1516 Ball
Galveston, TX 77550
5
Bed
5
Bath
3,341Sqft
0.12Acre(Lot)
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, f
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 5Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Rooms Total: 9 -
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood -
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Interior Features
High Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Smart Thermostat Roof: Other Appliances: Disposal, Convection Oven, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup Window Features: Window Coverings -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
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Building Information
Year Built: 1897 Building Area Total: 3341 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Patio Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.118 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.118 Lot Size Square Feet: 5140.08 Lot Description: Back Yard, SubdividedProperty Information
Subdivision: Galveston Townsite Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 4856 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Property Age: 129
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $919000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 350503150011000 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $12892 Tax Legal Desc: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 11 BLK 315 GALVESTON
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No Garage, Workshop in Garage, DetachedGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes
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School Information
Elementary School: Gisd Open EnrollJunior High School: Gisd Open EnrollSenior High School: Ball High School -
Location Information
Direction: I-45 S turns into Broadway. Make a left onto 16th Street, make a right on Ball Street, and home is on the left. WaterSource: Public
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| 2653 E Seaside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550 | $2,925,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,155 | 3,155 SqFt |
| 2646 E Seaside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550 | $1,850,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,744 | 2,744 SqFt |
| 2602 E Seaside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550 | $1,695,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,667 | 2,667 SqFt |
| 2622 E Seaside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550 | $1,250,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,828 | 1,828 SqFt |
| 2614 E Seaside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550 | $995,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,737 | 1,737 SqFt |
| 2445 E Seaside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550 | $4,250,000 | 5 | 5 | 4,295 | 4,295 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/07/2026 @ 12:09
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