2653 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
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FOR SALE

$2,925,000

Original price: $3,200,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,155 sqft

2653 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550

Est. Mortgage $19,907/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2009
$927/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $340/mo

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2653 E Seaside Dr.
  • Schools5 Preschool Schools7 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Stunning beachfront home in Beachtown’s East Village, designed by Michael Imber and decorated by Marcus Mohon, both highly regarded professionals. A seaside resort on Galveston’s widest beach with 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor balcony and porch space. Views, character and charm! Entry with stairs to main living. Elevator. Wide plank pecan floors. Island kitchen with breakfast bar opens to dining room. Living room with fireplace, beamed ceiling and French doors with transoms above opening to large, covered balcony with ocean views. Guest room with full bath on this level and a front porch with ship channel views. Upstairs to a well-lit sitting room with entertainment center. Coffee bar. Primary bedroom suite has balcony with ocean views. Two additional bedrooms with full baths on this level as well as utility room and home office. Two car tandem garage and large covered deck with stairs to the beach! New standing seam Treated Gavalume roof in August 2023. Fully furnished. A fine home!
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Robert Bland TREC #0303623, (713) 252-6588
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Source: HAR, MLS#70859669
Also Listed on HAR.

Home Details for 2653 E Seaside Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3155 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, DishwasherDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas LogHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s), Window CoveringsFlooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3ElevatorFloors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Beach, Gulf View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherPatio / Porch: Covered, PorchFencing: Back YardExterior: Sprinkler SystemFoundation: RaisedNo Private PoolSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Tandem,Driveway Gate
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Beach FrontRoad Surface Type: Curbs, GuttersOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 155

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2009
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Free StandingArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 164700050041000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,925,000Price Per Sqft: $927

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: GalvestonCommunity: Beachtown Galveston East Village
School Information
Elementary School: Gisd Open EnrollJr High / Middle School: Gisd Open EnrollHigh School: Ball High SchoolHigh School District: 22 - Galveston

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 70859669

Building

Building Details
Builder Name: McDaniel Builders
Building Area
Building Area: 3155 Square Feet

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $4,081/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2922.876 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat, HVAC, HVAC>13 SEER, Exposure/Shade

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 70859669Water ViewWater View: Gulf

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Galveston

At least 479 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jdfoerch
    "It seems very dog friendly. Some local shops allow pets to come into the stores. Other times, dogs on the beach have been leashed and well mannered."
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  • Jason Bass
    "It’s very close to the beach access and sea wall. It’s very clean around the public spaces. I don’t know much about the property management yet. "
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  • Jennifer.dault6
    "Just visiting. Took a tour of historic areas. Very beautiful. People are friendly. Beaches are windy and brown but not too busy. Nice. "
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  • Cynthia Perez
    "Plenty of dog owners do plenty of dogs to walk. If your love dogs, pets in general or if you’re a dog walker this is the place to live and make that extra income. "
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  • Sherry Kelley Ehrich
    "I live downtown and there are events and festivals almost every weekend. We walk to restaurants and stores. We walk in the evening for exercise and we walk our dogs around to smell all the good smells. "
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  • Dv
    "Can walk, ride a bike or drive your golfcart to most things. Friendly city. Lots of community festivals and activities. Good restaurants. "
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  • Akinard1265
    "I love this neighborhood and I love Galveston Island. I wouldn’t live anywhere else contrary to what people believe it’s very safe."
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  • Fthomt
    "Friendly professionals in a historic neighborhood. The neighbors look out for one another and genuinely care about the appearance of the homes."
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  • Erin.quillian
    "I love it here! There’s so much to do, it’s beautiful and the people are very friendly. Weather is good almost year round, minus the hurricanes "
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  • Trulia User
    "I see a lot of my neighbors walking there dogs in the evenings. It is a very dog friendly where I live at. "
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  • Nan W.
    "Cheap residence right across the street from the beach. Lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Walking distance from restaurants and plebiscite shopping. "
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  • Cdffyrgirl
    "There’s lots of dog owners and dogs are welcome on the beach. They do want the dogs to be on a leash but if your dog obeys no one really cares if they are off leash"
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  • Ruthie S.
    "Not much in terms of parks, but you can spend time with your family at the beach, and there are plenty of good restaurants. Neighborhoods here aren't 100% great mostly, but there are a few nice places. "
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  • Nora J. M.
    "easy everyone friendly. everything is within walking,biking,public transit,. Beach is accsesible with ramp or stairs well maintained by city."
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  • Trulia User
    "many friendly neighbors with pets that appear friendly as well, routinely see neighbors walking their dogs on the sidewalk with their spouses and whatnot. "
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  • Foxhopss
    "I love to walk my dog around here but I have a route memorized that avoids agressive yard dogs and cat hang outs. otherwise it's pretty nice and not too far from the beach. "
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  • Miguel Marrie
    "Great historic area to visit. Much poverty for local residents. Good place to visit, but not to live with kids."
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  • Rayrayn2001
    "There is a lot of beautiful houses, especially in the historic district. The beach is also a nice quality(even though we are rapidly sinking and there will be no beach in like 20 years)"
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  • Sherry K. E.
    "Lots of neighborhood to walk them. There are two dog parks within 5 minutes. My dog loves the beach and there are plenty of Rover sitters. "
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  • Matt
    "Galveston is a unique place. Very historic, very walkable in the historic end of town, a cool place. Also not a community in any shape or form."
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  • W R.
    "too mwn6 undesirables walking thu this community and sundays are a hassel to go to store and church goers park in front your home mak8ng hard for home owners."
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  • Rebeccaanncrow
    "Neighborhood association plans events several times a year. The events on the island make it east to participate."
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  • Cynthia K.
    "nice and quiet on West end just passed the tourist route. always something going on on the island as far as food, entertainment and festivals year round"
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  • Snyng98
    "Live here for three years, I only know one neighbor but most others are nice. 10 minute walk to the beach, real nice quiet evenings. Only downside is the streets flood easily and during summer city events cars/motorcycles are loud throughout the night and into morning."
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  • McDx4
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for years and it’s family friendly, we know many of our neighbors and our kids play together. It feels like a good ole neighborhood you want to be in. "
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  • Fthomt
    "We have an active East End association with a monthly pot luck fibber. Great neighbors. The streets are safe. Easy to walk around the neighborhood."
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  • Shannonleigh35
    "Most of our neighbors are older, retired couples. There are few children around us however we don’t mind because we are so close to The Strand District that we are able to take walks down there and to the beach almost every weekend. This is a lovely place to live. "
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  • Angels0destiny
    "I own a vehicle. sometimes I walk, but mostly I just ride a bike. To work, I drive my own Vehicle. If I need to get groceries than I go to a nearby store."
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  • Melissa B.
    "It’s okay right now but can be a terror in the summer. I lived in New York for a while so maybe I’m less sensitive to traffic"
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  • Annabelle L.
    "My neighborhood is quiet and friendly. Most everyone has a dog and loves to walk. I love this area bc easy access to 3005. Can run to the beach and the gym. Nice convenient location. "
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  • Tlmccurdy120277
    "i live in a gated community and it's safe, I see people all the time walking their dogs or just walking. the property is well kept."
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  • Elisegiles
    "We watch sunsets every night at the end of our street with our neighbors, on golf carts and on foot. Great times! neighborhood block party, 4th of July parade and BBQ every year too. "
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  • Dmckee08
    "I love the East End. Everyone walks their dogs a lot and are very friendly. All the neighbors look out for each other. "
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  • Kathryn W.
    "We live in a coastal prairie wetlands; the area is rich with state parks and family beach gatherings are common in summertime - I love Galveston!"
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  • Oliver
    "this city is a tourist attraction. good restaurants here, great water park is here, great movie theater is here, and the beach is wonderful.."
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Market trends in Galveston

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$387K
$3.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
95.4%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$263
$0MoM
Available listings
1270
24MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.72M
Since last month
Increased$52K (+1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$543K (+24.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +140% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.72M
August 2026$2.67M
July 2026$2.69M
June 2026$2.7M
May 2026$2.96M
April 2026$3M
March 2026$2.03M
February 2026$2.04M
January 2026$2.02M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
215 Postoffice Street #702, Galveston, TX
1.94
Single-Family Home
-
12/12/25
2
2.5
1,079

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2622 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
0.04
$1,100,000
3
3
1,828
For Sale
2614 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
0.05
$995,000
4
3
1,737
For Sale
2602 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
0.05
$1,695,000
4
3.5
2,667
For Sale
2601 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
0.05
$2,895,000
4
4
3,685
For Sale
2509 Sunset Psge #2R, Galveston, TX 77550
0.11
$180,000
-
-
-
For Sale
2445 Sunset Psge #1 & 2, Galveston, TX 77550
0.11
$250,000
-
-
-
For Sale
2522 Sunset Psge, Galveston, TX 77550
0.13
$1,150,000
3
2.5
1,952
For Sale
2425 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
0.14
$4,495,000
5
4.5
5,855
For Sale
1833 Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
0.48
$575,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1830 Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
0.48
$899,000
4
2.5
2,547
For Sale
726 Positano Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
0.50
$175,000
-
-
-
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 5, 2026
Source: HAR #70859669
PriceChange
$2,925,000
Price decreased by 9%
Apr 13, 2026
Source: HAR #70859669
Listed For Sale
$3,200,000
Dec 29, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,100,000
Aug 17, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,100,000
Price decreased by 7%
Oct 7, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$2,250,000

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Agent Phone: (713) 252-6588
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Frequently asked questions about 2653 E Seaside Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 2653 E Seaside Dr?
    Based on a $2,925,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 2653 E Seaside Dr in Galveston, TX is approximately $19,876 (about $15,877 principal & interest, $3,924 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 2653 E Seaside Dr compare to homes in Galveston?
    2653 E Seaside Dr in Galveston, TX is listed at $2,925,000, about 656% above the $387K median sale price in Galveston.
  • What do residents say about Galveston?
    Residents describe Galveston, TX as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Galveston, TX.
  • What are the closest schools to 2653 E Seaside Dr?
    The closest schools to 2653 E Seaside Dr in Galveston, TX are AIM College & Career Prep (Middle/High, rated 5/10), Austin Middle School (Elementary), Ball High School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 2653 E Seaside Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2653 E Seaside Dr in Galveston, TX has air conditioning.
  • Does 2653 E Seaside Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2653 E Seaside Dr in Galveston, TX has laundry facilities.
2653 E Seaside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,155 sqft single-family home built in 2009. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by HAR on Apr 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 70859669.