Primary on Main
Address
1227 Ball Street, Galveston, TX
Price
$ 1,390,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#17285587
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyGALVESTON
- CityGalveston
- Area33
- NeighborhoodGalveston Townsite
- Zip77550
- StyleFrench
- Year Built1859
- Taxes$ 15267
- Price$ 1,390,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage4329
- Lot Size10,302 SqFt
Data Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)
Property Description
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.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Gisd Open Enroll Elementary School | Gisd Open Enroll Middle School | Ball High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2023 | Listed $1,390,000 |
General Features
| Interior Features | Balcony,Dryer Included,Fire/Smoke Alarm,Formal Entry/Foyer,High Ceiling,Refrigerator Included,Washer Included,Window Coverings |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central Gas |
| Roof | Built Up,Composition |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Energy | Attic Fan,Attic Vents,Ceiling Fans,Insulated/Low-E windows,Insulation - Spray-Foam,North/South Exposure,Storm Windows,Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater |
| Restrictions | Historic Restrictions |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Year Built | 1859 |
| Subdivision | Galveston Townsite |
| Style | French |
| Stories | 2 |
| County | Galveston |
| Tax Rate | 2.0161 |
| Property Type | Single-Family |
| Yearly Taxes | 15267 |
| Census Tract | 7243 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Status | Active |
| Acres | 0.2365 |
| Directions | From I-45 S,Continue onto Broadway Avenue J,Turn left onto 13th St,Turn right onto Avenue H,Home will be on the right. |
| City | Galveston |
| Disclosures | Mud,Sellers Disclosure |
| School District | 22 - Galveston |
| Street Name | Ball |
| Geo Market Area | East End |
| DOM | 99 |
| Elementary School | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Middle School | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Finance Available | Cash Sale,Conventional |
| High School | BALL HIGH SCHOOL |
| List Type | Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease |
Interior Features
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Description | Gaslog Fireplace |
| Floors | Wood |
| Disposal | 1 |
| Dishwasher | 1 |
| Master Bath Desc | Half Bath,Primary Bath: Double Sinks,Primary Bath: Soaking Tub,Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only,Vanity Area |
| Room Description | 1 Living Area,Formal Dining,Gameroom Down,Guest Suite w/Kitchen,Living Area - 1st Floor,Quarters/Guest House,Sun Room,Utility Room in House |
| Range Type | Gas Cooktop |
| Oven Type | Double Oven,Electric Oven |
| Countertops | Granite |
| Microwave | 1 |
| Kitchen | Butler Pantry,Island w/o Cooktop,Pantry,Pots/Pans Drawers,Second Sink,Under Cabinet Lighting |
| Room Count | 10 |
| Sq Ft Total | 4329 |
| Sq Ft Source | Seller |
| Bedroom Description | Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Sitting Area |
| Beds Max | 5 |
| Cool System | Central Electric |
| Total Baths | 3.20 |
Exterior Features
| Street Surface | Asphalt,Curbs,Gutters,Pavers |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Pier & Beam |
| Siding | Brick,Wood |
| Private Pool Y/N | Yes |
| Garage Description | Detached Garage |
| Lot Size Source | Appraisal District |
| Front Door Faces | North |
| Dwelling Type | Historic |
| Lot Size | 10300 |
| Water Sewer | Public Sewer,Public Water,Water District |
| Garage Carport | Auto Garage Door Opener |
| Lot Description | Corner |
| No Of Garage Cap | 3 |
| Exterious Features | Back Yard,Back Yard Fenced,Balcony,Covered Patio/Deck,Detached Gar Apt /Quarters,Exterior Gas Connection,Fully Fenced,Patio/Deck,Porch,Private Driveway,Rooftop Deck,Side Yard,Storage Shed |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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