813 Nelson Ave

Port Bolivar, TX 77650

$500,000
Price
3
Beds
1,920 Sq. Ft.
$260 / Sq. Ft.
1,920
Sq. Ft.
$260
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
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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,...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.

Property Details for 813 Nelson Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Port Bolivar Townsite
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 01:49 PM

Property Details for 813 Nelson Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #72725415
Days on Market71
Taxes$1,846 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,000 SF
CountyGalveston County

Location

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Building Information for 813 Nelson Avenue

Stories2Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,000 SF

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$2,625 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,471

Property Taxes

$154

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Property Information for 813 Nelson Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • 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: 813 Nelson Avenue
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,846
  • Tax Legal Description: ABST 162 PAGE 3 LOTS 5 THRU 8 BLK 215 PORT BOLIVAR
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • Elementary School District: 22 - Galveston
  • High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1920.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 14000.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 5960-0215-0005-000
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: Lot 5
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch
  • Fencing: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Family Room Combo, Ceiling Fans
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8.5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 813 Nelson Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #72725415

$500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #72725415

$500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 813 Nelson Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$37,800Additions$165,210Total$203,010
Tax Record2024$158 ($13 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1995CountyGALVESTONAPN5960-0215-0005-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 813 Nelson Avenue

This home is within Galveston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morgan Elementary Magnet School
Public - PK to 4
Burnet Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Parker El
Public - PK to 4
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Morgan Elementary Magnet School
PublicPK to 4

Burnet Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Parker El
PublicPK to 4

Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading
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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More information about 813 Nelson Avenue, Port Bolivar, TX 77650

813 Nelson Avenue is a single family home for sale in Port Bolivar, TX 77650. This property was listed for sale on October 3, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $500,000. This listing's school district is Galveston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Morgan Elementary Magnet School, Burnet Elementary School and Parker El. 813 Nelson Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,920 sqft single family home built in 1945.

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