When was property at 1602 40th Street built and last sold?

The property at 1602 40th Street was built in 1956 and last sold on Mar 20, 2024 for $399,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1602 40th Street is $374,940.

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Galveston

77550

Lasker Park

1602 40th Street

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$380,000

● House - Off Market

1602 40th Street

Galveston, TX 77550

2 Beds

2 Baths

864 Ft²

$2,234

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Fall in love with this fully renovated 1920s beach cottage in Midtown Galveston, where timeless character meets modern comfort. Just minutes from the beach & a short walk from Galveston's iconic Gaido's Restaurant, this location is ideal for coastal living & fun in the sun. Lovingly restored, the home features beautiful original wood ceilings that add warmth & authentic charm. The open-concept kitchen is completely updated with Calacatta Gold quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, & soft-close cabinets/drawers. Additional upgrades include recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans, a 14 SEER HVAC system, electrical & plumbing, & beautifully renovated bathrooms. Enjoy relaxing on the welcoming front porch or unwinding in the hot tub after a day at the beach. The one-car garage offers covered parking plus extra storage for beach gear. This is truly a must-see coastal retreat!

Unit Size

864 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.06 acres

Price per sqft

$440

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$368

HOA Dues

Year Built

1956

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Last updated: 2 months ago (HAR #21816159)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 2, 2026	Withdrawn	-
Withdrawn
May 20, 2026	Price Decreased	$380,000 ↓ $5K (1.3%)
Price Decreased
Mar 3, 2026	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
Mar 2, 2026	Listed by Keller Williams Signature	$385,000
Listed by Keller Williams Signature
Dec 12, 2025	Listed by Keller Williams Signature	$430,000
Listed by Keller Williams Signature

	Fall in love with this fully renovated 1920s beach cottage in Midtown Galveston, where timeless character meets modern comfort. All furniture/decor available for purchase for immediate vacation rental readiness. Just minutes from the beach & a short walk from Galveston’s iconic Gaido’s Restaurant, this location is ideal for coastal living & fun in the sun. Lovingly restored, the home features beautiful original wood ceilings that add warmth & authentic charm. The open-concept kitchen is completely updated with Calacatta Gold quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, & soft-close cabinets/drawers. Additional upgrades include recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans, a 14 SEER HVAC system, electrical & plumbing, & beautifully renovated bathrooms. Enjoy relaxing on the welcoming front porch or unwinding in the hot tub after a day at the beach. The one-car garage offers covered parking plus extra storage for beach gear. This is truly a must-see coastal retreat!
Mar 20, 2024	Sold	Premium
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Feb 17, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Feb 7, 2024	Listed by Keller Williams Premier Realty	$360,000
Listed by Keller Williams Premier Realty

	Fall in love with this fully renovated 1920's Beach Cottage in Midtown Galveston! Located minutes from the ocean, and a stone's throw from Galveston's famous Gaido's Restaurant, this home is the perfect location for fun in the sun! This home was lovingly restored and renovated, and the beautiful all-original wood ceilings give this home a sense of natural warmth and charm. All new open concept kitchen features calacutta gold quartz countertops, soft close doors and drawers, beautiful gas range, and all stainless steel appliances. Enjoy recessed lighting throughout, 14 SEER HVAC, ceiling fans, luxury vinyl flooring, new electrical and plumbing, and brand new bathrooms! Front porch is the perfect spot for lounging, or hang out in the backyard after a long day at the beach! The one car for parking also provides additional space for beach toys and tools! All furnishings are available, please contact Agent for more information. Must see it to believe it!
May 26, 2023	Sold	Premium
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Apr 14, 2023	Listed by Nan & Company PropertiesChristie's International R	$359,000
Listed by Nan & Company PropertiesChristie's International R

	Beautifully restored 1920's Beach Cottage in Midtown Galveston. Enjoy the easy life at a turn key FULLY renovated home that includes a brand new open kitchen with custom soft closing cabinets, all stainless steel Whirlpool appliances and gorgeous calacatta gold quartz countertops! This cottage has kept it's historic charm with fully restored wood ceilings that will capture your attention when you first walk in. You will be delighted by all the new modern updates such as brand new bathrooms, 14 seer HVAC, added insulation, brand new luxury vinyl flooring and so much more! All this and just one mile from the beach and walking distance to local favorites such as Shrimp & Stuff and Cordray's Drug Store. Come see all this home has to offer today!

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1956

Effective Year Built: 1995
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 4
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 6
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: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 9
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 288
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 92
Porch Type: 111
Pool Type: 8

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 2,580

Total Building Area: 864
Gross Building Area: 914
Building Area: 864
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 864
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: GALVESTON OUTLOTS
Land Acres: 0000000059
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR N 40 FT OF LOT 1 & PT OF LOT 2 (3001-1) SE BLK 34 GALVESTON OUTLOTS

Neighborhood

School District Name: Galveston Independent School District

School Tax School District: RFL
Census Tract: 725100

Zoning

Zoning: GR

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 357-A

Parcel: 3510-0034-3001-001
Block: 34
Lot: 1,2
Municipality: GALVESTON CITY
Latitude: 29.2896
Longitude: -94.8094

Address

Full Address: 1602 40th St

Address - House Number: 1602
Address - Street Name: 40th
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: TX
City Name: Galveston
Carrier Code: C038
4-Digit Zip Code: 6638
Zip Code: 77550

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $109,606
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
Tax Rate Code Area: S10

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.19

Valuation Date: Mar 27, 2024
Confidence Score: 74
Final Value: 354,451
High Value: 421,813
Low Value: 287,089

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $236,700

Market Land Value: $31,610
Market Improvement Value: $205,090

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $236,700
Assessed Land Value: $31,610
Assessed Improvements Value: $205,090

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Mar 20, 2024

Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 21, 2024
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Current Sale Document Type: 27
Current Sale Input Document Number: 12293
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 22, 2023
Previous Sale Contract Date: May 24, 2023
Previous Sale Amount: $371,336
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

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Comparables

About Lasker Park

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$339,000

Sale Price/ft²

$237

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1683 ft²

Average Home Age

72.2 years

Currently For Sale

69 Listings

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

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Listed by: Raquel Bell, Keller Williams Signature
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 21816159

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