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217 Tremont St, Galveston, TX, 77550

5beds
7baths
5,259sqft
$2,275,000
$433price/sqft
$15,540/moest. monthly cost
$621,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Discover an UNPARALLELED Lifestyle in this Exclusive 5200+ sqft Private Residence in the Heart of Galveston's Historic Strand District. For the first time in 3 decades, the HIGHLY sought after 217 Tremont St. Building also known as Whiteside Town Flats, is AVAILABLE. This is a MUST SEE TO BELIEVE Residence. This property shares party walls with the Iconic TREMONT HOUSE HOTEL & is steps away from Galveston's Best Restaurants, Boutiques, Galleries, Museums, Live Music & Year Round Festivals to greet you at the front door. This circa 1870 Victorian Beauty provides privacy & is designed w/ 3 Independent Full Floor Living Spaces. These areas are seamlessly connected by a stunning atrium, featuring Vintage 12 ft windows & Grand Iron Staircase. Beautiful original exposed brick walls, soaring 13' Ft Ceilings & Original Wood floors. With 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 3 Full Kitchens, & a Street Level Space for an Office, Personal Gym, or Revenue Generating Retail, and Rare Outdoor Courtyard Oasis.

Getting Around

78
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
74
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

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Austin Middle SchoolGrades 5-60.9 mi
5/10
AIM College & Career PrepGrades 7-122.2 mi
5/10
Ball High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1870

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Spray Foam Insulation,Brick,Other,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Other,Victorian
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Disposal,Convection Oven,Double Oven,Electric Oven,Electric Cooktop,Electric Range,Gas Range,Dishwasher

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 6
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Atrium,Balcony,Crown Molding,Dry Bar,Formal Entry/Foyer,High Ceilings,Prewired for Alarm System,Wet Bar,Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Primary Bed - 3rd Floor,Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Door features: Insulated Doors
  • Window features: Storm Window(s),Window Coverings
  • Flooring: Brick,Carpet,Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace features: Electric,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,259
  • Total interior livable area: 5,259 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen Island,Kitchen open to Family Room,Pantry,Soft Closing Cabinets,Soft Closing Drawers,Under Cabinet Lighting,Walk-in Pantry

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down,Half Bath,Primary Bath: Double Sinks,Primary Bath: Separate Shower,Primary Bath: Shower Only,Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo,Secondary Bath(s): Double Sinks,Secondary Bath(s): Separate Shower,Two Primary Baths

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 350506230008003

Features

  • Levels: All Levels
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
  • Exterior features: Courtyard

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,570 sqft
  • Features: On Street,Other

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $11,503$138,036
Home Insurance *$806$9,672
Property Taxes $2,654$31,848
Electricity $577$6,929
Total$15,540$186,480
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$532,800/yr
40% on housing$466,200/yr
45% on housing$414,400/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.7%
4.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$433This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77550$200
Galveston County$194

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77550$212
Galveston County$165

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-11Listed for sale$2,275,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristina Rabson
BrokerageDynamic Custom Realty, LLC

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