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Galveston,TX 77550
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,576 sqft
Price per Sqft $269
Subdivision Galveston Townsite
MLS Listing ID 44984199
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 4
Year Built 1887
Annual Tax Amount $6,727
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 5,140 Sqft
Acres 0.118
Property Description
This 1900 Storm Survivor is waiting for you. It is the circa 1887 "Peacock" House in Galveston Island’s East End Historical District. Located near The Strand and UTMB, it is close to dining, shopping, art galleries and more. The main home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and the large garage apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bath. The home has double parlors with pocket doors, a grand curved staircase in the foyer, and a second staircase near the kitchen. There is also a large dining room, den, kitchen, bathroom, and utility room on the first floor. The home blends many updates with historical features for modern comfort and preservation. The interior was painted in 2024. The large primary bath was remodeled in 2024, adding an oversized shower, double vanities, and counters. There is an elevator, wood burning fireplace, and butler's pantry. The home has a covered front porch and balcony, and a covered back deck for relaxing and entertaining. The apartment can generate extra income.
Location
State TX
County Galveston
Area East End
Rooms
Bedroom Description All Bedrooms Up
Other Rooms Den,Formal Dining,Formal Living,Garage Apartment,Home Office/Study,Utility Room in House
Master Bathroom Full Secondary Bathroom Down,Primary Bath: Double Sinks,Primary Bath: Shower Only,Vanity Area
Den/Bedroom Plus 4
Kitchen Butler Pantry,Island w/o Cooktop,Pantry,Pots/Pans Drawers,Under Cabinet Lighting
Interior
Interior Features 2 Staircases,Central Vacuum,Dry Bar,Dryer Included,Elevator,Fire/Smoke Alarm,Formal Entry/Foyer,High Ceiling,Refrigerator Included,Washer Included,Window Coverings
Heating Central Electric,Central Gas,Zoned
Cooling Central Electric
Flooring Engineered Wood,Laminate,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Feature Back Yard,Back Yard Fenced,Balcony,Covered Patio/Deck,Detached Gar Apt /Quarters,Fully Fenced,Patio/Deck,Porch
Garage Detached Garage,Oversized Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description Auto Garage Door Opener
Roof Type Composition
Street Surface Asphalt,Curbs
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Subdivision Lot
Dwelling Type Free Standing,Historic
Faces South
Story 2
Foundation Pier & Beam
Lot Size Range 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public Water
Structure Type Wood
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Gisd Open Enroll
Middle Schools Gisd Open Enroll
High Schools Ball High School
School District 22 - Galveston
Others
Senior Community No
Restrictions Historic Restrictions,Zoning
Tax ID 3505-0496-0012-000
Energy Description Ceiling Fans,Digital Program Thermostat,Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater
Acceptable Financing Cash Sale,Conventional
Tax Rate 1.7477
Disclosures Sellers Disclosure
Listing Terms Cash Sale,Conventional
Financing Cash Sale,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Sellers Disclosure