2909 Avenue R
Galveston, TX 77550
$627,001 - $717,000
Discover the perfect full-time residence or investment opportunity with this beautifully designed duplex just 2 short blocks from the beach. Offering coastal charm and modern functionality, this property is ideal for those seeking relaxed seaside living or strong rental potential. The main floor unit features an open layout with a spacious kitchen, complete with ample cabinetry and prep space and a striking blue quartz island with breakfast bar. Three generously sized bedrooms, including a private en-suite, and a bunk room, plus 2 full bathrooms can be found in this unit. A in-house utility room adds practicality, while the rooftop deck provides breathtaking beach views. The upstairs unit boasts an open floor plan with a well-appointed kitchen featuring ample cabinetry, a blue quartz island with breakfast bar, and a cozy dining nook. This unit includes two bedrooms, one with full-size bunks, along with 2 full bathrooms. Duplex can easily be converted to one home.
| Listing Id: | 19038695 |
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| List Price: | $699,000 |
| Close Price: | $650,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-08 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Duplex |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 5 |
| Living Area: | 1,998 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $8,171 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.0592 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Galveston |
| County Or Parish: | Galveston |
| Subdivision: | Galveston Outlots |
| Postal Code: | 77550 |
| Year Built: | 1901 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, and Washer |
| Room Type: | GarageApartment, GuestQuarters, Kitchen, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 5 |
| Building Area Total: | 1,998.0 |
| Carport Spaces: | 2.0 |
| Carport?: | Yes |
| Construction Materials: | WoodSiding |
| Cooling: | Central Air and Gas |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | North |
| Directions: | Take I-45 S and straight down Broadway St for approx. 3.5 Miles; Turn right onto 29th St; Turn right on Ave R and the home will be on your left. |
| Disclosures: | SellerDisclosure |
| Elementary School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Elementary School District: | 22 - Galveston |
| Exterior Features: | CoveredPatio, Deck, FullyFenced, Porch, Patio |
| Fireplaces Total: | 0 |
| Flooring: | Vinyl, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Green Energy Efficient: | ExposureShade, Thermostat |
| Heating: | Central, Gas |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | BALL HIGH SCHOOL |
| High School District: | 22 - Galveston |
| Interior Features: | BreakfastBar, BuiltInBunkBeds, DoubleVanity, EntranceFoyer, EnSuiteBathroom, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, MainLevelPrimary, Pantry, QuartzCounters, SelfClosingCabinetDoors, SelfClosingDrawers, SeparateShower, TubShower, UpperLevelPrimary, WindowTreatments, CeilingFans, KitchenDiningCombo, LivingDiningRoom, ProgrammableThermostat |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | Views |
| Lot Size Area: | 2,580.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 22 - Galveston |
| MLS Area Major: | 33 |
| MLS Area Minor: | East End |
| Original List Price: | $699,000 |
| Other Structures: | GarageApartment |
| Parcel Number: | 3510-0139-1005-001 |
| Parking Features: | AttachedCarport, AdditionalParking, AlleyAccess, None |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Rooftop |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-07-29 |
| Postal City: | Galveston |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 7740 |
| Public Survey Section: | 0 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Rooms Total: | 17 |
| Security Features: | SmokeDetectors |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Status: | Closed |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 2,909 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Universal Property: | US-48167-N-351001391005001-R-N |
| View: | Beach, Water |
| View?: | Yes |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Window Features: | Window Coverings |
| Year Built Source: | Owner |
| Listing Key: | 1158475159 |
| Property Sub Type Additional: | Duplex |
| Current Price: | $650,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48167 |
| Record Signature: | 1,057,748,508 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48167:3510-0139-1005-001 |
Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Leading Edge
Listing Agent: Alicia E Swartz
409-443-8784
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