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1227 Ball ST Galveston, TX 77550
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,329 sqft
Price per Sqft $300
Subdivision Galveston Townsite
MLS Listing ID 58389757
Sold Date 07/17/24
Style French
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1859
Annual Tax Amount $15,267
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 10,300 Sqft
Acres 0.2365
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.
Location
State TX
County Galveston
Area East End
Rooms
Bedroom Description Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Sitting Area
Other Rooms 1 Living Area, Formal Dining, Gameroom Down, Guest Suite w/Kitchen, Living Area - 1st Floor, Quarters/Guest House, Sun Room, Utility Room in House
Master Bathroom Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only, Vanity Area
Den/Bedroom Plus 5
Kitchen Butler Pantry, Island w/o Cooktop, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Second Sink, Under Cabinet Lighting
Interior
Interior Features Balcony, Dryer Included, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Window Coverings
Heating Central Gas
Cooling Central Electric
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gaslog Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Feature 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
Parking Features Detached Garage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool In Ground
Roof Type Built Up,Composition
Street Surface Asphalt,Curbs,Gutters,Pavers
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner
Faces North
Story 2
Foundation Pier & Beam
Lot Size Range 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public Water, Water District
Structure Type Brick,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
Tax ID 3505-0252-0001-000
Energy Description Attic Fan,Attic Vents,Ceiling Fans,Insulated/Low-E windows,Insulation - Spray-Foam,North/South Exposure,Storm Windows,Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater
Acceptable Financing Cash Sale, Conventional
Tax Rate 2.0161
Disclosures Mud, Sellers Disclosure
Listing Terms Cash Sale, Conventional
Financing Cash Sale,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Mud, Sellers Disclosure
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Bought with Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
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