12 Nelson Street
Description
Located just minutes from the ferry, beaches, and local attractions, this property is ideal for those seeking peace, privacy, and proximity to the water.
Bonus Opportunity: This listing includes the option to purchase 2 adjacent lots and an additional lot with main home...Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this lot in the heart of Port Bolivar. This spacious property offers just under one third of an acre, making it perfect for your coastal retreat, rental development, or investment portfolio.
Located just minutes from the ferry, beaches, and local attractions, this property is ideal for those seeking peace, privacy, and proximity to the water.
Bonus Opportunity: This listing includes the option to purchase 2 adjacent lots and an additional lot with main home totaling 1.6 acres, all available for purchase as a package or separately on the MLS. The additional lots provide flexibility for expansion.
This opens endless possibilities for larger development or a family compound near the beach!
Listing Agents
![Virginia Simmons]()
virginia.simmons@compass.comP: (409)-974-0574
![Louis DiBella]()
louis.dibella@compass.comP: (469)-307-7507
Property Details for 12 Nelson Street
Property Details for 12 Nelson Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 98411428 |
| Days on Market | 139 |
| Taxes | $513 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Land |
| MLS Type | Land |
| Year Built | - |
| Lot Size | 0.32 AC |
| County | Galveston County |
Location
Building Information for 12 Nelson Street
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1Property Information for 12 Nelson Street
- Directions: Directions to 813 Nelson Ave, Port Bolivar, TX Ferry (Fastest): From Galveston, head to the ferry via SH 87. Board (˜18 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.
- Map Coordinate: 741K
- MLS Area Major: 33
- MLS Area Minor: Port Bolivar
- Unparsed Address: Lots 9 thru 12 Nelson Street and 9th Street
- Water Source: Public
- Tax Annual Amount: $513
- Tax Legal Description: ABST 162 PAGE 3 LOTS 9 THRU 12 BLK 215 PORT BOLIVAR
- Tax Year: 2025
- Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- Elementary School District: 22 - Galveston
- High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
- Middle Or Junior School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- Lot Features: Other
- Lot Size Acres: 14000.0
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
- Acres Description: 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
- Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- Parcel Number: 5960-0215-0009-000
- Possible Use: Single Family
- Property Type: Lots, Country Homes/Acreage, Land
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Pool Area: No
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
- Human Modified YN: Yes
Property History for 12 Nelson Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #98411428 | $40,000 | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Active Under Contract HARMLS #98411428 | — | |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #98411428 | $40,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #98411428 | $40,000 |
| 10/22/2025 | Active Under Contract HARMLS #98411428 | — |
| 10/05/2025 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #98411428 | $40,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 12 Nelson Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Parker El PublicPK to 4 | ||
Burnet Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Morgan Elementary Magnet School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Oppe Elementary School PublicPK to 4 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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