galveston real estate
Galveston Texas Map
Galveston, Texas.
Many newcomers are surprised to learn
that Galveston, an island on the Texas Gulf Coast, is just a little
more than a one-hour drive from Houston. Galveston is home to many
residents who work in or on the fringes of Houston. In addition,
many Houstonians own weekend and vacation property in nearby
Galveston or on Galveston Bay. Galveston is a growing housing market
and residential sales are up more than 50 percent in the last two
years. Housing options in Galveston range from stately Victorian-era
mansions along Broadway Boulevard to beach-front villas and
bungalows. Several high-rise condominiums dot the Gulf Coast
shoreline as well as apartment complexes. Subdivisions of
single-family dwellings offer more traditional homes within the city
while resort water-front properties often are built on stilts. Along
the coast, the hottest segment of the market is upper-end homes
priced at $200,000 or more. New developments along the canal and bay
that feature recently constructed resort homes are an attractive
option for newcomers to the area. Pirates' Cove is a new development
nestled around the Galveston Country Club that offers views of the
bay and the golf course from each home. Laffite's Cove is a new
community in the canal area that is being developed by The Woodlands
Corp.
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