Galveston condos: What it costs to own a small piece of the island

722 Positano Road

$650,000

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

$299.13 per square foot

Maintenance fee: $8,002 per year

See the listing at HAR.com 722 Positano Road

$650,000

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

$299.13 per square foot

Maintenance fee: $8,002 per year

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There are those who pay for a hotel room each time they want to take a Galveston vacation, and there are those who make Galveston their second home.

Some Galveston condos come with great perks, like resort-style pools and on-site restaurants, and others are fully furnished on move-in day.

Condominiums require less maintenance than a beach house would, but that level of convenience comes at a price.

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The condo listings we found on HAR.com include maintenance fees by the month, quarter or year, with the lowest at $4,200 per year and the highest at $18,670 per year.

For potential owners who prefer historical buildings, exposed brick walls and downtown views over the seaside, condos are also for sale on Galveston's Strand.

See some of the island's best condominiums for sale now in the photos above.

Dana Burke is a digital reporter at Chron.com. You can read more of her stories here and follow her on Twitter at @danapburke.