Galveston TX For Sale By Owner Real Estate

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WELCOME TO GALVESTON TEXAS! Galveston is widely known for its 32 miles of beautiful Gulf Beaches and its more than 10 miles of Seawall offering retail shopping, top notch eateries and first class hotels such as the Galvez and the San Luis. Galveston is also one of the top locations for birding in the United States. In fact, three fourths of all North American species travel through Galveston during fall and spring migration. For the golf lover, there are two 18-hole golf courses located on the Island, the Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course and Galveston Country Club course. Anglers will enjoy the Islands premium commercial fishing piers. These piers are open year round, and fishing charters are available. For those Texas cowboys who cannot get enough of their horses, Gulf Stream Stables offers horseback riding on the Beach. Scholes International Airport at Galveston is your gateway to Central and South America and the Caribbean. Scholes offers 2 runways able to accommodate almost any aircraft, up to a Boeing 767 and has a first class airport terminal. For amusement there is the infamous Schlitterbahn Water Park, a convertible water park with closeable sections, allowing you to enjoy the facility year round. Moody Gardens is one of the largest attractions of the island and is host to a hotel, their own beach, and 3 giant 128-foot pyramids. The Aquarium Pyramid, The Rainforest Pyramid, and The Discovery Pyramid offer education and fun for all ages. Moody Gardens Palm Beach features soft white sand and crystal clear fresh water lagoons surrounded by lush exotic landscaping, along with paddleboats and volleyball. The I MAX 3 D Theater features larger than life films by the worlds foremost filmmakers. The 36 block Strand National Historic Landmark District, is one of the largest and best preserved concentrations of Victorian, iron-front commercial architecture in the country. With more than 100 shops, with stores full of merchandise from around the world, plus antique stores, gifts, collectible boutiques, dining establishments, art galleries, nightlife and horse and carriage rides, one could spend several days exploring the full intricacies of the Galveston Strand. The biggest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas is held right here on the Strand. The Grand 1894 Opera house, one of Texas oldest, was refurbished in 1993, houses 1040 seats and has state of the art performing, cinematic and lecture capabilities. Galveston is also home to the acclaimed University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston is stoked in history and gorgeous historical homes are available for touring year round. The legal description for the property is Abstract 628, Pages 111 & 118, Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, of Block 65, Galveston. The lots are consecutive lots that are bordered by Santa Fe Place, Mechanic, 25th and 26th Streets. The adjacent 3 lots are owned by the Moody linage and used for parking. The Railroad Museum, Shearn Moody Plaza, Strand Lofts and Panama Lofts, along with the future Galveston Art Studios border the property. The Strand is 1 block away and the Cruise Terminal, which houses Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruise Lines, is 2 blocks away. The trolleys are housed 2 blocks down and pass right by the property going all the way to U T M B. This is a great location for another multifamily residence or hotel. With the Harbor and Strand in walking distance, you have a fantastic spot in the historical district, which is also quickly becoming the new art district.