Galveston/Galveston County

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Real Estate Services in the Galveston/Galveston County Area

Housing options in Galveston range from stately Victorian-era homes along Broadway Boulevard to beachfront villas and bungalows. Several high-rise condominiums and apartment complexes dot the shoreline. Subdivisions of single-family dwellings offer more traditional homes within the city. Resort waterfront properties are the hottest segment of the market, with prices of $200,000 or more.

New developments that feature recently constructed resort homes are an attractive option for newcomers. Pirate's Cove is a new development nestled around the Galveston Country Club that offers views of the bay and golf course from each home. Lafitte’s Cove is a relatively new community on the west side of the island.

The north side of Galveston Bay hosts an abundance of housing options. Texas City, with a population of just more than 40,000, was named an All American City by the National Civic League in 1997. The "City by the Bay" is home to College of the Mainland.

La Marque, a neighbor to Texas City, is home to more than 14,000 people. As a bird sanctuary, La Marque offers watchers a glimpse of Texas’ many species, including seasonal waterfowl. The town is home to Factory Stores of America, a complex of 40 outlets owned and operated by world-famous manufacturers.

Throughout the Texas City–La Marque communities, new home construction is at a record pace. Home styles include ultramodern, two-story brick showpieces; sprawling ranch-style residences on large lots; and quaint, country-style homes. Total housing units are about 12,400 in Texas City and 5,000 in La Marque. Median area home value is about $58,000.

Dickinson, located on I-45 between Galveston and Houston, provides new and resale housing from $60,000 to $350,000. The community's Bayou Park offers new housing, while resale opportunities are abundant.

Attractions include the beaches on Galveston Island, Texas Ice Stadium, Gulf Greyhound Park for dog racing, Armand Bayou Nature Center, the Battleship Texas and the San Jacinto Monument, and JSC’s Space Center Houston. Area colleges include Alvin Community College, College of the Mainland, two San Jacinto College campus, Galveston College and two University of Houston campuses. Recreational opportunities include golf, movie theaters, boat rentals and launches, marinas and area parks.