When was property at 1617 Ball built and last sold?

The property at 1617 Ball was built in 1886 and last sold on Aug 3, 2018 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1617 Ball is $780,673.

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Galveston

77550

East End Historic District

1617 Ball

$779,000 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

1617 Ball

Galveston, TX 77550

4 Beds

3 Baths, 2 Half Baths

2,804 Ft²

$4,992

Est. Monthly

About This Property

CIRCA 1883 ADOLPH NITZCHKE VICTORIAN 4/3.5/2 HOME. REPAINTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SINCE PURCHASED IN 2018. PRIMARY BEDROOM IS LOCATED ON MAIN FLOOR & OVER LOOKING THE HEATED RESISTANCE POOL PRIMARY BATH HAS DOUBLE VANITY. GREAT APPROX 600 SF .EFFICIENCY APT ABOVE THE 2 CAR GARAGE, KITCHEN AND SPLIT AC. FORMAL LIVING /DINING ROOM, BEAUTIFUL HARDWOODS. GOURMET GRANITE KITCHEN W/ISLAND GAS OVEN/COOKTOP, CUSTOM BUILT IN BOOKSHELVES. FRONT BALCONY. SPRINKLER SYSTEM.. BUBBLING BACKYARD FOUNTAIN TO REMAIN. THIS A MUST SEE PROPERTY !!

Unit Size

2,804 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

Price per sqft

$278

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$1,167

HOA Dues

Year Built

1886

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Last updated: 6 months ago (HAR #96317561)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Dec 17, 2024	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 4, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Jul 18, 2024	Listed by Joe Tramonte Realty, Inc.	$779,000
Listed by Joe Tramonte Realty, Inc.
Aug 13, 2018	No longer available	-
No longer available
May 30, 2018	Listed	$549,500
Listed

	1886 Adolph Nitzchke Home is a Galveston historic treasure. Rich hardwoods and elegantly appointed rooms will enrich your East End living! Modern amenities, featuring 1st floor master BR/BA w/ double vanity. sophisticated modern downstairs lighting system, formal living room/ dining room, granite kitchen w/ island, gas oven/cooktop, elaborate built-in bookshelves, front balcony and back covered patio deck. Heated resistance pool is a welcome respite. New 600 sf carriage garage apt.-small kitchen is plumbed for sink. SEE AGENT REMARKS FOR MORE ! The manager has listed the unit size as 3404 square feet.

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1886

Effective Year Built: 1995
Building Count: 2
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 4
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: 3
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 9
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 400
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 8

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 5,140

Total Building Area: 3,200
Gross Building Area: 3,200
Building Area: 3,200
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 3,200
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 3 BLK 256 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: 3505-0256-0003-000
Block: 256
Lot: 3
Municipality: GALVESTON CITY
Latitude: 29.3035
Longitude: -94.7852

Address

Full Address: 1617 Ball

Address - House Number: 1617
Address - Street Name: Ball
State: TX
City Name: Galveston
Carrier Code: C009
4-Digit Zip Code: 4857
Zip Code: 77550

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $1,366,032
Tax Rate Code Area: S10

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.4307

Valuation Date: Aug 09, 2023
Confidence Score: 13
Final Value: 431,905
High Value: 617,963
Low Value: 245,846

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $797,278

Market Land Value: $21,970
Market Improvement Value: $775,308

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $797,278
Assessed Land Value: $21,970
Assessed Improvements Value: $775,308

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 03, 2018

Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 03, 2018
Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2018046871
Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 11, 2012
Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 10, 2012
Previous Sale Amount: $382,500
Previous Sale Document Type: 70

Previous Mortgages

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Comparables

About East End Historic District

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$550,000

Sale Price/ft²

$249

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2437 ft²

Average Home Age

90.9 years

Currently For Sale

63 Listings

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Listed by: Vincent Tramonte, Joe Tramonte Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: 6 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 96317561

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1617 Ball

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