Last list price
1620 Post Office St Galveston, TX 77550
East End Historic District Neighborhood
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,576
Sq Ft
5,140
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Garage Apartment
- Dual Staircase
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- 3-minute walk to Darragh Park
About This Home
As of March 2025This 1900 Storm Survivor is the circa 1887 "Peacock" House in Galveston Island’s East End Historical District. It is located near The Strand, UTMB, dining, shopping, art galleries, and more. The home has 3 bedrooms/3 baths, and the large garage apartment has 1 bedroom/1 bath. The apartment has many cabinets and a utility room. There is also an oversized 2 car garage for off-street parking. The home has double parlors, pocket doors, transom windows, double staircases, high ceilings, an elevator, a wood burning fireplace, and a butler's pantry. The home blends many updates with historical features for modern comfort and preservation. The interior was painted in 2024. The large primary bath was remodeled in 2024, adding an oversized shower, double vanities, and counters. The home has a covered front porch and balcony, and a covered back deck for relaxing and entertaining. The apartment can generate extra income.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Waters Turnley Real Estate License #0386422 Listed on: 07/27/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,727
Year Built
- Built in 1887
Lot Details
- 5,140 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Back Yard Fenced
- Historic Home
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Apartment
- Oversized Parking
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,576 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Elevator
- Central Vacuum
- Dual Staircase
- Dry Bar
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Formal Entry
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Utility Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Double Vanity
- Single Vanity
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Gisd Open Enroll Elementary And Middle School
- Ball High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Programmable Thermostat
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- Galveston Townsite Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 27, 2024
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Spillar Happy N
Bought by
Frase David and Frase Regina W
Seller's Agent
Troy Waters
Waters Turnley Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Dillard
Save 1900 Realty, LLC
List Price
$689,000
Views
157
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.79%
Original Mortgage
$650,750
Outstanding Balance
$647,993
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,371
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Southland Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $650,750 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2025 03/24/25 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/08/2025 02/08/25 | For Sale | $689,000 | 0.0% | $267 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2025 01/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/27/2025 01/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/14/2024 11/14/24 | Price Changed | $689,000 | -0.9% | $267 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2024 09/04/24 | Price Changed | $695,000 | -0.7% | $270 / Sq Ft |
| 07/27/2024 07/27/24 | For Sale | $699,900 | -- | $272 / Sq Ft |
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $8,627 | $594,610 | $189,970 | $404,640 |
| 2024 | $8,627 | $498,450 | $189,970 | $308,480 |
| 2023 | $8,627 | $384,912 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $7,055 | $349,920 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $7,196 | $343,260 | $21,970 | $321,290 |
| 2020 | $6,931 | $302,170 | $21,970 | $280,200 |
| 2019 | $6,483 | $262,900 | $21,970 | $240,930 |
| 2018 | $6,029 | $256,720 | $21,970 | $234,750 |
| 2017 | $5,416 | $260,330 | $21,970 | $238,360 |
| 2016 | $4,923 | $260,340 | $21,970 | $238,370 |
| 2015 | $1,670 | $201,460 | $19,530 | $181,930 |
| 2014 | $1,767 | $151,290 | $19,530 | $131,760 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Troy Waters
Seller's Agent in 2025
Troy Waters
Waters Turnley Real Estate
(713) 201-8591
1 in this area
14 Total Sales
-
Jessica Dillard
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jessica Dillard
Save 1900 Realty, LLC
(409) 939-3031
9 in this area
55 Total Sales
Map
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 44984199
APN: 3505-0496-0012-000
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