1516 Ball, Galveston, TX 77550
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene
Listed by: caroline spagnola
Office: re/max leading edge409-744-3300
MLS#:94010499
Source:HARMLS
Price summary
- Price:$919,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$275.07
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1897
- Listing ID #:94010499
- Updated:April 26, 2026 at 01:15 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:9
- Flooring:Tile, Wood
- Bathrooms Description:Tub Shower
- Kitchen Description:Breakfast Bar, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solid Surface Counters
- Living area:3,341 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Heating:Central, Gas, Zoned
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1897
- Building area:3,341 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.12 Acres
- Lot Features:Subdivision
- Architectural Style:Victorian
- Construction Materials:Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Fence, Fully Fenced, Patio, Porch, Private Yard, Sprinkler Irrigation
- Foundation Description:Block
Schools
- High school:BALL HIGH SCHOOL
- Middle school:GISD OPEN ENROLL
- Elementary school:GISD OPEN ENROLL
Utilities
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$919,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$275.07
- Tax amount:$12,892 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Ceiling Fans, High Ceilings, Programmable Thermostat, Security System - Owned, Window Coverings
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