Active · HAR MLS #24834144
1301 Broadway Street
$599,9001301 Broadway Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Listed by RE/MAX Crossroads Realty. Milica is your buyer contact.
A closer look.
From the listing brokerage.
Known as “Darling’s Birdcage,” this distinctive 19th-century residence is a remarkable piece of Galveston history. Originally built for Curtis Ames Darling and his wife, Sarah, the home was moved to its present Broadway address in 1908 and now stands within the celebrated East End Historic District. Inside, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and 2,177 sq ft unfold with extraordinary and unique personality—soaring ceilings, rich wood floors, intricate millwork, stained and leaded glass, substantial wood doors, an elegant staircase and a gas fireplace. The character continues in the striking kitchen with abundant wood cabinetry, granite counters and commercial-style gas range, while the baths offer equally distinctive period-inspired details. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard, deck, mature landscaping and detached 2-car garage. Darling’s Birdcage is more than a home—it’s a captivating chapter of Galveston history ready for its next steward.
Property details.
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 2,177 sq ft
- Year built
- 1875
- Lot size
- 0.1179 acres
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Stories
- 2
- New construction
- No
- Subdivision
- Galveston Townsite
- MLS number
- 24834144
- Listing brokerage
- RE/MAX Crossroads Realty
- Listed
- Aug 4, 2026
Interior & exterior features
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Other
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Only details supplied in the HAR record are shown.
Room by room.
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 18.1 × 10 |
| Bedroom | Second | 11.11 × 14.1 |
| Bedroom | Second | 12.3 × 15.1 |
Schools from the listing.
- Elementary school
- Gisd Open Enroll
- Middle school
- Gisd Open Enroll
- High school
- Ball High School
- School district
- 22 - Galveston
School assignments are reported by the listing brokerage. Verify current attendance eligibility directly with the school district.
Taxes & association dues.
Historical MLS-reported amount. Future taxes can differ; verify with the appraisal district.
Association dues were not supplied. This does not establish that the property has no HOA.
THE LOCATION MATTERS
Galveston
1301 Broadway Street, Galveston, TX 77550
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Explore Galveston ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026, 8:38 AM CT. MLS record updated Oct 30, 2026. Availability and details may change.
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