Homes for sale - 1620 Post Office ST, Galveston, TX 77550

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1620 Post Office ST Galveston, TX 77550

3 Beds

4 Baths

2,576 SqFt

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11/13/2024 11:09 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,576 sqft

Price per Sqft $267

Subdivision Galveston Townsite

MLS Listing ID 44984199

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1887

Annual Tax Amount $6,727

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 5,140 Sqft

Acres 0.118

Property 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 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.

Location

State TX

County Galveston

Area East End

Rooms

Bedroom Description All Bedrooms Up

Other Rooms Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Garage Apartment, Home Office/Study, Utility Room in House

Master Bathroom Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Vanity Area

Den/Bedroom Plus 4

Kitchen Butler Pantry, Island w/o Cooktop, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting

Interior

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

Heating Central Electric, Central Gas, Zoned

Cooling Central Electric

Flooring Engineered Wood, Laminate, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Covered Patio/Deck, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Porch

Garage Detached Garage, Oversized Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description Auto Garage Door Opener

Roof Type Composition

Street Surface Asphalt,Curbs

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Subdivision Lot

Dwelling Type Free Standing,Historic

Faces South

Story 2

Foundation Pier & Beam

Lot Size Range 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public Water

Structure Type Wood

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Gisd Open Enroll

Middle Schools Gisd Open Enroll

High Schools Ball High School

School District 22 - Galveston

Others

Senior Community No

Restrictions Historic Restrictions,Zoning

Tax ID 3505-0496-0012-000

Energy Description Ceiling Fans,Digital Program Thermostat,Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater

Acceptable Financing Cash Sale, Conventional, Owner Financing

Tax Rate 1.7477

Disclosures Sellers Disclosure

Listing Terms Cash Sale, Conventional, Owner Financing

Financing Cash Sale,Conventional,Owner Financing

Special Listing Condition Sellers Disclosure

Houston Association of Realtors (HAR MLS)

Listed by Waters Turnley Real Estate

Steve Watkins

Agent | License ID: 0656923

+1(936) 537-0881

Steve Watkins

1620 Post Office ST Galveston, TX 77550

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