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1620 Post Office Street, Galveston, TX 77550
$695,000 Asking Price
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3
beds
4
baths
2,576
sqft
Built in
1887
This 1900 Storm Survivor is the circa 1887 "Peacock" House in Galveston Island’s East End Historical District. It is located near The Strand, UTMB, dining, shopping, art galleries, and more. The home has 3 bedrooms/3 baths, and the large garage apartment has 1 bedroom/1 bath. The apartment has many cabinets and a utility room. There is also an oversized 2 car garage for off-street parking. The home has double parlors, pocket doors, transom windows, double staircases, high ceilings, an elevator, a wood burning fireplace, and a butler's pantry. The home blends many updates with historical features for modern comfort and preservation. The interior was painted in 2024. The large primary bath was remodeled in 2024, adding an oversized shower, double vanities, and counters. The home has a covered front porch and balcony, and a covered back deck for relaxing and entertaining. The apartment can generate extra income.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- 2 Staircases, Central Vacuum, Dry Bar, Elevator, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Countertops(Granite)
- Appliances:
- Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer Included, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry:
- Washer Hookup
- Flooring:
- Engineered Wood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- A/C:
- true, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating:
- true, Electric, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Fireplace:
- Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
- Eco/Green Feature:
- Thermostat
Exterior
- General:
- Balcony, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
- Style:
- Victorian
- Parking:
- Detached, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
Construction
- Roofing:
- Composition
- Windows:
- Window Coverings
- General:
- Wood Siding, 2, Pillar/Post/Pier
Location
- Road/Access:
- Asphalt, Curbs
- Originating MLS:
- Houston Association of Realtors
- School District:
- 22 - Galveston
- County:
- Galveston
Lot
- Zoning:
- ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 12 BLK 496 GALVESTON, 350504960012000
- Fencing:
- Back Yard, Full
Utilities
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- Houston Association of Realtors
This listing courtesy of:
Waters Turnley Real Estate, Troy Waters
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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%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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