812 18th Street, Galveston, TX 77550

$239,500 Asking Price

2 beds
1 bath
1,129  sqft
Built in 1886

Circa 1886 East End raised cottage with many original architectural elements remaining. House is in need of renovation. Center hall floor plan with two bedrooms on one side and a large living/dining area on the other side. Kitchen is very original with porcelain sink with side board. Sleeping porch in back could be a den overlooking fenced backyard. Large attic with an original dedicated staircase. Sellers have been very detailed with the Seller Disclosure as to items needing addressing. House does have central air and heat. Property is completely fenced. There is no survey, buyer will need to get their own survey. There are 1889 and 1899 Sanborn maps showing the house and the old insurance record showing the age of 1886. Please see the maps in attachments. WPI-8s are also in attachments to this listing. Property subject to 1031 Tax Free Exchange at no cost to the Buyer.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down
Appliances:
Refrigerator Included
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Wood
A/C:
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heating:
true, Natural Gas

Exterior

Style:
Victorian

Construction

Roofing:
Composition, Other
General:
Wood Siding, 1, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

Road/Access:
Asphalt
Originating MLS:
Houston Association of Realtors
School District:
22 - Galveston
County:
Galveston

Lot

Zoning:
ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR S PT OF LOTS 1 & 2 (1-1) BLK 257 GAL, 350502570001001
Fencing:
Back Yard, Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Houston Association of Realtors
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3
NA Compensation:
0

This listing courtesy of:
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-Gary Greene-Galveston Intown, David Bowers

About Galveston, TX

Housing

Number of Units
32,164
Median Home Value
$245,865
Median Rent
$888

49.50% of housing units are renter occupied.

28.34% are vacant.

Commute

Car
69.71%
Public Transportation
0.76%
Walk to Work
5.30%
Work from Home
21.89%
Other
0.54%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
52,823
Median Age
41.80
Median Household Size
2.40

Education

High School
22.98%
Associate’s Degree
7.88%
Bachelor’s Degree
19.58%
Graduate Degree
12.76%

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