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General Description

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Located a few blocks from the Strand and Harborside in Galveston and walking distance to the Historic Postoffice District with wonderful restaurants and shops is a Coastal Cottage Designer’s Dream. This raised cottage was constructed in 2016 and would be the perfect vacation home, short term rental, or primary residence. The front porch has a view of the cruise ships in the harbor nearby. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full marble baths, rich wood flooring, fireplace, crown molding, 5 burner gas stove, granite and stainless steel kitchen appliances, designer lighting, custom plantation shutters. Out back is a balcony overlooking the tropical landscaped palapa bar and chiminea with plenty of space for grilling and entertaining, enclosed with 8ft. custom fenced with mechanical gate. Workshop/garage with space for two vehicles and has secondary enclosed bar area and workshop. Coastal golf cart also available. Excellent location for enjoying the Galveston lifestyle a few blocks from the beach.

MLS#:

85628996 (HAR)

Sold Price Range:

$552,001 - $627,000

Listing Status:

Sold

Address:

1709 Mechanic Street

City:

Galveston

State:

Zip Code:

77550

County:

Galveston County

Subdivision:

Galveston Townsite (View subdivision price trend)

Legal Description:

ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 5 BLK 557 GALVESTON

Property Type:

Single-Family

Bedrooms:

3 Bedroom(s)

Baths:

2 Full Bath(s)

Garage(s):

2 / Attached,Tandem

Stories:

Style:

Other Style

Year Built:

2016 / Appraisal District

Building Sqft.:

1,536 /Appraisal District

Lot Size:

5,140 Sqft. /Appraisal District

Key Map©:

775J

Market Area:

East End

Rooms/Lot Dimensions

Primary Bedroom:

10 9 x 15 8, 1st

Bedroom:

10 x 17 4, 1st

Interior Features

Fireplace:

1/Mock Fireplace

Bedroom Description:

En-Suite Bath

Heating:

Central Gas

Cooling:

Central Electric

Microwave:

Yes

Oven:

Gas Oven

Range:

Gas Range

Dishwasher:

Yes

Disposal:

Yes

Energy Feature:

Attic Vents, Ceiling Fans, High-Efficiency HVAC, North/South Exposure, Storm Windows

Exterior Features

Roof:

Composition

Foundation:

On Stilts

Private Pool:

Exterior Type:

Cement Board

Lot Description:

Subdivision Lot

Garage Carport:

Additional Parking, Workshop

Controlled Access:

Automatic Gate

Water Sewer:

Public Sewer, Public Water

Unit Location:

Subdivision Lot

Front Door Face:

North

Additional Information

HOA Mandatory:

Dwelling Type:

Free Standing

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

Financing Considered:

Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA

Other Fees:

Maintenance Fee:

Taxes w/o Exemp:

$7, 095/2022

Tax Rate:

2.0161

Selling Agent and Brokerage

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Selling Agent

Mark Miller

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Selling Broker

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

4200 Westheimer Rd. Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77027

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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	$362.19	$556,320	58.07%	$387,134	10.00%
2022	$229.13	$351,940	-0.23%	$351,940	5.83%
2021	$229.66	$352,760	-10.28%	$332,556	10.00%
2020	$255.98	$393,190	43.06%	$302,324	10.00%
2019	$178.93	$274,840	-9.63%	$274,840	-9.63%
2018	$198.01	$304,140	0.00%	$304,140	0.00%
2017	$198.01	$304,140		$304,140

2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value

Market Land Value:	$16,190
Market Improvement Value:	$540,130
Total Market Value:	$556,320

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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$2,846 Monthly

Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below)	$ 2,196
Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023)	$ 650650
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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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Schools

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ASSIGNED SCHOOLS

Ball High School High . 09 - 12 . GALVESTON ISD

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1709 Mechanic Street Galveston TX 77550 was recently sold. It is a 0.12 Acre(s) Lot, 1,536 SQFT, 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath(s) in Galveston Townsite.

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