$399,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2023
Last list price
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$262 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2025

Come and see this adorable Midtown cottage nestled in Palm Gardens. Charm exudes in this one! Upon entering, you will notice the natural sunlight pouring into the home through the numerous windows. The living area features built in bookshelves and opens up to the recently remodeled kitchen. Speaking of kitchen, you will love this one - a stainless steel appliance package with an upgraded drawer microwave! The waterfall breakfast bar separates the kitchen and living room and is set up perfectly for entertaining. Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout the living areas. Primary bedroom with attached ensuite decked in shiplap and a stunning walk-in shower. The secondary bedroom currently used as a nursery also has a featured shiplap wall. A backyard deck overlooks the fenced yard which is perfect for the little ones or your furry friends. Two car detached garage. Close to all Galveston Island attractions and the Gulf of Mexico. Come and take a look... you won't be disappointed!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susanna Mayberry

RE/MAX Leading Edge License #0616427 Listed on: 03/06/2023

RE/MAX Leading Edge

Last Buyer's Agent

Susanna Mayberry

RE/MAX Leading Edge License #0616427 Listed on: 03/06/2023

RE/MAX Leading Edge

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,330

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x50
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,524 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School
  • Ball High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Palm Gardens Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,330

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: I45S to Broadway. Right on 49th. Left on Travis. Right on Bowie. 1406 Bowie will be on your Left.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size: 100x50
  • Subdivision Name: Palm Gardens
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1524.0
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storm/Security Shutters
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • Junior High Dist: 22 - Galveston
  • High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: GISD OPEN ENROLL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4330.0

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

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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: Houston 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

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 86537897

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5580-0000-0025-000