NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1711 Post Office St Galveston, TX 77550

East End Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $896,000

6 Beds
7 Baths
3,838 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 03, 2022

Current estimated payment $5,623/month

219 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Darragh Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

EAST END VICTORIAN HOME BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL APPEARANCE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WITH BALCONIES, VICTORIAN WINDOWS, AND STAMPED TIN CIELINGS. SIX LARGE BEDROOMS EACH WITH A FULL BATHROOM, SEVEN FULL BATHROOMS, STAINED GLASS WINDOW AT STAIRWELL LANDING, DETACHED THREE CAR GARAGE, AND RECENT PLUMBING UPGRADES. TWO BEDROOMS DOWN WITH FOUR UP. FRONT PORCH WITH UPSTAIRS FRONT AND REAR BALCONIES ADD TO THE HOMES FUNCTIONALITY AND CHARM. STRONG RENTAL HISTORY WITH BOOKINGS OUT UNTIL CHRISTMAS. CURRENTLY THE HOME IS AN AIRNBN. CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO. THIS 1900 STORM SURVIVOR WOULD MAKE A GREAT AIRBNB OR VACATION HOME. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS DOWN AND TREAT THEM TO THEIR OWN PRIVATE BEDROOM AND BATHROOM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Huston

UTR TEXAS, REALTORS License #0494566 Listed on: 04/26/2021

UTR TEXAS, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Shane McDermott

RE/MAX Leading Edge License #0521673

RE/MAX Leading Edge

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,231

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 5,160 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

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

$5,231

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Broadway, Left on 19th, turn right on Post Office, home is down on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Galveston Townsite
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, HVAC
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven
  • Other Equipment: Reverse Osmosis System
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Window Treatments, Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Living Area: 3838.0
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage, Oversized

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5231.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2021
Closed on
Jan 3, 2022
Sold by
Rickie Lorfing
Bought by
1711 Post Office Llc
Seller's Agent
John Huston
UTR TEXAS, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Shane McDermott
RE/MAX Leading Edge
List Price
$725,000
Current Estimated Value
$896,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2016
Sold by
Gold Coast Equity Llc
Bought by
Lorfing Rickie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,500
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2016
Sold by
Stoeckel Dennis C and Diaz Danny M
Bought by
Gold Coast Equity Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,500
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
1711 Post Office Llc -- Stewart Title
Lorfing Rickie -- Attorney
Gold Coast Equity Llc -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lorfing Rickie $367,500
Previous Owner Lorfing Rickie $242,250
Previous Owner Lorfing Rickie $238,500
Previous Owner Diaz Danny M $118,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/03/2022 01/03/22 Sold -- -- --
12/04/2021 12/04/21 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2021 04/28/21 For Sale $725,000 -- $189 / 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 $9,000 $748,780 $190,400 $558,380
2023 $9,000 $500,000 $22,050 $477,950
2022 $11,920 $450,000 $22,050 $427,950
2021 $5,230 $231,230 $22,050 $209,180
2020 $5,228 $218,160 $22,050 $196,110
2019 $8,926 $361,980 $22,050 $339,930
2018 $8,742 $353,260 $22,050 $331,210
2017 $8,637 $353,260 $22,050 $331,210
2016 $7,717 $353,270 $22,050 $331,220
2015 $4,496 $261,990 $19,600 $242,390
2014 $4,368 $202,650 $19,600 $183,050
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    John Huston

    UTR TEXAS, REALTORS

    (281) 827-9764

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    John Huston
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Shane McDermott

    RE/MAX Leading Edge

    (409) 233-7325

    4 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Shane McDermott
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12520990

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3505-0437-0004-001

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77550 East End Historic District

1711 Post Office St, Galveston, TX

This home is located at 1711 Post Office St, Galveston, TX 77550 since 26 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $896,000, approximately $233 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1711 Post Office 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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