1826 Sealy Street, Galveston, TX 77550

$1,400,000 Asking Price

3 beds
6 baths
4,852  sqft
Built in 1886

Built in 1886-87 for German native Jacob Sonnentheil this home was most likely designed by prominent Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton. Sonnentheil operated a wholesale dry goods store on The Strand in Galveston. The Sonnentheil house displays influences of Eastlake, Gothic, and Italianate architectural styling. Outstanding features include the finely-crafted double gallery. Main house features 3 large bedrooms, recently remodeled primary en suite bath, guest bath, two powder rooms, large den, formal dining, formal parlor, siting room, and an elevator. Custom hand cut hardwood patterned parquet floors, original custom plaster crown molding, arches & medallions. Rare curly pine paneling, antique light fixtures, Five fireplaces and original stained glass. Carriage house/Garage Apt. is 644 sq. ft. feature two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living area and off street parking. Garage apartment is leased available to see in 2nd showing

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Balcony, Crown Molding, Elevator, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up
Appliances:
Water Heater, Microwave, Dishwasher
Flooring:
Tile, Wood
A/C:
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heating:
true, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 5

Exterior

General:
Sprinkler System, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
Style:
Georgian, Other, Traditional
Parking:
Attached

Construction

Roofing:
Slate
General:
Wood Siding, 2, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

Originating MLS:
Houston Association of Realtors
School District:
22 - Galveston
County:
Galveston

Lot

Zoning:
ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 258 GALVESTON, 350502580013000
Fencing:
Back Yard, Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Houston Association of Realtors
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3
NA Compensation:
0

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker TGRE, Thomas Schwenk

About Galveston, TX

Housing

Number of Units
32,164
Median Home Value
$245,865
Median Rent
$888

49.50% of housing units are renter occupied.

28.34% are vacant.

Commute

Car
69.71%
Public Transportation
0.76%
Walk to Work
5.30%
Work from Home
21.89%
Other
0.54%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
52,823
Median Age
41.80
Median Household Size
2.40

Education

High School
22.98%
Associate’s Degree
7.88%
Bachelor’s Degree
19.58%
Graduate Degree
12.76%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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