoughtful updates,including a new roof (2025) and new driveway (2024),offer peace of mind. Ideally situated just one minute from Broadway and three minutes from the beach,the home places you within easy reach of the Pleasure Pier,acclaimed restaurants,boutique shops,and the island’s beloved attractions. Whether you envision a weekend retreat,a summer escape,or your first foray into coastal living,this cottage delivers timeless charm,modern conveniences,and an enviable Galveston address. MLS# 56864628

1213 55th St is a house located in Galveston County and the 77551 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 1920

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower 2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Tile Laminate

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Home Security

Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Combination Dining and Living Room Utility Room 870 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property Window Treatments

Kitchen

Electric Range Oven Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Stacked Washer and Dryer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 10/1/25 12 Month Lease Term

Lot Details

2,450 Sq Ft Lot Back Yard Fenced

Schools

Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School Ball High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

Denver Resurvey Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Albert Cantu | Compass RE Texas,LLC - Houston
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

Situated about three miles west of historic Downtown Galveston, Bayou Shore is a laidback neighborhood bordering the Offatts Bayou. The community’s close proximity to the bayou and Galveston’s Gulf Coast beaches is ideal for water-based activities like fishing, boating, and jet skiing.

Bayou Shore is also convenient to a bevy of exciting area attractions like Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. A wide variety of restaurants are strewn along Broadway Avenue J, offering plenty of options for tasty cuisine near the northern portions of the neighborhood.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UT Medical Branch	Drive:	7 min	4.1 mi
College of the Mainland	Drive:	22 min	14.2 mi
Alvin Community College	Drive:	44 min	29.0 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake	Drive:	42 min	31.2 mi

1213 55th St is within 7 minutes or 4.1 miles from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.

Schools

Burnet Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

527 Students

Attendance Zone

Judah's Tribe Of Youth

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

8 Students

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Transportation

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

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74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1213 55th St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Sarraco Plaza	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Broadway	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Hatmaker Plaza	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi

1213 55th St has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Galveston Harbor Tours	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Texas Seaport Museum	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi
Moody Gardens	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi
Seawolf Park	Drive:	12 min	5.4 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary	Drive:	35 min	12.7 mi

1213 55th St has 5 parks within 12.7 miles, including Moody Gardens, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Texas Seaport Museum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi

1213 55th St is 3.9 miles from Shriners Hospitals for Children, and is convenient to other hospitals, including University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.