2528 Postoffice Street

Galveston, TX 77550

$349,500
Price
9
Beds
1
Bath
5,602 Sq. Ft.
$62 / Sq. Ft.
5,602
Sq. Ft.
$62
per Sq. Ft.
Circa 1886, Last survivor of Galveston's infamous Red Light District. Five parlors on the first floor and 9 bedrooms upstairs.
When Mollie Walters, on the celebrated madams in the district built this property in 1886 she chose a choice two full lot tract on the corner of Postoffice and 26th Street.
Original double front doors.
26th Street side with the two story front house and the back quarters. The back quarters are in rough shape.
Back quarters are being sold in its present condition.
View from the alley looking towards the back of the back quarters. 26th Street on the right and on the left are two horse stalls attached.
View from the alley looking toward the east side of the two story front house with the two horse stalls on the other side of the fence.
Front of the house facing Postoffice Street with the East facade.
East facade of the building with full side yard.
East facade of the two story building. Needs work, but much potential with these two corner downtown lots.
Side yard on the East side of the main house. Fully fenced property.
One of two horse stalls on the east side of the back building.
Horse stall, one of two, on the east side of the back building.
Looking from the double front doors into the front downstairs foyer with staircase on the left.
Detail photograph of the staircase in the front formal foyer.
Detail of the woodwork in the front formal foyer.
Detail of the woodwork for the doorway to the 1st Parlor. The lathe strips were used to hold the plaster.
Large paneled pocket doors between Parlors #1 and #2.
2nd Parlor with the large paneled pocket doors leading into the 1st Parlor.
2nd Parlor has a mural on the backwall.
Downstairs bath with shower.
Back hallway view from the front formal foyer. Parlor #3 on the left and Parlor #5 in the background.
Downstairs back hallway as it leaves the front formal foyer with two parlors on the left and two parlors and a kitchen on the right.
Detail photograph of the wainscoting of the back downstairs hallway.
Parlor #3 with curved wall following the hallway from the front foyer to the back.This room measures 13x13.
Parlor 3#. In the background is the front foyer of the house.
This is the 4th parlor and is on the west side. Room measures 16x13.
5th parlor measures 14x13. Needs clean-out and renovation.
Kitchen measures 17x13.
Kitchen looking into 5th parlor. House needs work.
View from staircase landing looking into the first floor foyer with double front doors in the background.
Staircase landing with corner newel post.
Upstairs front hall foyer with the two upstairs front bedroom doors in the background.
Upstairs front west bedroom measures 16x13 and has a balcony over the front door porch.
Upstairs east front bedroom. This room measures 16x13.
Upstairs bedroom on the East side of the house. This room measures 13x12.
Middle bedroom on the west side that has a balcony. Wood floors and more lathe strips on the walls. The lathe strips held the plaster on the walls.
One of the back bedrooms upstairs. Notice the lathe strips on the walls. This is what would have held the plaster on the walls.

Description

Circa 1886, "Postoffice Street was the portion of the district where the houses of prostitution clustered. This sober, two-bay wide, clapboard "house" with a low-pitched roof and boxed eaves is the last survivor. It was built and owned by Miss Mollie Walters, one of the district's most celebrated madams." -Galveston Architecture Guidebook, pg 41. The 2 story main house has 5 parlors, kitchen & bath with shower downstairs. 9 bedrooms upstairs. Back quarters include two horse stalls. The building needs...Circa 1886, "Postoffice Street was the portion of the district where the houses of prostitution clustered. This sober, two-bay wide, clapboard "house" with a low-pitched roof and boxed eaves is the last survivor. It was built and owned by Miss Mollie Walters, one of the district's most celebrated madams." -Galveston Architecture Guidebook, pg 41. The 2 story main house has 5 parlors, kitchen & bath with shower downstairs. 9 bedrooms upstairs. Back quarters include two horse stalls. The building needs much renovation. The seller is not cleaning out the property. He will remove some items, but the vast majority of the contents, most of which is hardly useable, will remain. Seller retains 30 days after closing & funding to vacate the property. Being sold in its current condition, no repairs. There are deed covenants preventing demolition. In attachments is a City of Galveston program for substantial(50%) rehabilitation & tax breaks.
  1. Listed by David Bowers • TREC #0399780 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-Gary Greene-Galveston Intown

Property Details for 2528 Postoffice Street

Area
33
Geo Market Area
Harborside
Subdivision
Galveston Townsite
Primary Planned Community
No
For Lease
No
School District
22 - Galveston
Style
Victorian
Private Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/23/2024 02:17 PM

Property Details for 2528 Postoffice Street

StatusActive
MLS #96609629
Days on Market385
Taxes$3,461 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1886
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,320 SF
CountyGalveston County

Building Information for 2528 Postoffice Street

Stories2Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,320 SF

Property Information for 2528 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
  • 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
  • Lot Dimensions: 120x86
  • Section Num: 1
  • Parcel Number: 3505-0505-0014-000
Parking
  • Carport Spaces Count: 0
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 1: 20x18
  • Room Location 1: 1st
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 2: 13x11
  • Room Location 2: 2nd
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 3: 13x11
  • Room Location 3: 2nd
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 4: 13x11
  • Room Location 4: 2nd
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 5: 14x13
  • Room Location 5: 2nd
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 6: 16x15
  • Room Location 6: 2nd
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 7: 16x15
  • Room Location 7: 2nd
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 8: 18x18
  • Room Location 8: 1st
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 9: 14x13
  • Room Location 9: 1st
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 10: 13x13
  • Room Location 10: 1st
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 11: 16x13
  • Room Location 11: 1st
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions 12: 17x13
  • Room Location 12: 1st
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 13: 16x13
  • Room Location 13: 2nd
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 14: 16x13
  • Room Location 14: 2nd
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 15: 13x12
  • Room Location 15: 2nd
Additional Information
  • Primary Bath Desc: Primary Bath: Shower Only
  • Bed Room Description: All Bedrooms Up
  • Room Description: Den, Formal Living, Living Area - 1st Floor
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Interior Features
  • Floors: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Fully Fenced
  • Street Surface: Asphalt
  • Lot Description: Corner, Subdivision Lot
  • Foundation: Pier & Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Wood
  • Utility District: No
  • Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Heat System: No Heating
  • Pool Area: No
  • 55+ Community: No
Financial Information
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Mandatory: No
  • Annual Maint Desc: No
  • Fee Other: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Rate: 2.02%
Financial Information
  • Ownership: Full Ownership

Property History for 2528 Postoffice Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 2528 Postoffice Street

Taxable ValueLand$374,620Additions$367,940Total$742,560
Tax Record2023$792 ($66 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,602 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,602 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,324 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1995CountyGALVESTONAPN3505-0505-0014-000

Schools near 2528 Postoffice Street

This home is within Galveston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading
Public - PK to 4
Burnet Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Parker El
Public - PK to 4
Morgan Elementary Magnet School
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading
PublicPK to 4

Burnet Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Parker El
PublicPK to 4

Morgan Elementary Magnet School
PublicPK to 4

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More information about 2528 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX 77550

2528 Postoffice Street is a single family home for sale in Galveston, TX 77550. This property was listed for sale on November 28, 2023 by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-Gary Greene-Galveston Intown, it's currently listed at $349,500. This listing's school district is Galveston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading, Burnet Elementary School and Parker El. 2528 Postoffice Street is a 9-bed, 1-bath, 5,602 sqft single family home built in 1886.

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Listing Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-Gary Greene-Galveston Intown, David Bowers, TREC #0399780

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