2528 Postoffice Street

2528 Postoffice Street

Galveston, TX 77550

$390,000
Price
9
Beds
1
Bath
5,602 Sq. Ft.
$70 / Sq. Ft.
5,602
Sq. Ft.
$70
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Circa 1886, "Postoffice Street was the portion of the district where the houses of prostitution clustered. This sober, two-bay wide, clapboard "house" with a low-pitched roof and boxed eaves is the last survivor. It was built and owned by Miss Mollie Walters, one of the district's most celebrated madams." -Galveston Architecture Guidebook, pg 41. The 2 story main house has 5 parlors, kitchen & bath with shower downstairs. 9 bedrooms upstairs. Back quarters include two horse stalls. The building needs...Circa 1886, "Postoffice Street was the portion of the district where the houses of prostitution clustered. This sober, two-bay wide, clapboard "house" with a low-pitched roof and boxed eaves is the last survivor. It was built and owned by Miss Mollie Walters, one of the district's most celebrated madams." -Galveston Architecture Guidebook, pg 41. The 2 story main house has 5 parlors, kitchen & bath with shower downstairs. 9 bedrooms upstairs. Back quarters include two horse stalls. The building needs much renovation. The seller is not cleaning out the property. He will remove some items, but the vast majority of the contents, most of which is hardly useable, will remain. Seller retains 30 days after closing & funding to vacate the property. Being sold in its current condition, no repairs. There are deed covenants preventing demolition. In attachments is a City of Galveston program for substantial(50%) rehabilitation & tax breaks.
  1. Listed by David Bowers • TREC #0399780 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-G

Property Details for 2528 Postoffice Street

Area
33
Geo Market Area
Harborside
Subdivision
Galveston Townsite
Primary Planned Community
No
For Lease
No
School District
22 - Galveston
Style
Victorian
Private Pool
No

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/25/2024 08:40 AM

Property Details for 2528 Postoffice Street

StatusActive
MLS #96609629
Days on Market156
Taxes$3,461 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1886
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,320 SF
CountyGalveston County

Location

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Building Information for 2528 Postoffice Street

Stories2Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,320 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,417 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,128

Property Taxes

$288

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2528 Postoffice Street

Description Information
School Details
  • School Elementary: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • School Middle: GISD OPEN ENROLL
  • School High: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Building Details
  • Stories: 2
  • Dwelling Type: Free Standing, Historic
  • Front Door Faces: South
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built Src: Seller
Lot Information
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
  • Sq Ft Source: Appraisal District
  • Lot Size Source: Appraisal District
  • Lot Dimensions: 120x86
  • Section Num: 1
  • Parcel Number: 3505-0505-0014-000
Parking
  • Carport Spaces Count: 0
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 1: 20x18
  • Room Location 1: 1st
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 2: 13x11
  • Room Location 2: 2nd
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 3: 13x11
  • Room Location 3: 2nd
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 4: 13x11
  • Room Location 4: 2nd
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 5: 14x13
  • Room Location 5: 2nd
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 6: 16x15
  • Room Location 6: 2nd
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 7: 16x15
  • Room Location 7: 2nd
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 8: 18x18
  • Room Location 8: 1st
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 9: 14x13
  • Room Location 9: 1st
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 10: 13x13
  • Room Location 10: 1st
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 11: 16x13
  • Room Location 11: 1st
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions 12: 17x13
  • Room Location 12: 1st
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 13: 16x13
  • Room Location 13: 2nd
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 14: 16x13
  • Room Location 14: 2nd
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 15: 13x12
  • Room Location 15: 2nd
Additional Information
  • Primary Bath Desc: Primary Bath: Shower Only
  • Bed Room Description: All Bedrooms Up
  • Room Description: Den, Formal Living, Living Area - 1st Floor
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Interior Features
  • Floors: Wood
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Fully Fenced
  • Street Surface: Asphalt
  • Lot Description: Corner, Subdivision Lot
  • Foundation: Pier & Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Wood
  • Utility District: No
  • Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Heat System: No Heating
  • Pool Area: No
  • 55+ Community: No
Financial Information
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Mandatory: No
  • Annual Maint Desc: No
  • Fee Other: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Rate: 2.02%
Financial Information
  • Ownership: Full Ownership

Property History for 2528 Postoffice Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2528 Postoffice Street

Taxable ValueLand$34,840Additions$638,620Total$673,460
Tax Record2018$1,814 ($151 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,602 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,602 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,324 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1995CountyGALVESTONAPN3505-0505-0014-000

Schools near 2528 Postoffice Street

This home is within Galveston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morgan Elementary Magnet School
Public - PK to 4
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading
Public - PK to 4
Burnet Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Central Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morgan Elementary Magnet School
PublicPK to 4

Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading
PublicPK to 4

Burnet Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

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More information about 2528 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX 77550

2528 Postoffice Street is a single family home for sale in Galveston, TX 77550. This property was listed for sale on November 28, 2023 by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene-G, it's currently listed at $390,000. This listing's school district is Galveston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Morgan Elementary Magnet School, Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading and Burnet Elementary School. 2528 Postoffice Street is a 9-bed, 1-bath, 5,602 sqft single family home built in 1886.

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