Luxury Listings

Tom Schwenk of Coldwell Banker TGRE has earned The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation in recognition of experience, knowledge, and expertise in high-end residential properties.

The specialized training and ongoing membership with The Institute provide Tom Schwenk and Coldwell Banker TGRE with the knowledge and tools to better serve clients.

The CLHMS™ designation provides evidence of the successful commitment to service at the highest level. “I love introducing people to the superior lifestyle we have here on Galveston Island, and I’m committed to providing white-gloves service for every step of the transaction.”

When you are buying or selling a luxury home, it is vital that you partner with a real estate professional who understands your needs and lifestyle.

Members of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing are real estate professionals with the expertise to support your unique needs.

Institute Members specialize in the luxury home market, undergoing extensive training to achieve the skills and knowledge required for working with upper-tier clients.

Exclusive access to market insights, combined with cutting edge tools and strategies, make Institute Members your best choice for buying and selling luxury properties.

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Our Current Luxury Listings

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Beautiful Historic home with incredible architectural details including wood floors, center hallway, arched doorways. Occupied. Updated kitchen w/ custom cabinets & appliances that convey. Remodeled primary bedroom & bathroom is the entire third floor. Downstairs on the ground floor there is a home office, 3 bedrooms full bath & large game/great room. Updated HVAC & many improvements throughout the home incl 2/3 baths. The back deck accessed from kitchen has been redone. Air conditioners have been relocated from under the deck to allow for relaxing outside space w/ spac perfect for alfresco dining. Landscaped yard is over 18,000 sq ft. includes outbuildings: Oversized 2 Car Garage w/ bonus room w/ 2 offices (could be bedrooms)35’X35′ Warehouse with 10’10’impact rated door and storage shed perfect for woodshop RV or boat storage. This is a lovely sanctuary in midtown Galveston. Close and convenient to everything yet when you are here it feels like a thousand miles from anywhere!

Offered by Tom Schwenk

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Spectacular John Staub designed home in midtown Galveston is set amongst a lushly landscaped 1.3 acre property with majestic oak, was custom built for Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Moody III in 1938. Current owners renovated the home between 2014 & 2015. The kitchen has counters of walnut and birch,& includes stainless steel appliances, a 6 burner stove as well as wine cooler. The formal entry is a perfect backdrop for the elegant custom designed winding staircase. The dining room, large enough to seat 24, boasts a custom designed silk wall paneled mural. Enjoy a glass of wine or morning coffee on the upstairs gallery. The 5728 SF home has all anyone could desire including 7 bedrooms, a floral prep room, picture molding in living room (allowed Mr. Moody the ability to easily change his art). Upstairs one finds all the bedrooms except 1 including a children’s wing with back stairwell. The servants bed and bath are on first floor behind kitchen. Copper shingled roof and gutters & 3 Car Garage.

Offered by Tom Schwenk

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This circa 1900 Victorian home is not only lovely, but also in a prime location in the East End Historical District. It has been completely restored and is being sold furnished with high end items…totally turn-key. So many windows allowing the natural light throughout the 13 ft ceilings and beautifully restored wood floors and 10 ft pocket doors. Gas lanterns adorn the front door which beckons for time spent relaxing on the front porch. Entertaining is a breeze on back porch as well with direct access from the kitchen. The kitchen is gorgeous with plenty of seating at the massive eat-in island. There is plenty of space for both a coffee bar and entertaining bar and ample prep area. The primary ensuite bedroom is located on first floor which is unusual for a home from this era. Remaining three spacious bedrooms and full bath are upstairs. The backyard is fully fenced-in and the pergola covered carport has lockable storage and two car spaces entered from the alley. Must see!

Offered by Carole Bell

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NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME with BEACH VIEW – Stunning 3 Bedroom 2-1/2 Bath with views of the water. Just completed, 1,766 sq ft high-raised home with golf cart garage located blocks from the beach and bay in the Terramar neighborhood on Galveston’s West End. This beautiful 2 level home offers views of the beach. 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. Large yard with sprinkler system. The Terramar neighborhood is centrally located, walking distance to both beach and bay making it ideal location for second home of full time living. Enjoy the community amenities including a swimming pool, boat launch, fishing pier, disc golf and a pavilion.

Offered by Shane McDermott

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Beautiful 1896 double galleried EEHD home with modern amenities. Located on one of the most historic streets in Galveston, this 3 bed /3.5 bath has it all! The current owner has updated it for 21st century living. Architectural highlights abound from the wood floors to the sweeping center stairwell. Each bedroom comes with an en-suite bath so pick your primary! There is an elevator, attic access is from a stairwell not a dropdown ladder and there are spacious closets galore. Lovely outdoor spaces include front porch, back deck, a lovely step out screened in porch upstairs and a fenced in back yard big enough for a pool! There is a one car garage and quest quarters above, perfect for a caretaker. Spacious kitchen with pantry, formal dining room and living room. This home has it all! The quest quarters have been recently redone to include a kitchenette. Everything has been updated to allow the buyer to move right in.

 

Offered by Tom Schwenk

 

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**BEACHSIDE NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME IN PALM BEACH** – Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bath 1,592 sq ft high-raised beachside home with oversized garage located short walk to the sand in the Palm Beach Beach neighborhood on Galveston’s West End. Short Term Rentals Allowed. This beautiful 1 level home offers a large covered deck that looks south/east towards the Gulf. 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 Palm Beach neighborhood is centrally located between Pirates Beach and Pirates West neighborhoods. This beachside home is walking distance to the beach making it ideal location for short term rental, second home of full time living.

 

Offered by Shane McDermott

 

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Beautiful Greek revival circa 1868 Schmidt House. One of the oldest residential properties on Galveston Island but has MANY upgrades and amenities. Property featured on GHF Homes Tour during renovations in 2009 and fully restored in 2013. Large bedrooms, two upstairs and one downstairs in the former kitchen wing. Beautiful wood floors and several unique refinished features make this a very unique historical home. Deed of conveyance will contain covenants retained by GHF. Property is designated a Galveston Landmark. Full kitchen with breakfast bar. Great floor plan. Large set of rare mid-1800s Edward Challinor transferware conveys. Many great features, including whole-house surge protection, whole-house dehumidifier, PEX plumbing, new HVAC, GHF-approved half inch polycarbonate hurricane (window) protection on first floor and SO much more! Ask your agent for the list of Upgrades & Amenities!

Offered by Reid Nelson

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