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4 Bed(s)
2 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
1,916 Bldg Sqft.
3,240 Lot Sqft.
Single-Family
7 Day(s) on HAR.com
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General Description

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Property seen on TV!!! Circa 1885 Victorian home was updated during an episode of Restoring Galveston (previously known as "Big Texas Fix"-Season 1, Episode 2). This property hopes to welcome new homeowners who will appreciate the history and beauty the current owners have enjoyed. This charming historical home has 4 bedroom, 2 and a half baths with original hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. Primary bedroom and bathroom are on the first floor with a cozy sitting room off the primary bedroom. Study is upstairs with the door that leads to the balcony. Enjoy your morning coffee sitting on the balcony porch swing. The backyard is fully fenced in with a fig tree for new owners to enjoy. Solar panels installed in February 2020. Home offers paved off-street parking and is just blocks away from the historic Strand district, Broadway, and Hwy 45. If you are looking for that historical charm, you don't want to miss this gem! Schedule your private tour today!

MLS#:
12242134 (HAR)
Sold Price Range:
$420,001 - $482,000
Listing Status:
Sold
Address:
1619 Mechanic Street
City:
Galveston
State:
TX
Zip Code:
Legal Description:
ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR PT OF LOT 3 (3-2) BLK 556 GALVESTON
Property Type:
Single-Family
Bedrooms:
4 Bedroom(s)
Baths:
2 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
Stories:
2
Style:
Victorian
Year Built:
1885 / Appraisal District
Building Sqft.:
1,916 /Appraisal District
Lot Size:
3,240 Sqft. /Appraisal District
Key Map©:
775J
Market Area:


Rooms/Lot Dimensions

Living:
15 x 11, 1st
Dining:
14 x 11, 1st
Kitchen:
16 x 10, 1st
Primary Bedroom:
17 x 11, 1st
Bedroom:
13 x 11, 2nd
Bedroom:
13 x 11, 2nd
Bedroom:
11 x 10, 2nd
Primary Bath:
9 x 6, 1st
Bath:
9 x 5, 2nd
Library:
10 x 6, 2nd
Utility Room Desc:
10 x 5, 1st



Interior Features

Floors:
Tile, Wood
Bathroom Description:
Half Bath, Primary Bath Shower Only, Tub w/shower
Room Description:
1 Living Area, Formal Dining, Study/Library, Utility Room in House
Bedroom Description:
Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Sitting Area
Cooling:
Central Electric, Other Cooling
Heating:
Central Gas, Other Heating
Connections:
Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Disposal:
Yes
Oven:
Freestanding Oven
Range:
Gas Range
Dishwasher:
Yes
Microwave:
No
Energy Feature:
Ceiling Fans, Insulation - Blown Fiberglass, Solar PV Electric Panels


Exterior Features

Roof:
Composition
Foundation:
Pier & Beam
Private Pool:
No
Exterior Type:
Wood
Lot Description:
Cleared
Water Sewer:
Public Sewer, Public Water
Unit Location:
Cleared
Exterior:
Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Fully Fenced, Porch


Additional Information

HOA Mandatory:
No
List Type:
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Dwelling Type:
Historic
Buyer Agent Compensation*:
3%
Sub Agent Compensation*:
3%
*Disclaimer: Listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.


Financial Information

Other Fees:
No
Maintenance Fee:
No
Taxes w/o Exemp:
$7, 193/2020
Tax Rate:
2.262


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Property Tax

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Cost/sqft based on Market Value
Tax Year Cost/sqft Market Value Change Tax Assessment Change
2023 $227.04 $435,000 42.65% $435,000 42.65%
2022 $159.15 $304,940 -0.24% $304,940 -0.24%
2021 $159.54 $305,680 -3.87% $305,680 -3.87%
2020 $165.97 $318,000 18.75% $318,000 18.75%
2019 $139.76 $267,780 178.85% $267,780 178.85%
2018 $50.12 $96,030 -2.07% $96,030 -2.07%
2017 $51.18 $98,060 39.23% $98,060 100.45%
2016 $36.76 $70,430 42.34% $48,920 10.00%
2015 $25.82 $49,480 22.38% $44,473 10.00%
2014 $21.10 $40,430 0.00% $40,430 0.00%
2013 $21.10 $40,430 0.00% $40,430 0.00%
2012 $21.10 $40,430 $40,430
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value
Market Land Value: $10,210
Market Improvement Value: $424,790
Total Market Value: $435,000
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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$2,354 Monthly
Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below) $ 1,623
Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023) $ 731
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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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School information is computer generated and may not be accurate or current. Buyer must independently verify and confirm enrollment. Please contact the school district to determine the schools to which this property is zoned.

ASSIGNED SCHOOLS
Ball High School High . 09 - 12 . GALVESTON ISD
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1619 Mechanic Street Galveston TX 77550 was recently sold. It is a 0.07 Acre(s) Lot, 1,916 SQFT, 4 Beds, 2 Full Bath(s) & 1 Half Bath(s) in Galveston Townsite.

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