$600,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025
Last list price
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,680 Sq Ft
5,160 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$224 Per Sq Ft

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Double Oven
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Room
  • 1-minute walk to Darragh Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Introducing 1609 Postoffice Street-This home was built in 1898 in the East End Historical District of Galveston, TexasThis 4 bedroom 2 1/2 Bath home is a twin home to the home next door at 1615 Postoffice. The spacious foyer has a large front parlor, Large dining room with built in Buffet in the dining room. The home has original pine floors with working transoms above the doors , extra wide pocket doors that are also original to the home. The primary Bedroom has double Gallery balcony to view the neighborhood. Central A/C, pex plumbing and as a bonus a two car garage with attached shed. This home is close to UTMB, The Opera House and great restaurants within walking distance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Baker

The Local Agents Real Estate LLC License #0704835 Listed on: 02/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Melinda Zuber

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lake Conroe/Willis License #0324787

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lake Conroe/Willis

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,485

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 5,160 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Galveston Townsite Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,485

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: I-45 South to Broadway Street to 17th Street Turn Left on 17th Street to Postyoffice Street Turn Right on Postoffice
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1185
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Galveston Townsite
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2680.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Living Room, Half Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8485.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Kevetter Golda Anne and Leonard Golda Anne
Bought by
Sanders Kathryn M and Sanders Glenn Steven
Seller's Agent
Donna Baker
The Local Agents Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Melinda Zuber
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lake Conroe/Willis
List Price
$600,000
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$569,089

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.45%
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Outstanding Balance
$454,385
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$112,468

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Leonard Robert Renshaw Sunshine and Leonard Carolina Devra
Bought by
Leonard Golda Anne Kevette
Seller's Agent
Donna Baker
The Local Agents Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Melinda Zuber
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lake Conroe/Willis
List Price
$600,000
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Outstanding Balance
$454,385
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$112,468

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2013
Sold by
Leonard Golda Anne
Bought by
Leonard Robert B
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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $456,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $600,000 -- $224 / 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
2025 $2,854 $587,481 -- --
2024 $2,854 $534,074 -- --
2023 $2,854 $485,522 $0 $0
2022 $8,899 $441,384 $0 $0
2021 $9,076 $481,470 $22,060 $459,410
2020 $8,742 $364,780 $22,060 $342,720
2019 $8,790 $356,450 $22,060 $334,390
2018 $8,030 $351,980 $22,060 $329,920
2017 $7,213 $356,120 $22,060 $334,060
2016 $6,557 $356,110 $22,060 $334,050
2015 $4,538 $274,540 $19,610 $254,930
2014 $4,272 $201,490 $19,610 $181,880
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 53567446

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3505-0436-0005-000