Harborside Real Estate Guide

Harborside homes for sale & insider real estate guide

Harborside is a coastal community near Galveston Bay. It features coastal housing and a prime experience for its residents. It is a hotspot for tourism, one of the established communities in Hitchcock. Since its inception, it has kept its allure prominent in coastal living.

Harborside is popular for its:

• VACATION ACCESS: Because it is in Galveston, Harborside has prime access to many spots. Residents can enjoy nearby islands like Bayou Vista and Tiki Island. This makes Harborside a top choice for living in Hitchcock City.

• COASTAL HOUSING: Harborside features many single-family homes. These homes are built for coastal living with decks, stilts, and balconies. Other properties may offer fenced lawns, garages, and wide yard spaces. These houses are strategically placed near outside amenities in Harborside.

• CRUISE ACCESS: Many of the famous cruise liners have made Harborside their home port. Some leading cruise lines are the Royal Caribbean, Disney, and Carnival Cruise Line. This allows residents to have better access to their vacation services. Some cruise agencies also offer discounts to these cruise lines for residents.

• APPEALING SHOPPING SPOTS: Outside Harborside are shops near its borders. Residents can choose from gift shops to boutiques easily. That said, other establishments in Galveston are also accessible from Harborside. Most of these can be traveled within a 15-minute drive from Harborside.

• NIGHTLIFE HOTSPOTS: Harborside keeps many hidden spots for entertainment. Residents can dine at Leeland's House or check the Old Celler Bar for drinking nights. Residents also enjoy Mexican cuisines from El Gusto Del Pueblo to El Jardin Mexican Cafe. Other establishments not mentioned can be reached within a minute's drive.

• SCHOOL ACCESS: Harborside is zoned within Galveston ISD. This district upholds a high academic standard, thus creating top schools in Hitchcock. And within Harborside are charter and private schools with varied programs. Most of them are reachable within a short drive.

• PUBLIC GREEN SPACES: Harborside is close to attractions from beaches to parks. Residents can do many activities in parks such as Kempner, Adoue, and Schreiber Park. Another prime attraction is Galveston Beach, a public beach accessible within minutes. There are also museums and even more parks available in Galveston.

Harborside is within the coastal area and may be challenging for visitors. Also, the neighboring cities from Hitchcock are farther from the rest. It is recommended to bring a Harborside expert to help address any challenges.

To get personal advice on buying or selling in the Harborside area, contact Paige Martin, one of Houston’s best realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States.

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Table of Contents

1. Harborside Home Sale Trends
2. Harborside Best Realtor Insights
3. Harborside Maps, Location & Zip Code
4. Harborside Schools
5. Harborside Real Estate Market

Harborside Home Sale Trends

Harborside is a community close to Galveston. Harborside offers prime living on the coast.

Harborside is known for its:

• ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Harborside offers ranch and traditional houses. This blends well with the community's coastal appeal.

• ACCESS TO STORES: Harborside boasts easy access to many local stores. Explore shopping options from Tiki Island to Harborwalk within minutes.

• ABUNDANT ENTERTAINMENT SPOTS: There are many ways to enjoy Harborside. The area offers beaches, bars, and diners within a 30-minute drive.

Harborside is zoned within Galveston ISD. Galveston ISD has top-rated schools within Hitchcock. Residents can easily access these areas along the main roads in Harborside.

Harborside Best Realtor Insights

Harborside is one of the most established communities in Galveston Bay.

• Harborside is the home port to many major cruise liners in the country.

• Retail shops and diners are less than a 30-minute drive away.

• Harborside has convenient road access to Tiki Island and Bayou Vista.

• Harborside is close to Galveston, making trips to most attractions faster.

• Harborside is close to many public parks and green spaces in Galveston.

• Harborside is minutes away from Galveston Beach, a well-known public attraction.

• Most diners close to Harborside feature Mexican cuisine. Notable diners are El Jardins Mexican Cafe and La Mixteca.

• Properties in Harborside are mostly single-family homes. With varying styles from traditional to modern/contemporary.

• Property prices in Harborside have a $300,000 average value. Premium estates may go from $500,000 to a million.

• Harborside is zoned to Galveston ISD. Residents also have an option for local private and charter schools.

Harborside Maps, Location & Zip Code

Harborside Schools

Harborside is zoned in Galveston Independent School District.

Galveston ISD is a consistent, top rated ISD due to its academic standard.

As such, students may attend the following schools:

Middle Schools

• Austin Middle School at 1514 Ursuline St: Established in the early 1900s, this school is renowned for its STEM programs. The school promotes community involvement in its student body.

Harborside Private Schools

Some notable private schools in Harborside are listed below

• Weis Middle School at 3904 Avenue T.
• East End Preschool Inc. at 1903 Church St.
• Holy Family School at 2601 Ave. N.
• O'Connell College Preparatory School at 1320 23rd St. Rear
• Satori School at 2503 Sealy St.
• Trinity Episcopal School at 720 Tremont St.

To find an updated listing of all Harborside real estate zoned to any specific public school, please email Paige Martin at [email protected] with the property preference and budget that you're working with.

Note: For more detailed information on specific schools zoned to different Harborside areas, please refer to our Houston Schools Guide OR email me.

Note: School zoning tends to change from year to year. The information provided above is accurate but not guaranteed. Please double-check by visiting the school's website.

Harborside Real Estate Market

Harborside Single-Family Home Sale Trends

Properties in Harborside are mostly single-family type.

Available properties come in either traditional or modern. Harborside properties offer 2 to 3-bedroom options. For larger estates, they come in 5 to 6 bedrooms with at least 3 baths.

Property prices average from $300,000 to $500,000. However, homebuyers can check out $2,000,000 estates with prime amenities.

Harborside Townhome Sale Trends

There are no townhomes in Harborside. There are, however, plenty of townhome options available in nearby neighborhoods.

The Houston Properties Team is an expert in Harborside real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston townhomes or learn more about properties that could be a fit for you

Harborside Condo Sale Trends

There are no mid- or high-rise Harborside condos for sale, but plenty of units are available in the surrounding areas.

Several condo buildings are located in the Galveston Island area, including:

• 7700 Seawall Boulevard #506, The Breakers, Galveston.
• 415 E. Beach Drive #303, Islander East, Galveston.
• 10327 Termini San Luis Pass Road #619, Diamond Beach, Galveston.

To see other condos within the Inner Loop, see Inner Loop Houston Condos. To see condos within the nearby Galleria area, see Galleria Houston Condos. To see other condos within Downtown Houston, see Downtown Condos.
To see condos within the Museum District, see Museum District Condos.

The Houston Properties Team is an expert in Harborside real estate. Please contact us if you'd like to see Houston condos or learn more about buildings that could be a fit for you.

Harborside TX History

Harborside started as a trading port in the early 19th century. It serves as a vital location for international trading in Texas.

Because of Galveston's strong economy, many communities are built in it. Harborside became one of the earliest communities to be developed.

Nowadays, Harborside has become a symbol of Galveston's contribution to Texas. Its coastal roads and home ports reflect its economy shaped through the years.

Fun Things to Do Near Harborside

Harborside features many dining and shopping spots for its residents.

Residents have access to these spots easily. See the best locations within a 15-minute drive.

Retail:

• Ha.Ba's Clothing Store
• Pelican Island Gift Shop
• Mercantile on the Strand
• Belle Lees on the Strand
• Salty Southern ChicBoutiquee

Dining:

• Leeland House Galveston
• El Jardin Mexican Cafe
• La Mixteca
• El Gusto Del Pueblo
• Aceituno's

Nightlife/Entertainment:

• Old Cellar Bar
• Albatross
• The Alibi Bar
• Old Galveston Bar
• Patrick's Bar

Best Harborside Realtor - Paige Martin

As featured on Fox News in the Morning, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Magazine, Paige Martin, a consistent Top Producing Broker-Associate and head of the Houston Properties Team, is ranked as one of the top residential real estate agents in the world.

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