For sale

$398,500

1209 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550

4beds

2,468sqft

$2,800/mo

Get pre-qualified

Single Family Residence

Built in 1879

3,855 Square Feet Lot

$361,900 Zestimate^®

$161/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Circa 1879 two story Victorian famous for being in the 1900 Hurricane aftermath photo of the three surviving houses in this area. (Copy of photo in attachments) The house for many decades has been a triplex and for the last 20 years as a single family home with convenient kitchens (coffee bars) upstairs. House does need updating and an extensive inspection report is available. Beautiful Greek Revival woodwork, tall baseboards, chair rails and/or wainscoting throughout the house. There is an upstairs back deck and back exterior staircase to access the upstairs units if a subsequent buyer wanted to put the units back into long term or short term rentals. Located in the East End Historical District on one of the most well maintained blocks in the neighborhood. It is an Estate selling, but everything has been settled. There is a pre-listing inspection report available for review.

431 days

340

29

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Primary bathroom

Features: No Primary

Heating

Space Heater

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Laundry: Washer Hookup

Features

Crown Molding, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,468
Total interior livable area: 2,468 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Detached
Has garage: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
Exterior features: Balcony
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 3,855 Square Feet
Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 350501920005001

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1879

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Galveston Townsite

Location

Region: Galveston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $161/sqft
Tax assessed value: $472,300
Annual tax amount: $5,384
Date on market: 6/16/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Ownership: Full Ownership
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$361,900

$344,000 - $380,000

$2,830/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/17/2026	Price change	$398,500-6.2%$161/sqft
Source: HAR #64238600 Report a problem
9/24/2025	Price change	$425,000-2.1%$172/sqft
Source: HAR #64238600 Report a problem
6/26/2025	Price change	$434,000-4.4%$176/sqft
Source: HAR #64238600 Report a problem
5/8/2025	Price change	$454,000-11.8%$184/sqft
Source: HAR #64238600 Report a problem
3/31/2025	Listed for sale	$515,000$209/sqft
Source: HAR #64238600 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,119 +599.7%	$472,300 +51.8%
2024	$1,160 +0.6%	$311,064 +10%
2023	$1,154 -42.3%	$282,785 +10%
2022	$2,000 -0.2%	$257,077 +10%
2021	$2,005 0%	$233,706 +10%
2020	$2,005 +1.9%	$212,460 -24.7%
2019	$1,969 +2.1%	$282,090 -1.1%
2018	$1,928	$285,260 -1.1%
2017	$1,928 +1%	$288,460 +0%
2016	$1,909 +3.9%	$288,430 +112.8%
2015	$1,837 -7%	$135,520
2014	$1,975	$135,520
2013	--	$135,520
2012	--	$135,520
2011	--	$135,520
2010	--	$135,520
2009	--	$135,520 -22.5%
2008	--	$174,820
2007	--	$174,820
2006	--	$174,820 +8.6%
2005	--	$161,030 +7.1%
2004	--	$150,420
2003	--	$150,420 +18.7%
2002	--	$126,700
2001	--	$126,700