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General Description

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This immaculate raised cottage was built by the merchandise broker Gracey W. Bell in 1881. The front of the home has a gated iron fence that enters onto a bricked patio. Enter into the large foyer with transoms to dining and living rooms. the original hard wood long leaf pine flooring is on display. Arched entry ways give access to dining and living rooms. Living room has reclaimed antique mantel from New Orleans and a custom hearth. The dining room which can seat 12 for dinner has a vintage chandelier and plaster medallion. Gourmet kitchen has top of the line finishes and appliances and many custom features. With a garage apt w/ full bathroom and heated pool in the lusciously landscaped back yard, this home offers every imaginable amenity that are too numerous to list herein. Please ask your agent to give you the Seller's Information Sheet that lists all of the unique feature and touches in this home.

MLS#:

10001569 (HAR)

Sold Price Range:

$717,001 - $827,000

Listing Status:

Sold

Address:

1215 Ball

City:

Galveston

State:

Zip Code:

77550

County:

Galveston County

Subdivision:

East End (View subdivision price trend)

Legal Description:

ABST 628 B MENARD SUR LOU 4 BLK 252

Property Type:

Single-Family

Bedrooms:

3 Bedroom(s)

Baths:

3 Full Bath(s)

Garage(s):

2 / Detached

Stories:

Style:

Victorian

Year Built:

1881 / Appraisal District

Building Sqft.:

1,923 /Appraisal District

Market Area:

East End

Rooms/Lot Dimensions

Living:

14x19, 1st

Dining:

14x19, 1st

Kitchen:

14x17, 1st

Primary Bedroom:

11x16, 1st

Bedroom:

10x19, 1st

Bedroom:

10x13, 1st

Utility Room Desc:

6x7, 1st

Interior Features

Heating:

Central Gas

Cooling:

Central Electric

Exterior Features

Roof:

Composition

Foundation:

Pier & Beam

Private Pool Desc:

Above Ground

Private Pool:

Yes

Exterior Type:

Wood

Lot Description:

Subdivision Lot

Water Sewer:

Public Sewer, Public Water

Unit Location:

Subdivision Lot

Area Pool:

Yes

Additional Information

Dwelling Type:

Free Standing, Historic

HOA Mandatory:

List Type:

Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Buyer Agent Compensation*:

Sub Agent Compensation*:

*Disclaimer: Listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.

Financial Information

Other Fees:

Maintenance Fee:

Selling Agent and Brokerage

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Selling Agent

Celeste Taylor-Velasco

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Selling Broker

Redfin Corporation

401 Franklin Street Ste.2550
Houston, TX 77002

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Cost/sqft based on Market Value

Tax Year	Cost/sqft	Market Value	Change	Tax Assessment	Change
2023	$347.67	$668,570	16.56%	$668,570	27.17%
2022	$298.28	$573,590	20.02%	$525,723	10.00%
2021	$248.53	$477,930	2.21%	$477,930	2.21%
2020	$243.17	$467,610	52.00%	$467,610	52.00%
2019	$159.97	$307,630	5.95%	$307,630	5.95%
2018	$150.99	$290,350	18.22%	$290,350	18.22%
2016	$127.72	$245,610	109.87%	$245,610	109.87%
2012	$60.86	$117,030		$117,030

2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value

Market Land Value:	$17,700
Market Improvement Value:	$650,870
Total Market Value:	$668,570

galveston County Appraisal District

2023 Tax Rates

GALVESTON COUNTY:	0.3676 %
GALVASTON COLLEGE:	0.1320 %
NAVIGATION DIST 01:	0.0285 %
COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD:	0.0084 %
GALVASTON ISD:	1.0350 %
GALVESTON CITY:	0.4445 %
Total Tax Rate:	2.0161 %

Estimated Mortgage/Tax

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$4,215 Monthly

Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below)	$ 3,092
Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023)	$ 1,1231,123
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Subdivision Facts

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2023 Subdivision Facts

Subdivision Name:

Galveston Townsite

County / Zip Code:

77550

Single Family Properties:

2,446

Average Bedrooms:

3.60

Average Baths:

1.73

Median Square Ft.:

1,482

Median Lot Square Ft.:

4,369

Median Year Built:

1957

Median Appraised Value:

$264,456

Neighborhood Value Range:

$89 - $532 K

Median Price / Square ft.:

$260.42

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ASSIGNED SCHOOLS

Ball High School High . 09 - 12 . GALVESTON ISD

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1215 Ball Galveston TX 77550 was recently sold. It is a 1,923 SQFT, 3 Beds, 3 Full Bath(s) in East End.

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