NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1507 Ball St Galveston, TX 77550

East End Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $260,000 - $401,273

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,548 Sq Ft
$222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2023

Current estimated payment $2,256/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Darragh Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Investor, Air B&B, or Residential Opportunity! Beautiful raised home located in Galveston's East End Historic District! Wonderfully maintained & move-in ready, this 3 bedroom bungalow boasts a breezy bi-level porch on the front & a private rear-facing upstairs deck off of the master suite. Indoors, you'll find wood-look laminate floors, neutral paint & crown molding in the flex-use formal dining or study, into the kitchen with granite countertops & reverse osmosis water filtration, and beyond that into a cozy family room with French doors. Also on the first floor, note the convenient half bath & oversized indoor utility room. Upstairs, find the master suite with a private balcony, two secondary bedrooms with plush new carpet, and a beautifully updated bathroom. Take a romantic stroll to the Strand or numerous top-rated restaurants nearby & enjoy the close proximity to UTMB or Downtown Galveston. This home has everything you need for a family home or an income-producing rental property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Winston Foster

Stanfield Properties License #0746829 Listed on: 08/03/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Patches DeShazo

Century Properties Real Estate License #0564201

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 2,570 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 21x20
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,548 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

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

  • Ball Twnhms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: all furniture - home is staged

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,377

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

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Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Traveling south on the Gulf Freeway, continue south on Broadway, then turn left on 15th Street, then left on Ball Street and the home will be on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 21x20
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Ball Twnhms
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Townhouse
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Tub Shower, Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1548.0
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: all furniture - home is staged
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Security: Security System Owned
  • 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: 6377.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2023
Closed on
Oct 10, 2023
Sold by
Gerstmann Amanda
Bought by
Varni Grant and Varni Patrick
Seller's Agent
Winston Foster
Stanfield Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patches DeShazo
Century Properties Real Estate
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-6.35%
Views
508
Current Estimated Value
$343,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.06%
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Outstanding Balance
$270,366
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$72,952

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2014
Closed on
Jul 10, 2014
Sold by
Alas Carlos M
Bought by
Gertsmann Amanda
Seller's Agent
Vincent Tramonte
Joe Tramonte Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member
List Price
$149,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,525
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2012
Closed on
Mar 7, 2013
Sold by
Alas Carlos M and Harrison Gilda
Bought by
Alas Carlos M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2006
Sold by
Kapp Sean and Kapp Linda
Bought by
Alas Carlos M and Harrison Gilda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,600
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2003
Sold by
Slayter Susie M
Bought by
Kapp Sean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1999
Sold by
Pope James A
Bought by
Slayter Susie M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Varni Grant -- Stewart Title
Varni Grant -- Stewart Title
Gertsmann Amanda -- Stewart Title
Gertsmann Amanda -- Stewart Title
Alas Carlos M -- None Available
Alas Carlos M -- None Available
Alas Carlos M -- Chicago Title West Beach
Alas Carlos M -- Chicago Title West Beach
Kapp Sean -- Stewart Title Company
Kapp Sean -- Stewart Title Company
Slayter Susie M -- --
Slayter Susie M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Varni Grant $274,928
Previous Owner Gertsmann Amanda $132,525
Previous Owner Alas Carlos M $120,000
Previous Owner Alas Carlos M $129,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/05/2023 10/05/23 Sold -- -- --
08/20/2023 08/20/23 Price Changed $275,000 -8.0% $178 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 For Sale $299,000 +100.0% $193 / Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Sold -- -- --
06/30/2014 06/30/14 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2014 02/26/14 For Sale $149,500 0.0% $97 / Sq Ft
03/26/2013 03/26/13 Rented -- -- --
02/24/2013 02/24/13 Under Contract -- -- --
12/11/2012 12/11/12 For Rent -- -- --
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 $4,264 $368,990 $113,410 $255,580
2023 $4,264 $340,630 $10,990 $329,640
2022 $4,398 $218,151 $0 $0
2021 $4,486 $268,650 $10,990 $257,660
2020 $4,321 $202,640 $10,990 $191,650
2019 $4,042 $202,640 $10,990 $191,650
2018 $3,687 $149,000 $10,990 $138,010
2017 $3,684 $150,690 $10,990 $139,700
2016 $3,667 $150,000 $10,990 $139,010
2015 $3,306 $181,560 $9,770 $171,790
2014 $4,033 $134,170 $9,770 $124,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Winston Foster

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Winston Foster

    Stanfield Properties

    (512) 796-1211

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Winston Foster
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Patches DeShazo

    Century Properties Real Estate

    (713) 501-8064

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Patches DeShazo
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  • Vincent Tramonte

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Vincent Tramonte

    Joe Tramonte Realty

    (409) 771-0931

    24 in this area

    173 Total Sales

    Vincent Tramonte
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Non Member

    Non Member

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 28215293

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1320-0000-0001-000

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77550 East End Historic District

1507 Ball St, Galveston, TX

This home is located at 1507 Ball St, Galveston, TX 77550 since 03 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $343,318, approximately $221 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 1507 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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