$265,000

4901 Wharton Drive, Galveston, TX 77551

3 beds |
1 bath |
1,424 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
5,502sqft lot
1 car garage
$186/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

A true island charmer, this brick cottage delivers coastal living just 5 min from the beach & close to the Seawall, Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn. Warm hardwood floors, solid wood walls/ceilings, graceful archways throughout & a large open living area w/ a bay window create a bright, welcoming feel enhanced by 21 windows. Enjoy a formal dining room w/ chandelier plus a classic kitchen connected to a cozy breakfast nook w/ built-in storage. Big bedrooms offer comfort after long beach days, while a fully fenced backyard—featuring a new 8-ft cedar fence—adds privacy for grilling, relaxing or storing beach gear. A detached garage w/ carport provides flexibility for bikes, boards & tools, paired w/ peace of mind from roof shingles replaced just 2 years ago. Set on a quiet street in Palm Gardens, this home offers strong rental potential thanks to its prime location, making it an ideal weekend getaway, full-time residence or smart investment opportunity.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: December 31, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: Redfin Corporation : 832-529-2983
Listing Agent:: Celeste Taylor-Velasco : 1+281-453-5150
MLS ID:: 21626273

General: Formal Entry/FoyerAll Bedrooms DownPrimary Bed - 1st Floor
Rooms: 1 Living AreaBreakfast RoomEntryFormal DiningKitchen/Dining ComboLiving Area - 1st FloorLiving/Dining Combo
Appliances: Gas Oven
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: Electric
Heating: Natural Gas
Eco/Green Feature: Attic Vents

Style: Traditional
Parking: DetachedAdditional ParkingAttached & Detached

Roofing: Composition
Windows: Window Coverings
General: Brick1Pillar/Post/Pier

Originating MLS: Houston Association of Realtors
School District: 22 - Galveston
County: Galveston

Zoning: ABST 628 PAGE 98 LOT 80 PALM GARDENS558000000080000
Fencing: Back YardFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: Houston Association of Realtors
Exclusions: Dryer

This listing courtesy of Celeste Taylor-Velasco, Redfin Corporation

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Location

Schools Nearby

Burnet STREAM Magnet School

5501 Avenue S, Galveston, TX, 77551

Grades PK-4

0.90 miles away

AIM College and Career Preperatory Academy

5200 Ave N1 2, Galveston, TX, 77550

Grades 6-12

0.24 miles away

Ball High School

4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX, 77550

Grades 9-12

0.57 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.