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1808 Postoffice

Galveston, TX 77550
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3 Bedroom(s)
3 Full Bath(s)
3,201 Sqft. ($311/Sqft.)
5,140 Lot Sqft
Single-Family

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Description

Welcome to the 1887 Alfred Rakel House. Designed by Alfred Mueller, this 3 bay Southern Townhouse with Quenn Anne fixtures, has been a 4 time featured home on the GHF homes. The last two celebrating the 25th & 50th anniversaries of the tour. Walking distance to everything downtown has to offer. The current owners purchased the property in 2001 & have made this their fiull time home since 2010. The restoration began in 2003 and was accomplished by them. The lighted cabinetry in the island kitchen provides plenty of storage, a theme troughout as the home boasts 11 closets including a ginourmous upstairs closet utilized as primary closet. The primary bedroom boasts an ensuite .The detached 2 car garage also includes a 800 square foot 2 story apartment. Fenced in back yard includes a lovely deck and a gas stub for outdoor grill and/or generator. Victorian charm abounds from Bradbury and Bradbury wallcoverings, polished floors and trim, transoms, walk thru windows and double galleries.

MLS#
20211313
List Price
$995,000 ($311/Sqft.)
Listing Status
For Sale
Address
1808 Postoffice
City
Galveston
State
TX
Zip Code
77550
County
Galveston County
Legal Description
ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 9 BLK 498 GALVESTON
Property Type
Single-Family
Bedroom
3 Bedroom(s)
Bath
3 Full Bath(s)
Garages
2 / Detached
Stories
2
Building Size
3,201 Sqft/Appraisal District
Architecture Style
Victorian
Year Built
1887 /Seller
Lot Size
5,140 Sqft./Appraisal District
Key Map©
775N
Market Area

Rooms

Living
16.11 x 18.3, 1st
Dining
22.7"X18.1", 1st
Kitchen
16.8 x 15.10", 1st
Primary Bedroom
16.11 x 18.4, 2nd
Bedroom
22.7 x 16.0, 2nd
Bedroom
16.6 x 15.9, 2nd
Primary Bath
6.8 x 14, 2nd
Utility Room Desc
12.8"X13.1", 1st
Garage Apt Qtr SF
800 sqft/Appraisal District

Exterior

Roof
Composition
Foundation
Pier & Beam
Private Pool
No
Exterior Type
Wood
Lot Description
Subdivision Lot
Water Sewer
Public Sewer, Public Water

Additional information

Dwelling Type
Historic
HOA Mandatory
No
List Type
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Buyer Agent Compensation*
2%
Sub Agent Compensation*
0%

*Disclaimer: Listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.

Financial

Financing Considered
Cash Sale, Conventional
Other Fees
No
Maintenance Fee
No
Taxes w/o Exemp
$11,851/2023
Tax Rate
1.7477

Interior

Bathroom Description
Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Full Secondary Bathroom Down
Bedroom Description
All Bedrooms Up,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Walk-In Closet
Kitchen Description
Island w/o Cooktop,Pantry,Pot Filler,Pots/Pans Drawers
Room Description
Formal Dining, Formal Living, Utility Room in House
Cooling
Central Electric, Central Gas
Heating
Central Gas
Connections
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Oven
Gas Oven

Lot Information

Lot Size
5,140 Sqft. /Appraisal District
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Source last updated Jul 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Listing last updated Jul 22, 2024 at 04:57 AM

Property tax

Cost/Sqft based on tax value

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Principal & Interest2,841
Taxes1,242
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Schools

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Subdivision Facts

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