Overview: Beachtown is a New Urbanist-style beachfront village on Galveston’s East End, designed with boardwalk beach access, colorful coastal architecture, and walkable streets. It blends luxury second homes with investment appeal in a carefully planned, timeless community.
Location & Access: Situated at the far East End near Stewart Beach, just minutes from downtown Galveston and the Strand.
Schools & Services: Zoned to Galveston ISD; schools, medical care, and entertainment are within a short drive.
Housing Types & Vibe: Features elevated custom homes and townhomes with coastal Victorian styling. The vibe is upscale, walkable, and family-oriented.
History & Origins: Developed in the early 2000s by renowned planners Duany Plater-Zyberk, emphasizing resilient architecture and pedestrian- friendly design.
Amenities & Outdoors: Private dune walkovers, wide beaches, and boardwalk-style streets; nearby dining and shopping in the Strand and downtown district.
STR Snapshot: Vacation rentals are common; buyers should confirm HOA rules and City registration requirements.
Flood & Insurance Notes: Homes are elevated and designed to FORTIFIED standards; flood and windstorm insurance are required.
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Governed by the Beachtown Community Foundation (BCFC). Note: the community pool is owned/operated by a separate sub-association, 'Town Center Homeowners Association I, Inc.' — pool passes sold separately from BCFC dues.
New Urbanist beachfront village (Duany Plater-Zyberk, early 2000s); FORTIFIED-standard construction; boardwalk beach access.
165 people live in Beachtown, where the median age is 65 and the average individual income is $72,106. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Beachtown has 166 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Beachtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 165 people call Beachtown home. The population density is 294.27 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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