Featured Properties
2608 Avenue O

2608 Avenue O

GalvestonTX 77550
$1,300,000
Spectacularly remodeled home in Kempner Park on tree shaded Avenue O! Remodeled in 2023, this 7 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home has all the modern conveniences within a charming historic property. The expansive front porch welcomes you to an archetectural treasure! The wood burning fireplace in the large formal living room is the focal point of the home. The kitchen and butler’s pantry are a cooks delight! Highlights include: Soaring ceilings, refinished wood floors, transoms, crown molding, milllwork, a formal as well as a back staircase. There is a downstairs ensuite primary as well as a powder room. The large attic includes an expansive cedar coat closet. There is also a spacious outside entertaining area. Owners have put in new driveway that compliments the large 2 car detached garage. Zoned A/C , all appliances convey. Furnishings are negotiable however there are a few exceptions. The home has beeen set up as an investment property for small group events and reunions .
1409 Sealy Street

1409 Sealy Street

GalvestonTX 77550
$1,050,000
This beautifully restored & updated March 1900 Historic home on Sealy St. in East End Historic District (purportedly the loveliest street in the district) includes 6 bedrooms (2 primaries) 3.5 baths w/fenced in yard incl. a 2 car garage accessed from alley w/ a lovely one bed and bath apartment above. Architectural highlights abound from original wood floors to soaring ceilings, arched doorways & outdoor galleries. This property has it all! Main floor boasts an ensuite primary bedroom, eat in updated kitchen as well as a welcoming foyer & formal living & dining rooms. There is a lushly landscped yard w/ multipe seating areas & a gazebo. Exceptional storage rare in historic properties includes a third floor attic accesed by stairwell (not a pull down ladder) that could also be add’l living space. Apt. is leased until 8/25. A charming touch is the Tall Ship ELISSA Figurehead tree sculpture that greets visitors to the home. Neighbors include Sacred heart Church and the Bishop’s Palace.
1414 25th Street

1414 25th Street

GalvestonTX 77550
$625,000
Nestled on iconic Rosenberg Street in Galveston, this charming 1899 home offers a perfect blend of comfort, versatility & location. Positioned on the Mardi Gras parade route, it’s an entertainer’s dream with front-row access to the festivities. The main house features 2 bedrooms,1.5 bathrooms, a cozy living room w/ a gas-insert fireplace, creating a warm & inviting space. Upstairs, the bedrooms provide a peaceful retreat, while the half bath downstairs adds convenience. Above the detached two-car garage, a spectacularly designed 1/1 apt. offers an additional 535 sq ft of living space. There is an electric fireplace & ideal as a guest suite, rental, or private studio. The beautifully landscaped front yard and  backyard, complete with a serene fountain, serves as an outdoor oasis, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. On the Trolly route, makes it easily accessible to Galveston’s beaches and attractions. The property is a rare gem that combines coastal charm with an unbeatable location.
1307 24th Street

1307 24th Street

GalvestonTX 77550
$410,000
Nestled on iconic Rosenberg Street in Galveston, this charming 1899 home offers a perfect blend of comfort, versatility & location. Positioned on the Mardi Gras parade route, it’s an entertainer’s dream with front-row access to the festivities. The main house features 2 bedrooms,1.5 bathrooms, a cozy living room w/ a gas-insert fireplace, creating a warm & inviting space. Upstairs, the bedrooms provide a peaceful retreat, while the half bath downstairs adds convenience. Above the detached two-car garage, a spectacularly designed 1/1 apt. offers an additional 535 sq ft of living space. There is an electric fireplace & ideal as a guest suite, rental, or private studio. The beautifully landscaped front yard and  backyard, complete with a serene fountain, serves as an outdoor oasis, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. On the Trolly route, makes it easily accessible to Galveston’s beaches and attractions. The property is a rare gem that combines coastal charm with an unbeatable location.
11622 Beachside

11622 Beachside

GalvestonTX 77554
$1,750,000
This stunning home offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the beach and Gulf from its prime second-row location, just steps away from beach access in Beachside Village. Lovingly cared for by its original owners, who enjoyed it privately for over a decade, the property has been seamlessly transitioned into a short-term rental. The spacious layout features 4 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with every bedroom offering an attached bath. This home has an additional flex space, currently used as a fifth bedroom, that could make a perfect office. The luxurious primary suite boasts two walk-in closets, a separate shower, and a charming clawfoot soaking tub. Enjoy three covered decks, two with serene beach views, and cozy up by the gas log fireplace in the living room. Furnishings are negotiable, making this an exceptional opportunity for a move-in-ready coastal retreat or investment property. The owners are replacing the metal roof, ensuring lasting quality.
1 Cedar Lawn Drive

1 Cedar Lawn Drive

GalvestonTX 77551
$749,000
Welcome home to this beautiful 1927 home located in the highly desirable Cedar Lawn Subdivision. You are sure to love the tall ceilings and original wood floors you will find at the home. The large living room overlooks the private pool, and the kitchen features an abundance of cabinets and is complete with a breakfast room. There is a large patio area between the home, pool, and garage. Upstairs you will find all the bedrooms with a large main suite with ensuite bathroom and upstairs balcony access. There is a completely renovated 1/1 garage apartment perfect for a guest or live inb nanny!
3010 Avenue P

3010 Avenue P

GalvestonTX 77550
$425,000
Historic charm with all the modern amenities you could ask for. This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home has been fully renovated and is located just blocks from the beach. The property was thoughtfully remodeled in 2021-2022. As you enter, you’ll be welcomed by a spacious, open-concept layout that includes a large island kitchen seamlessly connecting to the living area. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home with modern appliances, ample counter space, and, a pantry for all your storage needs. Downstairs, the primary bedroom has a walk in closet and 3 piece bath. Upstairs, find 2 bedrooms, a second living area, a full bath and a secondary kitchen- handy for a cooking enthusiast. Enjoy the glorious double gallery front porches facing the breeze. Two car garage with alley access. Upgrades: PEX plumbing, LVP flooring, storm windows, high efficiency HVAC and a tankless water heater.
4419 Avenue Q 1/2

4419 Avenue Q 1/2

GalvestonTX 77550
$365,000
Welcome to this adorable craftsman cottage featuring two large porches, a fenced back yard, and a detached 2 car garage. This home is an active short term rental, and conveys fully furnished, minus a few exclusions. When you step into the home, you will be sure to love the open living and dining room with ample windows to allow a flood of natural light. The kitchen is complete with granite countertops. Both bedrooms are located just off the living room, and share a bathroom with a shower. Off the primary bedroom, you will find an office, perfect for those who work from home, or this area would make a great closet. The home also has a large utility room with storage closets. This home would make a great full-time home, part-time home, or investment property. Call today to schedule your appointment.
216 25th Street

216 25th Street

GalvestonTX 77550
$375,000
Looking for a unique place to call Home? This 1954 sq ft,1/1 condo in Historic 1874 Ship Mechanics Row building includes 1726 sq ft on the 1st fl. & 228 sq ft upstairs (perfect for a 2nd bedroom and\or home office). The laundry is located upstairs, with the adjoing closet it could be converted possibly into a 2nd bathroom. The 1st floor defines flexibility at its finest. Currently only the bedroom & bathroom are divided by walls. Spectacular eat-in kitchen! High ceilings & stained concrete floors add to the historic charm. 1 parking spot assigned in attached street-level garage reached by interior doorway to condo hallway leads to the garage with…
1601 Postoffice

1601 Postoffice

GalvestonTX 77550
$569,000
Lovely raised 3/1.5 home in EEHD. Question about actual date of house Cad has it built in 1896, previous sellers and refrences claim 1907 .The Thomas Bollinger family maintained ownership until 1948, when they sold to Alice A. Mullen who owned the property until 1987. Because the property has so few owners, the house has managed to stay largely intact and retains most of its original design. Architecturally, the house represents the transition between High Victorian and Queen Anne. Double galleries, lots of light walk thru windows artistically crafted wood floors add to its charm. The home boasts an updated kitchen and upstairs bath. The 1/2 bath downstairs could easily…
2601 Avenue O 1/2

2601 Avenue O 1/2

GalvestonTX 77550
$559,000
Beautifully remodeled home in great location. Close to the seawall and downtown. The first floor features a spacious living/dining area and luxurious primary en suite. An oversized island is the highlight of this redone kitchen , great for getting everyone together for dinner. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms and a gorgeous shared bathroom. One upstairs bedroom also includes a private deck. Two car detached garage as well as 2 apartments each are 1/1 over the garage providing investment income. Yard is fully fenced.
1814 Avenue K

1814 Avenue K

GalvestonTX 77550
$645,000
The 1886 James J. Sewall cottage is the oldest house on the block. 27 years ago the home was rescued and renovated. The restoration is credited with helping spur renovation efforts in the neighborhood. It was on the GHF Homes Tour in 1999. Since then, there have only been 2 add’l owners. The current owners have added their own updates as well as creating an outside oasis w/ lush lanscaping & gardens. This updated historic home is located in the lovely Lost Bayou Historic neighborhood,which is close & convenient to everything Galveston offers. The main floor boasts a large living /dining room & the primary bedroom w/large walk-in closet. There are 2 bedrooms…
2005 37th Street

2005 37th Street

GalvestonTX 77550
$299,000
This lovely 3/2 has been recently renovated. Nice sized bedrooms with good closet space. Open floor plan living/dining area with a nice granite breakfast bar in the kitchen. One car detached garage has been converted into a guest quarters or great space for a game room or home office! A nice fenced-in back yard allows for ample entertainment space. Front porch adds to living space and great spot to catch gulf breezes. The driveway provides off street parking.
3533 Avenue M

3533 Avenue M

GalvestonTX 77550
$415,000
This lovely home was built in 2021 having one owner who has used this 4Bed 2Bath/2car garage as a second home weekender, not a STR. Conveniently located in midtown close to the Seawall as well as all Galveston has to offer. This lovely Gulf Coast raised cottage boasts a primary bedroom on the first floor with access to back deck, as well as a full bath and laundry room. The open floor plan invites excellent opportunities for entertaining with its well-appointed kitchen and proximity to the back deck! Great storage throughout the home and the upstairs boasts three additional bedrooms as well as another full bath! All the charm of an older historic home yet a recent new build with modern luxuries. Best of all, all the furniture and appliances convey as well as the GOLF CART! ! The spacious garage can fit 2 cars tandem with room for a golf cart. The fenced in yard provides ample space for fun and relaxation.
3025 Tern Drive

3025 Tern Drive

GalvestonTX 77551
$369,000
Super location and calming sounds of the surf to be heard in this well-maintained, corner lot home in an established neighborhood just 2.5 blocks from the beach and Convention Center and nestled between Moody Gardens and Pleasure Pier! This home boasts an abundance of storage throughout with walk-in closets and oversized primary closet. Plenty of extra closet space in the several hall closets. Tons of storage throughout and two sets of pocket doors to close off bedrooms and living areas for extra privacy. This home boasts a great bunkroom and game room. There is large covered patio with sky lights and breezeway and has a fully fenced backyard. Great lockable closet within the garage would make an ideal craft room or workshop. This property would make a perfect home or investment property as it is already in a rental pool. Furnishings negotiable.

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Your Galveston Real Estate Team​

To buy, sell or lease Galveston talk to Tom Schwenk, owner and broker of Coldwell Banker TGRE. Tom is the number 1 agent for in-town sales and an award-winning realtor with more than 20 years’ experience. Now, a locally owned and operated Coldwell Banker ® affiliate, he has joined an international network with more than 115 years of real estate leadership. This means more experience, more knowledge, and more certainty of success while still offering the local expertise and five star service TGRE is known for. No local brokerage gives you more.

With Tom’s successful history in Galveston it is no wonder he decided to launch his own real estate firm in 2018 after working in the industry for more than 15 years. His vision for Tom’s Galveston Real Estate is a customer focused firm to help people buy, sell or lease Galveston.

The history, beautiful natural features are people who live here are just some of the things that make island life so special. When finding your own place in the sun you need to work with a company that has superior local knowledge about everything that makes Galveston what it is.

Tom has owned property in Galveston since 1987 and became a full time resident in 2001. He has leadership positions on many community and civic organizations and is recognized as an historic homes expert.

Brian Kuhn, Reid Nelson, Robert Zahn, Carole Bell, Brian Schwenk, Mickey Conrad-Matthews, as well as Team Hadley-Sims, Britt Lamb, Luis Santiago, and Corey Cole are our very professional agents who share Tom’s commitment to customer service and knowledge and expertise of the local market.

In addition to a talented group of real estate professionals, Tom’s Team also includes a full administrative staff on hand to care for every client’s needs.

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Tom Schwenk, Owner/Broker

An award-winning Broker, Tom is Galveston’s #1 agent for in-town sales. Tom is well known for his passionate support of Galveston, his expertise in historic homes and his efforts to protect and develop what makes island life so special.
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Brian Schwenk, REALTOR®, Director of Property / Project Management

While in college he interned one summer with Galveston Historical Foundation and his interest in historic homes became personal when he rehabilitated an 1886 raised cottage on Galveston’s 19th Street which was also his first foray into home ownership. 

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Brian Kuhn, Galveston Real Estate

Brian Kuhn, Broker

Brian loves living in Galveston and has been working with buyers and sellers in the area since 2011. While Brian enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for architectural detail and knowledge of market trends, his clients appreciate his responsiveness and knowledge of the transaction process.
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Reid Nelson - Galveston Real Estate

Reid Nelson, REALTOR®

Reid is a native Galvestonian who, after successful careers in law and insurance, returned to Galveston in 2017 to get back to his roots. His clients benefit from his legal and insurance expertise as well as his true love of this town.
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Robert Zahn, REALTOR®

Robert has over fifteen years of working in the Historical Homes market of Galveston. He has have been active in the restoration of his own Victorian era houses, and was actively involved in laying the groundwork for the formation of the San Jacinto Historical Conservation District.
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Carole Bell

Carole Bell, REALTOR®

After a fulfilling career in Finance, she retired but still wanted to do more. So began her second career in real estate - promoting all that Galveston and the areas have to offer. Carole strives to ensure that all parties are well-informed and have a clear understanding throughout all phases of the real estate process when buying or selling their home. 

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Mickey Matthews-Conrad, REALTOR®

Mickey Matthews-Conrad was born and raised in Texas and is proud to be a 5th generation Texan. A very experienced realtor, she has worked in the industry for more than 30 years helping people to realize their real estate dreams. 

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Team Hadley-Sims

We are Team Hadley Sims serving Galveston, and the surrounding areas. We are committed to going above and beyond for our clients whether they are buying or selling. Tee Jay Hadley comes to the real estate side after an extensive career in property management where he most recently served as a Regional Director. Kyle Sims comes to the real estate side from mortgage, where he also serves as a Settlement Specialist.
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Britt Lamb, REALTOR®

Britt Lamb was born and raised on Galveston Island. After a successful career in hospital administration, she now looks forward to helping her clients find their perfect home or workspace.
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Luis Santiago, REALTOR®

Luis’ transition to real estate from home staging came naturally after years of preparing homes for sale. As a licensed real estate agent and listing specialist, he leverages his background to help clients present their homes in the best light, maximizing value and appeal. His experience in the oil and gas industry, paired with his extensive knowledge of what buyers want, gives him a unique edge in the competitive real estate market.
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Corey Cole, REALTOR®

Corey C. Cole first became interested in real estate as a child watching his contractor father work on houses. A licensed realtor since 1997, he said real estate is more than a job, it is a passion. He loves to help everyone from first-time homebuyers to vacation home buyers and everyone in between.
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Shannon Caldwell

Shannon Caldwell, Marketing Director

Originally from New Zealand, Shannon is an award-winning public relations and marketing expert. She first came to Galveston in 2011 where one of the first people she met was Tom Schwenk, who was the leasing agent on the historic home she rented with her family.
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Pride in Galveston Real Estate

Broker/Owner Tom Schwenk recently appeared on LGBTQ Real Estate Podcast.

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Broker/Owner Tom Schwenk recently appeared on 950 AM KPRC Houston radio.

“I had a great time at KPRC radio last week talking about Galveston and local real estate.
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RCC Galveston
RCC Galveston
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Galveston Historical Foundation
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Holy Family School
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Galveston College
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Houston LGBT Chamber
Nia Cultural Center
Nia Cultural Center
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Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce
Turtle Island Restoration
Turtle Island Restoration
Absolute Equality
Absolute Equality
GISD Educational Foundation
GISD Educational Foundation
O’Connell College Preparatory
O’Connell College Preparatory
Meals On Wheels
Meals On Wheels
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
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Downtown Partnership
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The Sea Star Base