609 Church Street

Galveston, TX 77550

$239,500
Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
752 Sq. Ft.
$318 / Sq. Ft.
752
Sq. Ft.
$318
per Sq. Ft.
609 Church has not flooded. True shotgun cottage floor plan. Original front door shutters.
609 Church, first house on the south side of Church. This was the top of the seawall as it originally curved down 6th Street. Thus, with the high elevation, it as not flooded. Fully fenced property.
View of the west side of the front porch. Classic craftsman-style architecture.
East side of the front of the house.
Front porch measures 16x6.
Looking out the front door down the stairs past the gate to Church Street. UTMB is two blocks away. Arlan's Grocery is one block away. Whataburger is across the street. What else do you need?
Front living room with the front door in the background. Beautiful wood floors. To the immediate left is the fireplace.
Living room with fireplace. Brick hearth and overmantle.
Original fireplace and it was wood burning 25 years ago. It does need professional cleaning before using again. The overmantle has a large mirror in-place. This may be the only shotgun cottage in Galveston with an original wood burning fireplace.
2nd room, after the living room, is the bedroom with the bay window on the west side, with its outside shutters hanging Bermuda style.
Looking from the dining area into the kitchen with gas range on the left. Double sink along the west wall and refrigerator to the right.
Kitchen has a lot of counter space. Gas range in the foreground and refrigerator to the right.
Bath with commode and tub w/shower behind the parition.
Dining area with a bay window combined with the kitchen to the right. Backdoor is open in the far background.
The enclosed back porch is 15x8. There is a stacked washer/dryer and the water heater.
The back porch has many windows and the temporary shelving is used for storage.
Original garage. 19x12. Alley access.
West side of the one car garage.

Description

Classic Craftsman-style shotgun cottage with bay windows and fireplace. This house sits at the top of the original seawall that came down 6th Street so it has never flooded. It is believed to be circa 1912. There is a very original one car garage with with board and batten siding. The kitchen area does have a dining area in a bay window. Lots of windows and several have shutters hung in Bermuda-style.Classic Craftsman-style shotgun cottage with bay windows and fireplace. This house sits at the top of the original seawall that came down 6th Street so it has never flooded. It is believed to be circa 1912. There is a very original one car garage with with board and batten siding. The kitchen area does have a dining area in a bay window. Lots of windows and several have shutters hung in Bermuda-style.
  1. Listed by David Bowers • TREC #0399780 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-Gary Greene-Galveston Intown

Property Details for 609 Church Street

Area
33
Geo Market Area
East End
Subdivision
Galveston Townsite
Primary Planned Community
No
For Lease
No
School District
22 - Galveston
Style
Craftsman
Private Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2024 08:10 PM

Property Details for 609 Church Street

StatusActive
MLS #61840584
Days on Market42
Taxes$2,327 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,509 SF
CountyGalveston County

Building Information for 609 Church Street

Stories1Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,509 SF

Property Information for 609 Church Street

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
  • Front Door Faces: North
  • 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
  • Lot Dimensions: 120x21
  • Section Num: 1
  • Parcel Number: 3505-0366-0005-002
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 1: 15x15
  • Room Location 1: 1st
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions 2: 15x11
  • Room Location 2: 1st
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Exterior Porch/Balcony
  • Room Dimensions 3: 16x6
  • Room Location 3: 1st
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 4: 17x15
  • Room Location 4: 1st
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Dining Room
  • Room Dimensions 5: 11x7
  • Room Location 5: 1st
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Utility
  • Room Dimensions 6: 15x8
  • Room Location 6: 1st
Additional Information
  • Primary Bath Desc: No Primary, Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bed Room Description: All Bedrooms Down
  • Room Description: 1 Living Area, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Interior Features
  • Microwave: Yes
  • Dishwasher: No
  • Disposal: No
  • Fireplaces Number: 1
  • Fireplace Description: Freestanding
  • Energy: Ceiling Fans
  • Range Type: Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Dryer Included, High Ceiling, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included
  • Floors: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard Fenced, Fully Fenced
  • Street Surface: Asphalt
  • Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
  • Foundation: Pier & Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Asbestos, Wood
  • Utility District: No
  • 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 609 Church Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 609 Church Street

Taxable ValueLand$111,150Additions$177,330Total$288,480
Tax Record2023$270 ($22 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt752 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt752 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,509 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1995CountyGALVESTONAPN3505-0366-0005-002

Schools near 609 Church Street

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

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More information about 609 Church Street, Galveston, TX 77550

609 Church Street is a single family home for sale in Galveston, TX 77550. This property was listed for sale on November 5, 2024 by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-Gary Greene-Galveston Intown, it's currently listed at $239,500. This listing's school district is Galveston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Morgan Elementary Magnet School, Burnet Elementary School and Parker El. 609 Church Street is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 752 sqft single family home built in 1916.

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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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