1814 Avenue K

Galveston, TX 77550

$645,000
Price
3
Beds
2,200 Sq. Ft.
$293 / Sq. Ft.
2,200
Sq. Ft.
$293
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The 1886 James J. Sewall cottage is the oldest house on the block. 27 years ago the home was rescued and renovated. The restoration is credited with helping spur renovation efforts in the neighborhood. It was on the GHF Homes Tour in 1999. Since then, there have only been 2 add'l owners. The current owners have added their own updates as well as creating an outside oasis w/ lush lanscaping & gardens. This updated historic home is located in the lovely Lost Bayou Historic neighborhood,which is close...The 1886 James J. Sewall cottage is the oldest house on the block. 27 years ago the home was rescued and renovated. The restoration is credited with helping spur renovation efforts in the neighborhood. It was on the GHF Homes Tour in 1999. Since then, there have only been 2 add'l owners. The current owners have added their own updates as well as creating an outside oasis w/ lush lanscaping & gardens. This updated historic home is located in the lovely Lost Bayou Historic neighborhood,which is close & convenient to everything Galveston offers. The main floor boasts a large living /dining room & the primary bedroom w/large walk-in closet. There are 2 bedrooms and a den on lower level. Large rear deck & front & rear porches are perfect for catching gulf breezes. Plenty of light & great storage space throughout. It is a great place to entertain with an 8x8 wet bar and covered spaces outside, the hot tub outback conveys. 2 car garage accessed from the alley provides off street parking.
  1. Listed by Thomas Schwenk • TREC #0505240 • Coldwell Banker TGRE

Property Details for 1814 Avenue K

Area
33
Geo Market Area
East End
Subdivision
Galveston Townsite
Primary Planned Community
No
For Lease
No
School District
22 - Galveston
Style
Other Style
Private Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2024 03:22 PM

Property Details for 1814 Avenue K

StatusActive
MLS #76295808
Days on Market230
Taxes$9,516 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1886
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,136 SF
CountyGalveston County

Building Information for 1814 Avenue K

Stories1Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,136 SF

Property Information for 1814 Avenue K

Description Information
School Details
  • School Elementary: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • School Middle: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • School High: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Building Details
  • Stories: 1
  • Dwelling Type: Free Standing, Historic
  • Garage Desc: Detached 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: 138
  • Parcel Number: 3505-0138-0011-000
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 1: 24X11
  • Room Location 1: 2nd
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions 2: 14X14
  • Room Location 2: 2nd
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 3: 15X11
  • Room Location 3: 2nd
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Family
  • Room Dimensions 4: 24X11
  • Room Location 4: 1st
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 5: 14x14
  • Room Location 5: 1st
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 6: 15X10
  • Room Location 6: 1st
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Extra Room
  • Room Dimensions 7: 8x8
  • Room Location 7: 1st
Additional Information
  • Primary Bath Desc: Full Secondary Bathroom Down
  • Bed Room Description: 1 Bedroom Up, 2 Bedrooms Down
  • Room Description: Living Area - 1st Floor, Living Area - 2nd Floor
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
  • Foundation: Pier & Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Wood
  • Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Heat System: Central Gas
  • 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 1814 Avenue K

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1814 Avenue K

Taxable ValueLand$164,350Additions$481,220Total$645,570
Tax Record2023$9,516 ($793 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1995CountyGALVESTONAPN3505-0138-0011-000

Schools near 1814 Avenue K

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 - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Morgan Elementary Magnet School
PublicPK to 4

Burnet Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Austin Middle School
Public5 to 6

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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1814 Avenue K is a single family home for sale in Galveston, TX 77550. This property was listed for sale on July 14, 2024 by Coldwell Banker TGRE, it's currently listed at $645,000. It has been on the market for a total of 230 days and was last sold on September 15, 2022. This listing's school district is Galveston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading, Morgan Elementary Magnet School and Burnet Elementary School. 1814 Avenue K is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,200 sqft single family home built in 1886.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker TGRE, Thomas Schwenk, TREC #0505240

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