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1227 Ball Street, Galveston, TX 77550
$1,390,000 Asking Price
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4
beds
5
baths
4,329
sqft
Built in
1859
The Allardyce Cottage, a meticulously preserved historic home built between 1859 & 1860 on 2 lots. The main home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 half baths, with high ceilings, original longleaf pine floors, large windows & elegant crown molding. Stained glass windows provide old-world charm, while modern updates enhance its appeal. The outdoor space features a covered back patio, a brick paver courtyard with a stunning swimming pool, and an extended patio with a gas firepit & fruit trees. A 555 sq ft storage (currently used as a gameroom) with custom wet bar & half bath, along with 1car garage, offer entertainment options. Upstairs, a 320 sq ft efficiency apartment with kitchenette and full bath overlooks the courtyard. The property includes a detached 2 car garage with side street access, Zoysia grass & is enclosed by an ornate custom fence. Blending history & modern living for sophisticated living or a welcoming Air BnB or VRBO. Minutes from the beach, strand & Sealy Medical Center.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Balcony, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Sitting Area, Countertops(Granite)
- Appliances:
- Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer Included, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry:
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Flooring:
- Wood
- A/C:
- true, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating:
- true, Natural Gas
- Fireplace:
- Gas Log, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
- Eco/Green Feature:
- Attic Vents, Exposure/Shade
Exterior
- General:
- Balcony, Side Yard, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Shed(s)
- Style:
- French
- Pool:
- In Ground
- Parking:
- Detached
Construction
- Roofing:
- Built-Up, Composition
- Windows:
- Insulated/Low-E windows, Storm Windows, Window Coverings
- General:
- Spray Foam Insulation, Brick, Wood Siding, 2, Pillar/Post/Pier
Location
- Road/Access:
- Asphalt, Curbs, Gutters
- Originating MLS:
- Houston Association of Realtors
- School District:
- 22 - Galveston
- County:
- Galveston
Lot
- Zoning:
- ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 252 GALVESTON, 350502520001000
- Fencing:
- Back Yard, Full
Utilities
- Water:
- Public,Water District
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- Houston Association of Realtors
- Buyers Agent Compensation:
- 3
- NA Compensation:
- 0
This listing courtesy of:
Infinity Real Estate Group, Christy Buck
Monthly Payment
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Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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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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