Texas Galveston County Galveston East End Historic District

$1,455 / Month

1524 Mechanic St Unit 5

Galveston, TX 77550

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Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

458 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Window Unit Cooling System
Courtyard
No Heating
1-Story Property

1524 Mechanic St Unit 5

About This Home

Available Now

Enjoy this 1 bed 1 bath in the heart of the East End Historical District! This upstairs unit is in the back building,and is quaint,bright,and clean! Ask about other units,we have both 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom units. Just a short walk to the strand,UTMB,the cruise terminal and more! Section 8 welcome. MLS# 91431620

1524 Mechanic St is an apartment community located in Galveston County and the 77550 ZIP Code.

* 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

Year Built

Built in 1858

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

458 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Electric Range

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 2/23/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

5,140 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Courtyard

Schools

Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School Ball High School

Utilities

Window Unit Cooling System No Heating

Community Details

Overview

Galveston Townsite Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Tammy Petterson | UTR TEXAS,REALTORS
Phone Number
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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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	17.5 mi
Alvin Community College	Drive:	50 min	32.3 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake	Drive:	48 min	34.4 mi

1524 Mechanic St Unit 5 is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Alvin Community College.

Transportation

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Minimal Transit

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Out of 100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1524 Mechanic St Unit 5.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Old Galveston Square	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Piazza Blanca	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

1524 Mechanic St Unit 5 has 2 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Texas Seaport Museum	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Moody Gardens	Drive:	13 min	6.4 mi
Seawolf Park	Drive:	15 min	7.1 mi
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary	Drive:	30 min	9.4 mi

1524 Mechanic St Unit 5 has 5 parks within 9.4 miles, including Texas Seaport Museum, Galveston Harbor Tours, and Moody Gardens.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi

1524 Mechanic St Unit 5 is 0.6 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:	10 min	5.3 mi
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	47 min	33.0 mi

1524 Mechanic St Unit 5 is 5.3 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.