Pending
$919,000
5beds
3,341sqft
1516 Ball, Galveston, TX 77550
5beds
3,341sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1897
5,140 sqft
No garage, workshop in garage
$275 price/sqft
What's special
Alley accessAbundant natural lightZoned hvacOriginal hardwood floorsBright adjoining sunroomThree mock fireplacesFarmhouse sink
Designed by architect C.W. Bulger and built in 1897 for William F. Beers, this iconic Queen Anne home blends historic charm with modern updates. Expanded in 1917 with the grand front porch, spacious upstairs bath, and current kitchen, the home features soaring ceilings, 7-foot windows, original hardwood floors, beautiful millwork, period ...
- 92 days |
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Source: HAR,MLS#: 94010499
Travel times
Bedroom
Foyer
Front Door
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Caroline Spagnola TREC #0684740 409-771-2859,
RE/MAX Leading Edge
Source: HAR,MLS#: 94010499
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Garage Apartment, Guest Suite, Quarters/Guest House, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Island w/ Cooktop, Pots/Pans Drawers
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Sitting Area
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,341
- Total interior livable area: 3,341 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Workshop in Garage
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 5,140 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Workshop
- Parcel number: 350503150011000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block & Beam
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Galveston Townsite
Location
- Region: Galveston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $626,382
- Annual tax amount: $12,892
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Curbs
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Pending sale | $919,000$275/sqft |
Source:  HAR #94010499 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $919,000+31.5%$275/sqft |
Source: HAR #94010499 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2020 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2020 | Pending sale | $699,000$209/sqft |
Source: Sand N Sea Properties, LLC #39169993 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $699,000+4.6%$209/sqft |
Source: Sand N Sea Properties, LLC #39169993 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2018 | Listing removed | $668,000$200/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area Brokerage #87639445 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2018 | Pending sale | $668,000$200/sqft |
Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area Brokerage #87639445 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2018 | Price change | $668,000-4.6%$200/sqft |
Source: Martha Turner Sotheby's #87639445 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $699,900-4.1%$209/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #3676068 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2017 | Listing removed | $730,000$218/sqft |
Source: JOE TRAMONTE REALTY #20172256 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $730,000+15.9%$218/sqft |
Source: JOE TRAMONTE REALTY #20172256 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2016 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2016 | Pending sale | $630,000$189/sqft |
Source: Sand N Sea Properties, LLC #83175894 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2016 | Listed for sale | $630,000+31.5%$189/sqft |
Source: Sand N Sea Properties, LLC #83175894 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2015 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $479,000+9.2%$143/sqft |
Source: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS RE GARYGREENE Friendswood #20143230 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2012 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $438,500$131/sqft |
Source: Blake Hillegeist Real Estate #32806575 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,767 -0.5% | $626,382 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $10,817 -7.1% | $625,000 -6.1% |
| 2023 | $11,637 -13.2% | $665,885 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $13,407 -2.4% | $665,000 |
| 2021 | $13,740 +11.1% | $665,000 +21.7% |
| 2020 | $12,365 +10.2% | $546,650 |
| 2019 | $11,220 -0.3% | $546,650 +20.1% |
| 2018 | $11,259 | $455,000 |
| 2017 | $11,259 +0.1% | $455,000 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $11,247 +29.4% | $460,000 +0% |
| 2015 | $8,694 +7.3% | $459,990 +17.7% |
| 2014 | $8,099 | $390,880 |
| 2013 | -- | $390,880 +76.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $221,920 |
| 2011 | -- | $221,920 +4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $212,564 +10% |
| 2009 | -- | $193,240 -7% |
| 2008 | -- | $207,697 +0.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $205,980 -10.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $230,060 +49.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $154,320 +39.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $110,460 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,570 +42.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,830/mo
Principal & interest
$4597
Property taxes
$1233
Estimated market value
$865,800
$823,000 - $909,000
$3,231/mo
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Neighborhood: East End
Nearby schools
Austin Middle School
Grades 5-6 • 0.5 milesN/A
GreatSchools® Rating
AIM College & Career Prep
Grades 8-12 • 2.7 miles5/10
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Test Score Rating
5/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Ball High School
Grades 9-12 • 2 miles5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10College Readiness Rating
7/10Student Progress Rating
5/10