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$1,400,000
House - For Sale

1826 Sealy Street

Galveston, TX 77550
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
6 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
4852 Sqft
$7,894
Estimated Monthly
$0
HOA / Fees
0.84%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Built in 1886-87 for German native Jacob Sonnentheil this home was most likely designed by prominent Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton. Sonnentheil  operated a wholesale dry goods store on The Strand in Galveston. The Sonnentheil house displays influences of Eastlake, Gothic, and Italianate architectural styling. Outstanding features include the finely-crafted double gallery. Main house features 3 large bedrooms, recently remodeled primary en suite bath, guest bath, two powder rooms, large den, formal dining, formal parlor, siting room,  and  an elevator. Custom hand cut hardwood patterned parquet floors, original custom plaster crown molding, arches & medallions. Rare curly pine paneling, antique light fixtures, Five fireplaces and original stained glass.  Carriage house/Garage Apt. is 644 sq. ft.  feature two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living area and off street parking. Garage apartment is leased available to see in 2nd showing
Unit Size
4,852Ft²
Days on Market
12 days
Land Size
0.24 acres
Price per sqft
$289
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,020
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1886

Listed By

Last updated: 10 days ago (HAR #50483421)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 26, 2024 Listed by Coldwell Banker TGRE $1,400,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker TGRE
Jun 24, 2022 Sold to Matthew G Wylie $864,500
Sold to Matthew G Wylie
Apr 7, 2022 Listed by Owners Select Realty, LLC $1,050,000
Listed by Owners Select Realty, LLC
This BEAUTIFUL one of a kind FURNISHED Historic 1887 Jacob Sonnenthiel House. Known as one of the most photographed home in Galveston. Main house features 3 large bedrooms, master en suite bath, guest bath, two powder rooms, large den, formal dining, formal parlor, siting room, elevators, yes two. Custom hand cut hardwood patterned parquet floors, Original custom plaster crown molding, arches & medallions. Rare curly pine paneling, antique light fixtures and original stained Glass…
Apr 1, 2022 No longer available -
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Property Highlights

Garage
Elevator
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Garage Features: Attached Garage
Garage: 2 Spaces
Interior Details

Bedroom Information

Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms: All Bedrooms Up

Bathroom Information

Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathrooms: 0

Interior Information

Interior Features: Balcony, Crown Molding, Elevator, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling
Kitchen Features: Island w/o Cooktop, Walk-in Pantry
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Features: Gaslog Fireplace
Living Area SqFt: 4852

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1886
  • Effective Year Built: 1995
  • Building Count: 2
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Square Area: 280
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,300
  • Total Building Area: 5,776
  • Gross Building Area: 5,911
  • Building Area: 5,496
  • Building Area Measurement: unknown

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: unknown
  • Heated Square Feet: 5,496
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: unknown
  • Subdivision: GALVESTON TOWNSITE
  • Land Acres: 0.237
  • Legal Description 1: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 258 GALVESTON

Ownership

  • Current Owner : WYLIE MATTHEW G
  • Previous Owner : ELLIOTT JOHN R
  • Previous Owner 2: DEE D
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: SCHECHTER ARTHUR L
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: SCHECHTER JOYCE PROLER
  • Ownership Rights Codes: unknown

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: 3505-0258-0013-000
  • Block: 258
  • Lot: 13,14
  • Municipality: GALVESTON CITY
  • Latitude: 29.3026
  • Longitude: -94.7876

    Address

  • Full Address: 1826 Sealy St
  • Address - House Number: 1826
  • Address - Street Name: Sealy
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: TX
  • City Name: Galveston
  • Carrier Code: C009
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4961
  • Zip Code: 77550

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $14,112
  • Tax Rate Code Area: S10

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1865
  • Valuation Date: Aug 09, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 1,043,287
  • High Value: 1,237,880
  • Low Value: 848,694

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $650,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: ELLIOTT JOHN
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jun 24, 2022
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $650,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: unknown

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $700,000
  • Market Land Value: $40,360
  • Market Improvement Value: $659,640

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $700,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $40,360
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $659,640

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 23, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 24, 2022
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11890997012
  • Current Sale Price: $864,500
  • Current Sale Document Type: unknown
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 42317
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 20, 1999
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 16, 1999
  • Previous Sale Document Type: unknown

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: ELLIOTT JOHN
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jun 24, 2022
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $650,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: unknown

Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
4 Beds
7 Baths
5,162 ft²
$1,030,000 Apr 15, 2020
$927,000 - $1,133,000 Dec 23, 2020
$1,245/mo
House
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,096 ft²
$1,140,000 Sep 1, 2021
$1,026,000 - $1,254,000 Nov 29, 2021
$1,132/mo
House
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,348 ft²
$1,006,250 May 3, 2023
$906,000 - $1,106,000 Aug 17, 2023
$848/mo
House
6 Beds
7 Baths
3,524 ft²
$1,250,000 Oct 5, 2022
$1,125,000 - $1,375,000 Oct 21, 2022
$1,274/mo
House
7 Beds
11 Baths
6,295 ft²
$1,100,000 May 2, 2022
$990,000 - $1,210,000 Nov 18, 2022
$1,564/mo
House
5 Beds
6 Baths
6,553 ft²
$1,200,000 Sep 29, 2020
$1,080,000 - $1,320,000 Dec 28, 2020
-
House
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,329 ft²
$321/ft²
$1,390,000 Nov 9, 2023
-
$1,272/mo
House
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,368 ft²
$475/ft²
$1,600,000 Apr 25, 2024
-
$1,742/mo
House
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,812 ft²
$343/ft²
$1,650,000 Jan 2, 2024
-
$1,652/mo
House
7 Beds
9 Baths
8,000 ft²
$173/ft²
$1,379,999 Feb 12, 2024
-
$1,548/mo
Multifamily
6 Beds
6 Baths
6,222 ft²
$253/ft²
$1,575,000 Apr 26, 2024
-
$1,190/mo
Land
Loft
-
-
$1,493,750 Feb 7, 2024
-
$5/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1826 Sealy Street built and last sold?
The property at 1826 Sealy Street was built in 1886 and last sold on Jun 23, 2022 for $864,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1826 Sealy Street is $1,397,643.
What are some comparable homes to 1826 Sealy Street?
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