$1,390,000
4 Beds
3, 2 half Baths
4,329 SqFt
0.24 Acre Lot
10,300 Sqft Lot
Status Active
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type
Year Built 1859
Neighborhood Galveston Townsite
Days on Website 191

Property Map

$1,390,000 – 1227 Ball Street, Galveston, TX 77550

Street View

Courtesy of Infinity Real Estate Group 832-264-8934

Description

The Allardyce Cottage, a meticulously preserved historic home built between 1859 & 1860 on 2 lots. The main home boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 half baths, with high ceilings, original longleaf pine floors, large windows & elegant crown molding. Stained glass windows provide old-world charm, while modern updates enhance its appeal. The outdoor space features a covered back patio, a brick paver courtyard with a stunning swimming pool, and an extended patio with a gas firepit & fruit trees. A 555 sq ft storage (currently used as a gameroom) with custom wet bar & half bath, along with 1car garage, offer entertainment options. Upstairs, a 320 sq ft efficiency apartment with kitchenette and full bath overlooks the courtyard. The property includes a detached 2 car garage with side street access, Zoysia grass & is enclosed by an ornate custom fence. Blending history & modern living for sophisticated living or a welcoming Air BnB or VRBO. Minutes from the beach, strand & Sealy Medical Center.

Property Details and Features

Appliances & Equipment

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Gas Cooktop

Bathrooms

  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • 2 Half Bathrooms
  • 3.20 Total Bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 4 Total Bedrooms
  • 5 Maximum Bedrooms
  • Primary Bed – 1st Floor
  • Sitting Area

Building

  • 4,329 Total SQFT
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1859
  • Countertops: Granite
  • Historic
  • Wood
  • Brick
  • Wood
  • French

Cooling

  • Central Electric

Disclosures

  • Mud
  • Sellers Disclosure

Exterior Features

  • Back Yard
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio/Deck
  • Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
  • Exterior Gas Connection
  • Fully Fenced
  • Patio/Deck
  • Porch
  • Private Driveway
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Side Yard
  • Storage Shed

Fees

  • Annual Maint Desc: No

Fireplaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Gaslog Fireplace

Foundation

  • Pier & Beam

Garage

  • 3 Garage Spaces
  • Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Detached Garage

Heating

  • Central Gas

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Dryer Included
  • Fire/Smoke Alarm
  • Formal Entry/Foyer
  • High Ceiling
  • Refrigerator Included
  • Washer Included
  • Window Coverings

Listing

  • $5,877,378 per acre
  • $321 per sqft

Location

  • Area: 33
  • County: Galveston
  • Subdivision: Galveston Townsite

Lot

  • 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
  • 0.2365 acres
  • Size: 10300 square feet
  • Corner

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • In Ground

Roof

  • Built Up
  • Composition

Schools

  • School District: 22 – Galveston
  • Elementary: Gisd Open Enroll
  • Middle: Gisd Open Enroll
  • High: Ball High School

Sewer

  • Public Sewer
  • Public Water
  • Water District

Taxes

  • Amount: $15,267
  • Rate: 2.0161
  • Year: 2023

Utilities

  • Gas Dryer Connections
  • Washer Connections
  • Attic Fan
  • Attic Vents
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Insulated/Low-E windows
  • Insulation – Spray-Foam
  • North/South Exposure
  • Storm Windows
  • Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater

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