$225,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025
Last list price
2 Beds
1 Bath
726 Sq Ft
1,462 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

234 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Space Heater

About This Home

As of March 2025

Nestled behind the Grand Galvez, this 2-bedroom cottage is a short stroll to the beach and trolley line to the Pleasure Pier and historic downtown Galveston. This well-appointed home features wood floors and ample natural light. Enjoy the nearby seawall and fishing at the closest jetty. This well-appointed home offers a one-car garage, off-street parking and plenty of storage for all your beach toys. Charming, updated, and conveniently located, this short-term rental property is a gem for those seeking a coastal retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Abston

Boulevard Realty License #0510015 Listed on: 07/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Cahill

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston License #0561785

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,450

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1,462 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 726 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Space Heater

Community Details

  • Galveston Outlots Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,450

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Seawall Blvd: North on 21st, Right on Ave P, Left on 20th, home is on the right
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0336
  • Subdivision Name: Galveston Outlots
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Living Area: 726.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Space Heater
  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5450.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Ghormley Joshua Craig and Ghormley Wendy Elizabeth
Bought by
Abba Investment Properties Inc
Seller's Agent
Richard Abston
Boulevard Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Cahill
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston
List Price
$245,000
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
$273,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
153.27%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2012
Closed on
Apr 1, 2014
Sold by
Hill Robert D and Hill Julie L
Bought by
Gromley Joshua Craig and Gromley Elizabeth
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member
List Price
$97,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,200
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2007
Sold by
Alvarado Barbara A
Bought by
Hill Robert D and Hill Julia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,600
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Gainer Lewis Kyle
Bought by
Alvarado Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,150
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Sun Coast Associates Real Estate Inc
Bought by
Gainer Lewis Kyle and Alvarado Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2003
Sold by
A & E Interest
Bought by
Wilson Paul A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,630
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Stewart Title
Vendors Lien -- South Land Title Llc
Vendors Lien -- Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Vendors Lien -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $79,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $57,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $67,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $76,630 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Price Changed $225,000 -8.2% $310 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 For Sale $245,000 0.0% $337 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $245,000 +151.3% $337 / Sq Ft
04/16/2014 04/16/14 Sold -- -- --
03/17/2014 03/17/14 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2012 08/22/12 For Sale $97,500 -- $134 / 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 $4,984 $307,450 $30,780 $276,670
2024 $4,984 $329,800 $30,780 $299,020
2023 $4,984 $311,870 $17,910 $293,960
2022 $4,678 $232,030 $17,910 $214,120
2021 $4,213 $186,240 $17,910 $168,330
2020 $3,018 $125,930 $4,610 $121,320
2019 $3,190 $129,370 $4,610 $124,760
2018 $2,820 $113,950 $4,610 $109,340
2017 $2,820 $115,330 $4,610 $110,720
2016 $2,773 $113,400 $4,610 $108,790
2015 $2,160 $87,280 $4,090 $83,190
2014 $1,527 $60,910 $4,090 $56,820
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 80392850

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3510-0069-3001-003