Houses Texas Galveston County Galveston East End Historic District

$1,850 / Month

1319 Postoffice St

Galveston, TX 77550

409-763-2800

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,239 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Views to the North
Wood Flooring
Victorian Architecture
High Ceiling
Balcony
1 Car Attached Garage

1319 Postoffice St

About This Home

Available Now

Circa 1873 Widow Katharine Burke House. High raised house with garage underneath. The only house on the entire block with a driveway. Located next door to the popular Sunflower Bakery. Except for the front driveway,the front and back yards are completely fenced. Walk-way on the west side of the house connecting the two yards. The house has a center hall with one bedroom on one side and the living room on the other. There is a back hallway,once a back side porch that has access to the middle bedroom,the kitchen,a full bath & a door to the back porch. Both bedrooms have closets. Central air & heat. Wood/wood laminate floors throughout the house. Kitchen has gas range and a refrigerator. Utility room is downstairs and has washer and dryer. There is a driveway and a garage. Garage does not have a garage door opener,but does have a cement floor. The yard is mowed twice a month and is included in the rent(Landlord pays for the mowing). Historic house with much character. Owner/agent MLS ID 42206976

1319 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.

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1873

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower 1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Laminate

Home Design

Victorian Architecture

Interior Spaces

High Ceiling Living Room Formal Entry Ceiling Fan Utility Room 1,239 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Gas Range

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 7/28/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

5,160 Sq Ft Lot North Facing Home Historic Home Back Yard Fenced Lot Dimensions are 42x120

Outdoor Features

Balcony

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage

Schools

Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School Ball High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas No Utilities

Views

Views to the North

Community Details

Overview

Front Yard Maintenance Galveston Townsite Subdivision

Pet Policy

The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by David Bowers | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston
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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.

Learn more about living in East End Historic District

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UT Medical Branch	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
College of the Mainland	Drive:	27 min	17.4 mi
Alvin Community College	Drive:	50 min	32.2 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake	Drive:	48 min	34.4 mi

1319 Postoffice St is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.

Schools

Austin Middle

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

572 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

70 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1319 Postoffice St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
N Seawall Blvd	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
The Strand Outlet Stores	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Central Plaza Mall	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi

1319 Postoffice St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Texas Seaport Museum	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Moody Gardens	Drive:	13 min	6.1 mi
Seawolf Park	Drive:	15 min	7.5 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary	Drive:	30 min	9.4 mi

1319 Postoffice St has 5 parks within 9.4 miles, including Texas Seaport Museum, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Moody Gardens.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Shriners Children's Texas	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi

1319 Postoffice St is 0.4 mile from Shriners Children's Texas, 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	5.7 mi
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	47 min	33.0 mi

1319 Postoffice St is 5.7 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.