NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5228 Avenue U Galveston, TX 77551

Fort Crockett Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $466,000 - $693,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
$266/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2024

Current estimated payment $3,074/month

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gunite Pool
  • Atrium Room
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Oppe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of March 2024

Enjoy island living at its finest in this adorable 3 bedroom/2 bath beauty, with a pool - located 1 block from the beach. Walk through the entryway and into the fully equipped chef’s kitchen complete with SS appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar/island, new custom cabinets, and coffee bar. In addition, there is also a bar and wine fridge with plenty of space for glasses and your favorite spirits. The kitchen opens up to the spacious grand living area where you’re met with an abundance of natural light from the large windows. Stay warm in the winter w/ the gas fireplace accented with 100 yr old wood mantel. The large primary BM has an en suite bathroom complete with a vanity, decorative freestanding tub/shower. There are also two other BR w/ bathroom & walkin shower as well. Through the mudroom and out to the backyard you will find an island oasis, complete with a pool, hot tub, palapa bar and covered deck. Mudroom has additional storage & W/D.This area did not flood during IKE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Gaido

Sand N Sea Properties, LLC License #0630855 Listed on: 09/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Wilhelm

Gulf Coast Palms Corporation License #0691196

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,049

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Atrium Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Denver Resurvey Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,049

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Broadway, right on 53rd street and drive south toward the beach. House is on the corner of 53rd and Avenue U. Northeast corner of the intersection.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Denver Resurvey
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Plank, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Atrium, Breakfast Bar, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2058.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Family Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: Gunite
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6049.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2023
Closed on
Mar 8, 2024
Sold by
Butler Stephens and Butler Dana
Bought by
Funk Charles and Funk Julia
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Gaido
Sand N Sea Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Wilhelm
Gulf Coast Palms Corporation
List Price
$665,000
Views
204
Current Estimated Value
$546,680

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.12%
Original Mortgage
$455,850
Outstanding Balance
$448,789
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$66,958

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2016
Sold by
Patterson Priscilla Elaine and Patterson Priscilla E
Bought by
Stephens Claude and Stephens Dana Butler

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2011
Sold by
Patterson Priscilla E
Bought by
Patterson Priscilla E
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
Funk Charles -- South Land Title Company
Stephens Claude -- Stewart Title
Patterson Priscilla E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Funk Charles $455,850
Previous Owner Patterson Priscilla Elaine $32,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2024 03/08/24 Sold -- -- --
01/27/2024 01/27/24 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2023 10/23/23 Price Changed $625,000 -6.0% $304 / Sq Ft
09/10/2023 09/10/23 For Sale $665,000 -- $323 / 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 $2,248 $413,730 $101,990 $311,740
2024 $2,248 $330,052 -- --
2023 $2,248 $300,047 $0 $0
2022 $5,499 $272,770 $0 $0
2021 $5,609 $290,670 $73,500 $217,170
2020 $5,403 $225,430 $28,500 $196,930
2019 $5,359 $217,320 $28,500 $188,820
2018 $5,438 $219,750 $28,500 $191,250
2017 $5,431 $222,140 $28,500 $193,640
2016 $3,903 $189,980 $28,500 $161,480
2015 $1,790 $154,930 $28,500 $126,430
2014 $1,883 $131,940 $28,500 $103,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kimberly Gaido

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kimberly Gaido

    Sand N Sea Properties, LLC

    (713) 498-2020

    4 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Kimberly Gaido
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Joseph Wilhelm

    Gulf Coast Palms Corporation

    (409) 744-3300

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Joseph Wilhelm
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 93583653

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2965-0207-0023-000

Texas Galveston County Galveston 77551 Fort Crockett

5228 Avenue U, Galveston, TX

This home is located at 5228 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551 since 10 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $546,680, approximately $265 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 5228 Avenue U is a home located in Galveston County with nearby schools including Burnet STREAM Magnet School, Parker Elementary School, and Morgan Elementary Magnet School.

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