NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1814 Avenue K Galveston, TX 77550

East End Historic District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $558,000 - $619,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2022

Current estimated payment $4,145/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to San Jacinto Park

About This Home

As of September 2022

Lots of history comes along with this 1886 James G. Seawell Cottage (see history in documents) located in the Lost Bayou Historic District. Beautifully restored, maintained & landscaped. Recently painted garage and roof replaced. The main/top floor includes a gracious formal entry hall, large living/dining area, beautiful kitchen, large bedroom with walk-in closet, utility area and porch overlooking the yard and pond area. Downstairs includes a large den with custom cabinets and bookshelves, 2 bedrooms, kitchenette/wetbar and covered patio. Convenient to beach, downtown, UTMB, shopping, dining, park, & more. Enjoy entertaining inside and outside. This house is ideal for someone looking for separate living quarters while living together. One of the hvac units replaced recently-the other one is less than 6 years old. Room dimensions & taxes approximate. Buyer to verify.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edie Harrington

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston License #0336430 Listed on: 07/02/2022

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Foster

eXp Realty, LLC License #0526821

eXp Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,086

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 5,136 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Entry
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Galveston Townsite Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: stain glass in kitchen

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,086

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: I 45 turns into Broadway. Stay on Broadway and turn right on 19th. Turn left on Avenue K and house will be on the left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1179
  • 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: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2200.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: stain glass in kitchen
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels Description: 101235
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4086.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Chapin Robert and Chapin Mary Jane
Bought by
Hall Bettye and Wilkie Judith
Current Estimated Value
$590,886

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Outstanding Balance
$162,593
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$426,573

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1997
Sold by
City Of Galveston
Bought by
Chapin Robert and Chapin Jane
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
Hall Bettye -- Stewart Title
Chapin Robert $14,378 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hall Bettye $210,000
Previous Owner Chapin Robert $300,240
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Off Market -- -- --
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Sold -- -- --
08/09/2022 08/09/22 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2022 07/02/22 For Sale $575,000 -- $261 / 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 $11,173 $645,570 $164,350 $481,220
2023 $11,173 $544,510 $62,920 $481,590
2022 $6,815 $338,038 $0 $0
2021 $6,951 $367,670 $62,920 $304,750
2020 $6,695 $279,370 $19,070 $260,300
2019 $7,128 $289,060 $19,070 $269,990
2018 $6,786 $274,250 $19,070 $255,180
2017 $6,724 $277,090 $19,070 $258,020
2016 $6,112 $250,000 $19,070 $230,930
2015 $5,423 $219,120 $16,950 $202,170
2014 $1,336 $149,300 $16,950 $132,350
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Edie Harrington

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Edie Harrington

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Galveston

    (409) 789-6742

    7 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Edie Harrington
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  • Monica Foster

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Monica Foster

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (346) 202-7307

    13 in this area

    2,385 Total Sales

    Monica Foster
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12412607

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 3505-0138-0011-000

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77550 East End Historic District

1814 Avenue K, Galveston, TX

This home is located at 1814 Avenue K, Galveston, TX 77550 since 02 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $590,886, approximately $268 per square foot. This property was built in 1886. 1814 Avenue K 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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