1703 BIOVU DRIVE, GALVESTON, TX 77551
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List Price$624,000
1703 Biovu Drive
Galveston, TX 77551
Listing #23758337
2
Bedrooms
2 full, 1 partial
Bathrooms
1,290
Square Feet
House
Type
About This Property
Rare dual home property on a large, fenced corner lot! Renovated 2-bed, 2.5-bath main home plus a 2024-built 1-bed, 1-bath cottage--each with its own lift and Generac generator. Main home features custom built-ins, 42" cabinetry, modern updates, and inviting outdoor living with Azek flooring, a covered porch, and an upper deck with panoramic Offatts Bayou views. Ground level offers a heated spa tub, lush tropical landscaping, and a private gathering area. The 2024-built cottage includes a private entrance, parking, custom built-ins, and full integration with the main home's generator--ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or income potential. Easy access to IH 45, Seawall Blvd., and nearby retail. A unique island living opportunity with exceptional versatility and modern coastal style.
Property Features
Location Information
County
Galveston
Longitude
-94.837823
MLS Area
Near West End
Subdivision
Bayou Shore Aka Wheelers
Latitude
29.2794
Directions
From I-45 South, exit 61st Street to Heards Lane. Right turn onto Heards Lane. Right turn onto Biovu; home is at the left corner.
Interior Features
Room Descriptions
10 x 14 Library, 14 x 10 Living Room, 15 x 11 Primary Bedroom, 5 x 10 Breakfast Room/Nook, 9 x 11 Bedroom
1/2 Baths
1
Interior
Elevator, High Ceilings, Hot Tub/Spa, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Pro
Fireplace Description
Covered Patio, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Porch, Patio
Exterior Features
Style
Contemporary/Modern
Has a Pool
No
Stories
1
Acre Range
0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Is New Construction
No
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Views
Construction
Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding
Lot Size in Acres
0.166
Exterior
Covered Patio, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Porch, Patio
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.
7,250
Parking Description
Additional Parking, Attached, Electric Gate, Garage, None
Lot Dimensions
7,250
Has Garage
Yes
View Description
Bayou, Water
Garage Spaces
2
Is One Story
Yes
School
School District
Galveston
Middle School
GISD OPEN ENROLL
Elementary School
GISD OPEN ENROLL
High School
BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Additional Information
Finance Available
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Year Built
1965
Property Type
SFR
Status
Active
Property SubType
Detached
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$2,913
per month
30 Year Fixed. 3.52% Interest Rate.
Principal + Interest
$2,248
Monthly Tax
$520
Monthly Insurance
$145
yrs
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Listing Courtesy of: The Sears Group
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