Galveston, TX 77550 1201 Postoffice
$589,000
36 more
Presented By: Sand N Sea Properties, LLC;
Beds • 2
Full/Half Baths • 2 / 1
SQFT • 2,161
Home Details
Step into a rare opportunity in Galveston’s coveted East End Historic District. This beautifully preserved 1893 corner store location offers unmatched versatility for residential, commercial, or live/work use. The main level is currently an inspiring art studio with a full bath, large workroom with gas, water, and cabinetry—perfect for conversion into a second kitchen, beautiful pocket doors, high ceilings, a bedroom/office, and more. It’s the perfect support space for the business, or added living set-up. Upstairs, the spacious quarters feature hardwood floors, natural light, large windows, a huge primary suite, large sunroom for sunrises, another 1.5 baths, and a balcony off the kitchen for sunsets. Comfort features include 2 tankless water heaters, a Generac whole-house generator, off-street parking with an automatic gate, and a private courtyard. Situated minutes from UTMB and downtown, this property blends historic character with modern convenience and endless potential.
Presented By: Sand N Sea Properties, LLC;
Interior Features for 1201 Postoffice
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible3
Total Bedrooms2
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths3
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
FlooringWood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
Laundry FeaturesGas Dryer Hookup
Window FeaturesWindow Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeSunroom, Utility Room, Half Bath
General for 1201 Postoffice
AppliancesDishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Architectural StyleTraditional
CityGalveston
Construction MaterialsCement Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountyGalveston
DirectionsOnce you get off of the Causeway, stay straight onto Broadway. Stay straight until you get to 12th Street. Turn left onto 13th St., and go down until you get to Postoffice. Postoffice is a ONE-WAY street. Turn right at Postoffice and go to the corner of 12th and Postoffice. The house is on the right at the corner of Postoffice and 12th.
DisclosuresSeller Disclosure
ElectricGenerator
Elementary SchoolGISD OPEN ENROLL
Elementary School District22 - Galveston
Energy EfficientThermostat, Water Heater
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces
Garage Y/NNo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolBALL HIGH SCHOOL
High School District22 - Galveston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionN 60 ft of LOT 7 (7-1) BLK 432 GALVESTON TOWNSITE
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area33
MLS Area MinorEast End
Middle/Junior High SchoolGISD OPEN ENROLL
Middle/Junior School District22 - Galveston
ModificationTimestamp2026-04-28T21:01:43.897-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio
PostalCityGalveston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSecurity Gate
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count2
Subdivision NameGalveston Townsite
Tax Annual Amount7652
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms9
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1893
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 1201 Postoffice
Building Area Total2161
Exterior AmenitiesCovered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
FencingBack Yard
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot
Lot Size Acres0.059
Lot Size Area2570
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Electric Gate
Private PoolNo
Road Surface TypeConcrete
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner