1620 Postoffice Street
Galveston, TX 77550
$689,000
Price
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,576 Sq. Ft.
$267 / Sq. Ft.
2,576
Sq. Ft.
$267
per Sq. Ft.
Description
This 1900 Storm Survivor is the circa 1887 "Peacock" House in Galveston Island’s East End Historical District. It is located near The Strand, UTMB, dining, shopping, art galleries, and more. The home has 3 bedrooms/3 baths, and the large garage apartment has 1 bedroom/1 bath. The apartment has many cabinets and a utility room. There is also an oversized 2 car garage for off-street parking. The home has double parlors, pocket doors, transom windows, double staircases, high ceilings, an elevator, a...This 1900 Storm Survivor is the circa 1887 "Peacock" House in Galveston Island’s East End Historical District. It is located near The Strand, UTMB, dining, shopping, art galleries, and more. The home has 3 bedrooms/3 baths, and the large garage apartment has 1 bedroom/1 bath. The apartment has many cabinets and a utility room. There is also an oversized 2 car garage for off-street parking. The home has double parlors, pocket doors, transom windows, double staircases, high ceilings, an elevator, a wood burning fireplace, and a butler's pantry. The home blends many updates with historical features for modern comfort and preservation. The interior was painted in 2024. The large primary bath was remodeled in 2024, adding an oversized shower, double vanities, and counters. The home has a covered front porch and balcony, and a covered back deck for relaxing and entertaining. The apartment can generate extra income.
- Listed by Troy Waters • TREC #0386422 • Waters Turnley Real Estate
Property Details for 1620 Postoffice Street
Area
33
Geo Market AreaEast End
SubdivisionGalveston Townsite
Primary Planned CommunityNo
For LeaseNo
School District22 - Galveston
StyleVictorian
Private PoolNo
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2024 06:09 PM
Property Details for 1620 Postoffice Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 44984199 |
| Days on Market | 137 |
| Taxes | $6,727 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single-Family |
| Year Built | 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 AC / 5,140 SF |
| County | Galveston County |
Building Information for 1620 Postoffice Street
Stories2Year Built1887Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,140 SF
Property Information for 1620 Postoffice Street
Description Information
School Details
- School Elementary: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- School Middle: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- School High: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Building Details
- Stories: 2
- Dwelling Type: Free Standing, Historic
- Front Door Faces: South
- Garage Desc: Detached Garage, Oversized Garage
- New Construction: No
- Year Built Src: Seller
Lot Information
- Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
- Sq Ft Source: Appraisal District
- Lot Size Source: Appraisal District
- Section Num: 0
- Parcel Number: 3505-0496-0012-000
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type 1: Living Room
- Room Dimensions 1: 15 x 13
- Room Location 1: 1st
Room 2
- Room Type 2: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions 2: 17 x 16
- Room Location 2: 1st
Room 3
- Room Type 3: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions 3: 15 x 13.5
- Room Location 3: 1st
Room 4
- Room Type 4: Home Office/Study
- Room Dimensions 4: 15 x 13
- Room Location 4: 1st
Room 5
- Room Type 5: Den
- Room Dimensions 5: 16 x 10.5
- Room Location 5: 1st
Room 6
- Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
- Room Dimensions 6: 17 x 15.5
- Room Location 6: 2nd
Room 7
- Room Type 7: Bedroom
- Room Dimensions 7: 13 x 13
- Room Location 7: 2nd
Room 8
- Room Type 8: Bedroom
- Room Dimensions 8: 13 x 11.5
- Room Location 8: 2nd
Additional Information
- Primary Bath Desc: Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Vanity Area
- Bed Room Description: All Bedrooms Up
- Room Description: Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Garage Apartment, Home Office/Study, Utility Room in House
- Kitchen Description: Butler Pantry, Island w/o Cooktop, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Interior Features
- Dishwasher: Yes
- Disposal: Yes
- Fireplaces Number: 1
- Fireplace Description: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Energy: Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater
- Connections: Washer Connections
- Range Type: Gas Cooktop
- Oven Type: Gas Oven
- Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Central Vacuum, Dry Bar, Dryer Included, Elevator, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Window Coverings
- Floors: Engineered Wood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Countertops: Granite
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Covered Patio/Deck, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Porch
- Street Surface: Asphalt, Curbs
- Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
- Foundation: Pier & Beam
- Roof: Composition
- Siding: Wood
- Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
- Heat System: Central Electric, Central Gas, Zoned
- 55+ Community: No
Financial Information
HOA and Fees
- HOA Mandatory: No
- Annual Maint Desc: No
- Fee Other: No
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Rate: 1.75%
Property History for 1620 Postoffice Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1620 Postoffice Street
Taxable ValueLand$189,970Additions$308,480Total$498,450
Tax Record2023$1,124 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,576 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,140 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1995CountyGALVESTONAPN3505-0496-0012-000
Schools near 1620 Postoffice Street
This home is within Galveston Independent School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Elementary Magnet School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Burnet Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Parker El PublicPK to 4 | ||
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading PublicPK to 4 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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