$149,900
SOLD JUL 16, 2014
Last list price

1406 Bowie Dr Galveston, TX 77551

Lasker Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$98 Per Sq Ft

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2025

Lovely Galveston cottage ready for move in. Come see this adorable home in mid town Galveston. Access to the beach, shopping, strand, schools and much more is just minutes away. This home has original hard wood flooring, original molding, baseboards, and doors but also modern conveniences with a large kitchen, lots of cabinets and counter space, gas stove, dishwasher and more. Each room has large closets and storage room. The bathrooms have vintage charm. Outdoor shower and fully fenced yard.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,960

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 100
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,524 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Palm Gardens Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,960

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size: 50 x 100
  • Subdivision Name: Palm Gardens
  • Directions: Broadway to 49th, turn right, turn left on Travis, right on Bowie, house on your left.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1932
  • NAV16_Elevator: N/A
  • NAV16_MUD_District: N/A
  • NAV16_Alarm: N/A
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Living Area: 1524
  • Window Features: Storm Blinds
  • NAV16_Ttl_Baths: 2
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 132
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 154
  • Room Living Room Area: 196
  • Room Kitchen Area: 210
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 154
  • Room Dining Room Area: 140

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood, Full
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Sidewalks
  • View: No
  • Disclosures: Owner Licensed
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Connection-Electric, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2960

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2023
Closed on
May 1, 2023
Sold by
Greiner Benjamin H
Bought by
James H Baker And Sherri A Baker 2019 Revocab
Seller's Agent
Susanna Mayberry
RE/MAX Leading Edge
Buyer's Agent
Susanna Mayberry
RE/MAX Leading Edge
List Price
$399,000
Views
172

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2020
Sold by
Potts Jared L and Potts Jessica A
Bought by
Greiner Benjamin H and Greiner Morgan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,850
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2014
Closed on
Jul 16, 2014
Sold by
Costa Jill A
Bought by
Potts Jared L and Potts Jessica A
List Price
$149,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,400
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2009
Sold by
Deforke Lee
Bought by
Costa Jill A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,312
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Lowery Mary Rey
Bought by
Deforke Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,200
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2008
Sold by
Lowery Mary Rey
Bought by
Lowery Mary Rey

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2001
Sold by
Dwyer Thomas E
Bought by
Dwyer Sharon M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Stewart Title
Vendors Lien -- Stewart Title
Vendors Lien -- Stewart Title
Vendors Lien -- Stewart Title
Vendors Lien -- Stewart Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $216,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $193,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,312 FHA
Previous Owner $79,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $349,000 -12.5% $229 / Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Sold -- -- --
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2023 03/06/23 For Sale $399,000 +166.2% $262 / Sq Ft
07/16/2014 07/16/14 Sold -- -- --
06/16/2014 06/16/14 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 For Sale $149,900 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: Galveston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,036 $321,320 $82,400 $238,920
2023 $3,036 $236,258 $0 $0
2022 $4,330 $214,780 $61,250 $153,530
2021 $4,766 $210,680 $61,250 $149,430
2020 $3,781 $157,760 $19,750 $138,010
2019 $4,441 $180,080 $19,750 $160,330
2018 $4,281 $182,290 $19,750 $162,540
2017 $3,845 $184,490 $19,750 $164,740
2016 $3,496 $142,970 $19,750 $123,220
2015 $2,542 $142,970 $19,750 $123,220
2014 $2,391 $116,340 $8,250 $108,090
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Susanna Mayberry

    RE/MAX Leading Edge

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Deborah Bly

    eXp Realty, LLC

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Map

Source: Galveston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20141697

APN: 5580-0000-0025-000

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77551 Lasker Park

1406 Bowie Dr, Galveston, TX

This home is located at 1406 Bowie Dr, Galveston, TX 77551 and is currently estimated at $149,900, approximately $98 per square foot. This property was built in 1932. 1406 Bowie Dr is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Burnet STREAM Magnet School, Morgan Elementary Magnet School, and Parker Elementary School.

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