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$475,000

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Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,920 Sq. Ft.
0.3214 Acres
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Property Description

This beautifully maintained single-family home offers 1,920 sq. ft. of living space on a generous 14,000 sq. ft. lot, featuring original wood accents throughout. The property includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, new roof September 2025, HVAC and Minisplit replaced in 2022, double pained windows throughout home and is equipped with a Generac generator for added peace of mind. Located in the heart of Port Bolivar, just minutes from the ferry and local beaches, this home is ideal for full-time living, a vacation retreat, or an investment property. Bonus Opportunity: This listing includes the option to purchase 3 adjacent lots totaling 1.6 acres, offered separately on the MLS. These additional lots provide flexibility for expansion or investment, with photos attached to this listing.

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General

Price: $475,000
Taxes: $1,846 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Houston
MLS ID: 72725415
Updated: 1/5/2026
Added to Site: 108 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch
Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Porch

Location

Area: 33
County: Galveston
Subdivision: Port Bolivar Townsite
Driving Directions: Directions to 813 Nelson Ave, Port Bolivar, TX Ferry (Fastest): From Galveston, head to the ferry via SH 87. Board (Ëœ18 min). After disembarking, follow SH 87 and local roads to Nelson Ave. Alternate (Overland): From I-10, exit onto TX-124 S ? TX-87 S to Bolivar. Follow SH-87 to Nelson Ave.
Direction Faces: South

School Information

Elem School District: 22 - Galveston
Midd School District: 22 - Galveston
High School District: 22 - Galveston
Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
Middle School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air, Gas
Heating Type: Central, Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition
Stories/Levels: 2
Square Feet: 1,920
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Living Area: 1,920 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1945
Year Built Source: Public Records

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.3214
Lot Size Source: Appraiser
Lot Features: Cleared
Fencing (Description): None

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $1,846
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: ABST 162 PAGE 3 LOTS 5 THRU 8 BLK 215 PORT BOLIVAR
Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
APN: 5960-0215-0005-000
Section: Lot 5

Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston (832) 899-4788, Virginia Simmons (409) 974-0574 and Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston (832) 899-4788, Louis DiBella (469) 307-7507

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Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

409-974-0574
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469-307-7507

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Schools

Schools serving 813 Nelson Ave

School District:Galveston Independent School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading 721 10th Street, Galveston, TX 77550	PK-2	4.9 mi
Austin Middle School, Galveston, TX 1514 Avenue North 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550	5-8	5.5 mi
Crenshaw El And Middle 406 Hwy 87, Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650	PK-8	6 mi
AIM College & Career Prep 5200 Ave N 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550	6-12	7 mi
Ball High School 4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550	9-12	6.7 mi
Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th Street, Galveston, TX 77550	PK-4	6.2 mi
Burnet Elementary School, Galveston, TX 5501 Ave S, Galveston, TX 77550	PK-4	7.6 mi
Parker El 6802 Jones Drive, Galveston, TX 77551	PK-4	8.2 mi
Weis Middle School 7100 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551	5-8	8.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 813 Nelson Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/05/2026

Price Reduced

$475,000

-5%

MLS

10/03/2025

Listed

$500,000

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MLS

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Tax History

Tax History for 813 Nelson Ave

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2024

$158

$136,177

10%

2023

$148

24%

$123,797

-30%

2018

$119

-18%

$178,118

-18%

2022

$146

$216,300

44%

2021

$145

$149,870

14%

2020

$140

-90%

$131,760

89%

2018

$1,360

-2%

$69,880

-2%

2017

$1,389

-3%

$70,960

-8%

2019

$1,427

—

$76,868

2016

$1,430

$73,117

10%

2015

$1,320

-3%

$66,470

-5%

2013

$1,356

—

$69,841

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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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813 Nelson Avenue, Port Bolivar, TX 77650 (MLS# 72725415) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 813 Nelson Avenue is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on October 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 813 Nelson Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Port Bolivar? You can browse all Port Bolivar real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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813 Nelson Ave Port Bolivar, TX 77650