When was property at 1516 Ball built and last sold?

The property at 1516 Ball was built in 1897 and last sold on Dec 14, 2020 for $638,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1516 Ball is $928,190.

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Galveston

77550

East End Historic District

1516 Ball

Sold on Aug 3, 2026

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$919,000 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

1516 Ball

Galveston, TX 77550

5 Beds

4 Baths, 1 Half Bath

3,341 Ft²

$5,587

Est. Monthly

About This Property

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 fixtures, and a grand foyer with wet bar and staircase. Formal living and dining rooms offer abundant natural light and three mock fireplaces. The updated kitchen includes soapstone countertops, farmhouse sink, oversized island, breakfast bar, and custom cabinetry. The spacious primary suite includes a bright adjoining sunroom ideal for a future oversized walk-in closet. Third-floor flex space, zoned HVAC, updated carriage house with downstairs workshop, fenced backyard driveway, alley access, mature landscaping, offered fully furnished, and prime Historic District location near Postoffice District and The Strand.

Unit Size

3,341 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.12 acres

Price per sqft

$275

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$1,074

HOA Dues

Year Built

1897

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Last updated: 3 months ago (HAR #94010499)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Aug 3, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jun 5, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Apr 23, 2026	Listed by RE/MAX Leading Edge	$919,000
Listed by RE/MAX Leading Edge
Dec 16, 2020	Sold	Premium
Sold
Sep 19, 2020	Listed by Sand N Sea Properties, LLC	$699,000
Listed by Sand N Sea Properties, LLC

	Showcased Historic 1897 Queen Anne home with extensive renovations taken down to the studs back in 2002-2005. Architect was C.W. Bulger. Built for and known as the William F. Beers Investment. Historic charm updates w/modern conveniences. High ceilings, 7 ft windows, original hardwoods, inviting grand foyer with wet bar that opens up to staircase, Spacious formal living and dining, 3 mock fireplaces, large front porch, period fixtures & hardware. Beautiful kitchen with soapstone counters, farmhouse sink, island w/breakfast bar. 3rd floor bedroom that would make great game room. Large Master en-suite has bonus sun room with wall to wall windows. Bathrooms with vintage tile. Zoned A/C, Updated carriage house w/workshop. Beautifully landscaped, matured trees, banana trees along w/fenced yard. 3 HVAC systems recently replaced, recently insulated floors hot water heater recently replaced. Alley has access for additional parking. Workshop could be converted to garage.
Sep 2, 2017	Listed	$730,000
Listed

	1897 QUEEN ANNE 4/4.5 HOME & QUAINT 1/1 COTTAGE BEING SOLD W/FURNISHINGS! MANY RENOVATIONS OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS .. 7 FT WINDOWS , HIGH CEILINGS , PERIOD FIXTURES AND HARDWARE .. ORIGINAL HARDWOODS , 3 MOCK FIREPLACES, WONDERFUL PORCHES . ALARM SYSTEM GOURMET KITCHEN W/ MANY WINDOWS TO VIEW THE LUSCIOUS GARDENS.. 4 C/A/H SYSTEMS... GREAT VIEWS FROM THE 3RD FLOOR W/3 SINGLE BEDS AND A BATH FOR THE KIDS TO HAVE THEIR OWN SPACE !!! CARRIAGE HOUSE HAS BATHROOM- PERFECT FOR YOUR GUESTS TO HAVE SOME PRIVACY...MUST SEE THIS GEM !! The manager has listed the unit size as 3593 square feet.

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1897

Effective Year Built: 1995
Building Count: 2
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 5
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 15
Exterior Walls Type: 17
Interior Walls Type: 3
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 1
Floor Count: 250
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 15
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 5,140

Total Building Area: 3,593
Gross Building Area: 3,593
Building Area: 3,593
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 3,593
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: GALVESTON TOWNSITE
Land Acres: 0000000118
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 11 BLK 315 GALVESTON

Neighborhood

School District Name: Galveston Independent School District

School Tax School District: RFL
Census Tract: 724300

Zoning

Zoning: H

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 335-C

Parcel: 3505-0315-0011-000
Block: 315
Lot: 11
Municipality: GALVESTON CITY
Latitude: 29.3044
Longitude: -94.7841

Address

Full Address: 1516 Ball

Address - House Number: 1516
Address - Street Name: Ball
State: TX
City Name: Galveston
Carrier Code: C009
4-Digit Zip Code: 4856
Zip Code: 77550

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $1,163,747
Tax Rate Code Area: S10

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2747

Valuation Date: Apr 03, 2024
Confidence Score: 60
Final Value: 700,343
High Value: 892,747
Low Value: 507,938

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $625,000

Market Land Value: $21,970
Market Improvement Value: $603,030

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $625,000
Assessed Land Value: $21,970
Assessed Improvements Value: $603,030

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 14, 2020

Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 18, 2020
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 70
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020082024
Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 06, 2018
Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 05, 2018
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

Last Sale Mortgage

First Mortgage Lender:

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First Mortgage Transaction Date:

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First Mortgage Loan Amount:

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First Mortgage Terms:

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First Mortgage Loan Type:

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First Mortgage Loan Due Date:

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Comparables

About East End Historic District

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$539,000

Sale Price/ft²

$249

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2212 ft²

Average Home Age

91.6 years

Currently For Sale

63 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Caroline Spagnola, RE/MAX Leading Edge
Last Updated: 3 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 94010499

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