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1421 Harbor View Circle

1421 Harbor View Circle

1421 Harbor View Circle
GalvestonTX 77550
$449,000
Expansive 3/2 Mid Century modern with large fenced in yard and secluded back patio. Open and flexible floor plan invites entertaining and makes it easy to achieve. There is an updated kitchen and bathrooms. A lovely sunroom/den sits in the middle of the home. Windows are hurricane impact and with so many the home is always light and bright. There is a wood burning fireplace and seamless gutters. A 2-car garage with driveway ensures d ample off-street parking. The master bedroom and guest bedroom are enormous. This is one story living at its finest. Close proximity to UTMB and east end dog and people park! Convenient to downtown as well. The design of the home has been attributed to Raymond Rapp Jr; AIA who had 2 homes selected for the national record.
4308 Avenue O

4308 Avenue O

4308 Avenue O
GalvestonTX 77550
$529,000
Wonderfully updated 4/2.5/2 in Galveston’s Kempner Park neighborhood, close and convenient to everything! The exterior reflects the time the home was built. Once inside you have all the conveninces one expects for today’s living: open floor plan, breakfast bar, Sonos system & built in security camera, stainless steel smart apliances that convey as do the washer and dryer in garage (the ones in kitchen are going). Don’t miss the gas log fireplace in the living area and shower panel system with Rainfall in the primary bath. All the berooms are located on the second floor as are the 2 both full baths (1/2 bath is on first floor). When entertaining, its easy to move the party outside to the fully fenced backyard which boasts a patio, fire pit and hot tub. There are in the lovely landscaped yard fig, papaya and orange trees. The alley provides access to the air conditioned 2 car garage which has room for a workbench. Extra off street parking is provided by the single wide driveway.
1757 Seaside Drive

1757 Seaside Drive

1757 Seaside Drive
Galveston, TX 77550
$2,425,000
Spectacular views from this beautiful beachfront Property has 6 beds, 6 baths and exceptional views! The sellers are the original owners of this 2006 New Orleans Camelback designed home by architect Cyrus Jones. One of the first residents of Beachtown they have never used the property as a rental, it has been a much-loved second home. The expansive first floor gallery off the living & dining room is a great place to while away an afternoon, shave a cocktail or simply enjoy the incredible views. The home has an elevator 2 bedrooms on the first floor a entertainers dream of a kitchen all open to the incredible views. Upstairs, instead of a 2nd floor gallery there is a marvelous primary suite w/ walk in closet & spa like ensuite. A wall of windows takes advantage of the view. There is also a lovely guest suite with ocean views as well. 2 more bedroom each with own baths make this a perfect place for visitors and extended family. Third fl. widows walk offers panoramic views of Bay & Gulf
2423 37th Street

2423 37th Street

2423 37th Street
Galveston, TX 77550
$445,000
Large 3 Bedroom/2 Full Bath/ 2-car garage home on a corner lot just a few blocks from the beach. Inviting front porch and fenced in front yard with a great deck for entertaining out back. Inside there are freshly painted walls throughout, hardwood floors, remodeled bathroom, central air & heat, as well as a window unit for the back addition. Updated kitchen with pass through to dining area and stainless-steel appliances. This has been a successful long-term rental for the current owners. It could also be a short-term rental given its proximity to the beach or lovely primary residence! Plenty of storage in large 2 car garage which includes the washer & dryer connections. Close and convenient to everything in this midtown location!
4601 Sherman Boulevard

4601 Sherman Boulevard

4601 Sherman Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551
$929,000
Lovely mid-century modern home just 2 blocks from the beach with a Gulf view from upstairs deck. This completely renovated homes boasts 5 bedrooms and 4 baths with a pool. Main floor boasts 3 beds, 3 baths and an office/den. An airy foyer greets you that leads into an open floor with dining, conversation area and living flowing together allowing for ease in entertaining. Doors from living room lead out to the inground pool for ease of indoor-outdoor living. There is a spectacular primary with just redone ensuite. The updated eat in kitchen with ginormous pantry is a chef’s delight. Throughout the home, there is exceptional storage including a large closet off dining area & under the stairs where laundry is located. The stairs lead up to the guest quarters complete with 2 beds, 1 bath and kitchen. The quarters also has a private entrance from outside if one wanted to make this a rental unit. Up here, there is also an incredible deck with gulf views. Appliances convey.
1823 Sealy Street

1823 Sealy Street

1823 Sealy Street
Galveston, TX 77550
$669,000
Double Galleried 1886 charming Victorian on prestigious Sealy Street in the East End Historic District. Architectural highlights abound, including: 12ft ceilings, hardwoods 13′ baseboards & transoms. Current owners refinished all the floors and repainted the entire interiors. The formal living & dining rooms both have fireplaces. There is a reading nook, full bath and a pass thru to kitchen. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms (2 of the 3 are oversized) 1 w/ fireplace along with another full bath. The back wing of the home consists of 2 seperate guest quarters, each with full kitchen and bath. These spaces are versatile and could work either as long term or short-term rentals. The 564 sq ft downstairs unit is easily reached from hallway if wanting to incorporate back into house. The 626 sq ft. upstairs unit has a separate entrance from new back stairs. The fenced in back yard has patio & a shed for additional storage and alley access. The yard is large enough for a pool or garage.
907 20th Street

907 20th Street

907 20th Street
Galveston, TX 77550
$480,000

This 1904-built Victorian home in the East End has great street presence with double-gallery front porch, fenced yard, and landscaping. Inside you will find original hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and exposed brick chimney. The home also features intact mouldings and transoms throughout, and original artwork painted around the perimeter of the living room and den by Sunny DeLipsey, the artist who painted the North wall of the Grand Opera House. Upstairs you will find 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including the primary bedroom en-suite with a large walk-in closet. The fully fenced backyard offers plenty of privacy from neighbors for entertaining friends and family. Fenced area on the side of the home recently had an outdoor shower added, and is large enough for golf cart parking if desired. Central location that is a short walk to the downtown shops & restaurants, and less than a mile from the beach!

9331 Teichman Road

9331 Teichman Road

9331 Teichman Road
Galveston, TX 77554
$562,000

Dreaming of a canal house which is near town? Just a short hop onto I-45 if you need to head north, or even quicker onto Broadway into Galveston. This 2 bedroom 2 bath high raised house, has huge decks, direct water access to the West Galveston Bay, a sparkling pool, plenty of entertaining space and an oversized garage. There are french doors to the decks from both bedrooms, as well as the living room and kitchen. The property is offered fully furnished- vacation bookings will need to be honored and will convey to new owners.

1227 Ball Street

1227 Ball Street

1227 Ball Street
Galveston, TX 77550
$1,495,000
Exquisite property in EEHD. Situated on a double corner lot w/ gorgeous cast stone columns & unique ornate wrought iron fence featuring hundreds of steel yellow roses. The landscaped courtyard is filled w/fruit trees, seating area & fire pit. Main house is 3/2.5 w/original longleaf pine floors, updated kitchen w/ modern appl. stone backsplash & walls. 11′ granite island w/seating for 6. Butler’s pantry, sunroom w/ coffered copper tiled ceiling, laundry room w/ space for wine fridge & 2nd refrigerator. Primary incl. large closet plantation shutters throughout. Upstairs are 2 beds w/sitting areas & a bath. The backyard oasis incl. a covered porch overlooking pool, intricate designed brick walkways,2 car detached garage potting shed, guest quarters up, golf cart garage below. Jaw dropping game room features an industrial style wet bar with beverage fridge floating shelves w/ lighting 11’ceilings walnut feature wall 1/2 bath. This 1859 home has never flooded.
3226 Avenue P

3226 Avenue P

3226 Avenue P
Galveston, TX 77550
$475,000
Lovely 3/3.5 beauty in midtown Kempner Park neighborhood. The home offers 2,094 sq ft of living space, high ceilings & plenty of natural light to create a bright and inviting atmosphere. The first-floor game room could be used as a bedroom w/ an ensuite bathroom if desired. The updated kitchen with updated appliances (that convey) is open to the dining room & makes for a perfect entertaining space. Upstairs you’ll find 3 bedrooms, 2 w/ their own ensuite bathroom; one w/ a soaker jetted tub & large walk-in closet, the other w/ spacious shower. Architectural charm of this home is evident throughout, from the wood floors to the lovely front porch. Enjoy your fenced-in backyard patio & one car garage that is large enough for a second car with the addition of an additional door. Currently being used as an investment property, the vast majority of everything in home including Shonbek w/ Swarovski Crystal Chandelier & Waterford wall sconces stay. Extra room is the additional kitchen area.
18102 Shaman Drive

18102 Shaman Drive

18102 Shaman Drive
Galveston, TX 77554
$589,000
**NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME with WATER VIEW in INDIAN BEACH** – Stunning 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath 1,792 sq ft (342 Sq ft open porch) high-raised home with oversized garage located blocks from the beach and bay in the Indian Beach neighborhood on Galveston’s West End. This beautiful 2 level home offers a large covered deck that looks over Galveston Bay. Spacious living and dining room that gets lots of light opens to an elegant kitchen with a large island, stainless appliance, quartz countertops and custom cabinets. Closets in every room. Vinyl plank flooring and storm windows and doors throughout the home. The Indian Beach neighborhood is centrally located, walking distance to both beach and bay making it ideal location for second home of full time living. Living Galveston… its a Lifestyle!

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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.

Alex Monteith, Brian Kuhn, Shane McDermott, Reid Nelson, Robert Zahn, Carole Bell, Brian Schwenk, Suzanne McClere, Jackie Steedly, Keaton Bates, John Schreiber, and Mickey Conrad Matthews are our 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.

To buy, sell or lease Galveston make sure you Talk to TGRE!

Tom Schwenk Galveston Realtor

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, REALTOR®

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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Shane McDermott, REALTOR®

Shane has held a Texas real estate license for more than 14 years and has been a Galveston resident since 2003. Passionate about the Island, Shane specializes in selling Galveston’s West End waterfront and East End Historic District neighborhoods.
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Alex Monteith, Galveston Real Estate Agent

Alex Monteith, REALTOR®

A native Texan and a graduate of Galveston's Ball High School, Alex is also an insurance agent who can give you a clear understanding of coastal insurance as a buyer or seller. Alex can help you with new construction, historic homes, and vacation rentals.
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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 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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Suzanne McClere

Suzanne McClere, REALTOR®

Suzanne's interest and passion for Real Estate began in the early 1990s, while she and her husband were beginning the search for their first home. Having lived on the island during her youth she fell in love with everything about Galveston, and says she is so excited to be coming home. As a licensed REALTOR® she looks forward to meeting you soon and helping you achieve your Island dreams. 
 

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John M. Schreiber, REALTOR®

John M. Schreiber is a native Galvestonian who was born on the island (BOI). He retired with over 30 years with the Prudential Insurance Company, and is now an active REALTOR providing sales and service to the people of Galveston County
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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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Keaton Bates, REALTOR®

Keaton was born on Galveston Island and grew up in the Dallas Fort Worth area. He returned to the Island in 2021 and is enjoying finding his place in the community. Keaton is passionate about helping minorities on a path to homeownership as a way of building generational wealth. 

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Jackie Steedly, REALTOR®

If there is one constant throughout Jackie's careers, it has been a desire to serve. It is this passion that drives her commitment to give back to her community and provide exemplary service to her students, customers, and clients. 

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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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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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TGRE Ribbon Cutting

Our official Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting was a really fun party! TGRE is a long time Chamber member and the ceremony was to celebrate

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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.
The announcer said I should be the mayor of Galveston! I love promoting our Island and wonderful lifestyle.”

Supporting The Community

We proudly support our island community!

RCC Galveston
RCC Galveston
Galveston Historical Foundation
Galveston Historical Foundation
Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Galveston College
Galveston College
Houston LGBT Chamber
Houston LGBT Chamber
Nia Cultural Center
Nia Cultural Center
Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce
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
Downtown Partnership
Downtown Partnership
The Sea Star Base
The Sea Star Base