$325,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2021
Last list price

1427 Ball St Galveston, TX 77550

East End Historic District Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
2,418 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$312 Per Sq Ft

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Darragh Park

About This Home

As of September 2021

This 1875 historic L shape cottage is located on one of the best blocks on the island! It will need lots of work but is perfect if you want a full time residence. Currently a 1 / 1 but the possibilities are endless. Home needs a complete renovation, it is also livable as is. Drive by this home at night and you’ll know why you want to live here. Walkable to many restaurants and bakeries and strand area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ramona Boeker

Coastal Living Properties License #0621331 Listed on: 05/18/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmls

Houston Association of REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 2,418 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • High Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Utility Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Window Unit Heating System

Community Details

  • Galveston Townsite Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,005

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Corner of Ball and 15th St
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0555
  • Subdivision Name: Galveston Townsite
  • Architectural Style: Georgian, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Multiple Staircases
  • Living Area: 1040.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Living Room, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Unknown, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fence, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Window Unit
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)

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: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3005.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Cage Cantrell Jr James
Bought by
George Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Ramona Boeker
Coastal Living Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nonmls
Houston Association of REALTORS
List Price
$325,000
Current Estimated Value
$314,241

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.51%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Stewart Title Austin Incorpora
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2024 04/01/24 Rented $1,995 0.0% --
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Under Contract -- -- --
03/02/2024 03/02/24 Price Changed $1,995 -5.0% $2 / Sq Ft
01/26/2024 01/26/24 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Sold -- -- --
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2021 05/15/21 For Sale $325,000 -- $313 / 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 $5,763 $333,000 $107,720 $225,280
2023 $5,763 $298,000 $10,340 $287,660
2022 $4,790 $237,610 $10,340 $227,270
2021 $3,306 $207,640 $10,340 $197,300
2020 $3,184 $163,810 $10,340 $153,470
2019 $2,979 $139,660 $10,340 $129,320
2018 $2,717 $138,100 $10,340 $127,760
2017 $2,441 $138,100 $10,340 $127,760
2016 $2,219 $138,130 $10,340 $127,790
2015 $574 $106,710 $9,190 $97,520
2014 $680 $68,180 $9,190 $58,990
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Thomas Hadley

    Coldwell Banker TGRE

    (409) 256-1477

    9 Total Sales

    Thomas Hadley
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  • Tom Schwenk

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Tom Schwenk

    Coldwell Banker TGRE

    (713) 857-2309

    45 in this area

    260 Total Sales

    Tom Schwenk
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kathy Kendrick

    Sand N Sea Properties, LLC

    (214) 793-4176

    24 Total Sales

    Kathy Kendrick
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ramona Boeker

    Coastal Living Properties

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nonmls

    Houston Association of REALTORS

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 51186952

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3505-0254-0001-001

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77550 East End Historic District

1427 Ball St, Galveston, TX

This home is located at 1427 Ball St, Galveston, TX 77550 and is currently estimated at $325,000, approximately $312 per square foot. This property was built in 1875. 1427 Ball St is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Morgan Elementary Magnet School, Burnet STREAM Magnet School, and Parker Elementary School.

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