Experience the tranquil beachside ambiance of Beachtown in Galveston. Recently refreshed with beautiful beach-inspired flooring, updated furnishings, enhanced living spaces, and thoughtful design upgrades, this luxurious coastal retreat offers 4 ENSUITE bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a powder room. The home comes fully furnished with linens, dishes, towels, and everything you need, just bring your toothbrush. Perfect for traveling medical professionals, executives, or those seeking an extended coastal getaway. Just a 5-minute stroll from the beach, you'll enjoy easy access to sun, sand, and Gulf breezes. Inside, the open-concept living area showcases updated designer furnishings, while the chef's kitchen features granite countertops, gas cooking, upgraded ventilation, custom finishes, and a spacious island. Enjoy SMART TVs with 350+ Roku channels, fiber optic WiFi, washer/dryer, and proximity to Porch Cafe, UTMB, The Strand, Yacht Basin, and Galveston's Historic District.
Village One Beachtown, located between Seawall Boulevard and Broadway Avenue J, is a coastal and residential Galveston neighborhood with Gulf-facing beach access and a grid of palm-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Seawall Blvd and 61st Street corridor, where beachgoers, bike traffic, and casual patios set a salt-air, walk-and-roll rhythm. Low-rise condos and beach cottages mix with mid-century apartment buildings, giving the blocks a relaxed, lived-in architectural patchwork. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier adds lights and motion along the waterline, while Moody Gardens brings a museum-and-conservatory counterpoint inland. Stewart Beach and the Seawall’s wide sidewalk shape daily routines around sunrise walks and evening breezes. Dining and shopping scenes cluster along nearby Broadway and Postoffice Street for a change of pace from the shoreline.
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 107° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
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99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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This property is priced $4,129 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$8,000
Rental estimate
$3,871
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 817 Positano Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HARMLS #3
Jun 20, 2026
Listed for Rent
$8,000
$3/sq ft
HARMLS #2
Oct 8, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,500
$3/sq ft
Sep 7, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,500
$3/sq ft
HARMLS #1
Sep 6, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,800
$3/sq ft
Jul 8, 2025
Listed for Rent
$7,800
$3/sq ft
HARMLS #20388476
Jun 30, 2025
Rental Removed
$7,800
$3/sq ft
Jan 7, 2025
Price Changed
$7,800
$3/sq ft
Dec 18, 2024
Price Changed
$7,500
$3/sq ft
Sep 14, 2024
Listed for Rent
$6,500
$3/sq ft
HARMLS #24911986
Feb 29, 2024
Rental Removed
$6,800
$3/sq ft
Nov 15, 2023
Listed for Rent
$6,800
$3/sq ft
Oct 24, 2023
Rental Removed
$6,800
$3/sq ft
Oct 14, 2023
Listed for Rent
$6,800
$3/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 2017
Sold
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HARMLS #31403604
Jun 7, 2017
Sold
$865K - $995K
May 6, 2017
Pending
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Apr 25, 2017
Pending
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Mar 15, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$375/sq ft
+19
Elegant and comfortable, this Ultimate Beach House has it all. Beautifully set on a double/corner lot with a Texas sized deck to take advantage of the light, surrounding sights and gulf breezes. Family oriented kitchen features stainless appliance, tumbled marble counters, and gleaming glass tile. .. opens to dining and living areas. High end luxuries throughout this 4 bed and 4 1/2 bath home all with en-suite baths. Ground floor offers parking and a bonus room for shade, playing and entertaining.
Galveston MLS #20170809
Apr 25, 2017
Delisted
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Mar 15, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$375/sq ft
Elegant and comfortable, this Ultimate Beach House has it all. Beautifully set on a double/corner lot with a Texas sized deck to take advantage of the light, surrounding sights and gulf breezes. Family oriented kitchen features stainless appliances, tumbled marble counters, and gleaming glass tile. .. open concept to dining and living areas from kitchen. High end luxuries throughout this 4 bed and 4 1/2 bath home all with en-suite baths. Ground floor offers parking and a bonus room for shade, playing and entertaining. Elevator to all floors.
HARMLS #24368797
Feb 15, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jan 31, 2017
Listed
$999,000
$418/sq ft
HARMLS #95434824
Jan 30, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 26, 2016
Price Changed
$999,000
$418/sq ft
Sep 24, 2015
Listed
$1,050,000
$440/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 2006
Sold
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* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
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We estimate that 817 Positano Rd would rent between $3,871 / mo.817 Positano Rd is located in Galveston, the 77550 zipcode, and the Galveston Independent School District.