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$1,800 / Month

813 Nelson Ave

Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650

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409-974-0574

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,920 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Traditional Architecture
Wood Flooring
Balcony
Family Room Off Kitchen
Cooling System Powered By Gas
Living Room

813 Nelson Ave

About This Home

Available Now

This beautifully maintained single-family home offers 1,920 sq. ft. of living space on a generous 14,000 sq. ft. lot,featuring original wood accents throughout. The property includes 3 bedrooms,2 full bathrooms,new roof September 2025,HVAC and Minisplit replaced in 2022,double pained windows throughout home and is equipped with a Generac generator for added peace of mind. Located in the heart of Port Bolivar,just minutes from the ferry and local beaches,this home is ideal for full-time living,a vacation retreat,or an investment property. Bonus Opportunity: This listing includes the option to purchase 3 adjacent lots totaling 1.6 acres,offered separately on the MLS. These additional lots provide flexibility for expansion or investment,with photos attached to this listing. This property is also listed for sale. MLS# 3872400

813 Nelson Ave is a house located in Galveston County and the 77650 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Galveston Independent 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 1945

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Family Room Off Kitchen Living Room Ceiling Fan Wood Burning Fireplace 1,920 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Disposal

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 1/30/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

0.32 Acre Lot South Facing Home Cleared Lot

Outdoor Features

Balcony

Schools

Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School Ball High School

Utilities

Cooling System Powered By Gas Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas Septic Tank No Utilities

Community Details

Overview

Port Bolivar Townsite Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Virginia Simmons | Compass RE Texas,LLC - Houston
Phone Number
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
UT Medical Branch	Drive:	24 min	6.4 mi
College of the Mainland	Drive:	51 min	24.2 mi
Univ. of Houston Clear Lake	Drive:	72 min	41.2 mi
San Jacinto College, Central	Drive:	78 min	45.3 mi

813 Nelson Ave is within 24 minutes or 6.4 miles from UT Medical Branch. It is also near College of the Mainland and Univ. of Houston Clear Lake.

Schools

Burnet Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-4

527 Students

Attendance Zone

Morgan Elementary Magnet School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-4

565 Students

Attendance Zone

Austin Middle

Public Elementary School

Grades 5-6

426 Students

Attendance Zone

Ball High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,934 Students

Attendance Zone

Heritage Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

Nearby

Trinity Episcopal School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

270 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Car-Dependent

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Airport:

Businesses:

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 813 Nelson Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Piazza Blanca	Drive:	24 min	6.6 mi
Old Galveston Square	Drive:	26 min	7.4 mi

813 Nelson Ave has 2 shopping centers within 7.4 miles, which is about a 26-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary	Drive:	8 min	4.3 mi
Texas Seaport Museum	Drive:	26 min	7.3 mi
Galveston Harbor Tours	Drive:	26 min	7.4 mi
Moody Gardens	Drive:	37 min	12.6 mi
Seawolf Park	Drive:	39 min	13.9 mi

813 Nelson Ave has 5 parks within 13.9 miles, including Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, Texas Seaport Museum, and Galveston Harbor Tours.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Drive:	24 min	6.4 mi
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Drive:	24 min	6.5 mi

813 Nelson Ave is 6.4 miles from University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	35 min	12.1 mi
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	71 min	39.7 mi

813 Nelson Ave is 12.1 miles from Pelican Spit Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Lyndon B Johnson Space Center.