Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/23/2026
Listed
$919,000
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1516 Ball
General
- Price: $919,000
- Taxes: $12,892 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 94010499
- Updated: 4/23/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Solid Surface Counters, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Decorative
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: None, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 33
- County: Galveston
- Subdivision: Galveston Townsite
- Driving Directions: I-45 S turns into Broadway. Make a left onto 16th Street, make a right on Ball Street, and home is on the left.
School Information
- Elem School District: 22 - Galveston
- Midd School District: 22 - Galveston
- High School District: 22 - Galveston
- Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- Middle School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
- High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Heating Type: Central, Gas, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Historic/Antique
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Other
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Square Feet: 3,341
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 3,341 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1897
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage Apartment, Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.118
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $12,892
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 11 BLK 315 GALVESTON
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 3505-0315-0011-000
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Schools
Schools serving 1516 Ball
School District:Galveston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading 721 10th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-2 | 0.4 mi |
Austin Middle School, Galveston, TX 1514 Avenue North 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 5-8 | 0.5 mi |
Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 1.6 mi |
AIM College & Career Prep 5200 Ave N 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 6-12 | 2.7 mi |
Ball High School 4115 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Burnet Elementary School, Galveston, TX 5501 Ave S, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 3.1 mi |
Parker El 6802 Jones Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 | PK-4 | 3.9 mi |
Weis Middle School 7100 Stewart Road, Galveston, TX 77551 | 5-8 | 4.1 mi |
Oppe Elementary School 2915 81st Street, Galveston, TX 77554 | PK-4 | 5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1516 Ball
Tax History
Tax History for 1516 Ball
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,817
-7%
$764,090
2%
2023
$11,637
4%
$750,000
13%
2018
$11,220
-16%
$665,885
—
2022
$13,407
-2%
$665,000
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2021
$13,740
11%
$665,000
22%
2020
$12,365
10%
$546,650
20%
2018
$11,220
-14%
$455,000
-17%
2019
$13,101
16%
$546,650
20%
2017
$11,259
—
$455,000
-1%
2016
$11,247
—
$460,000
1%
2015
$11,228
—
$453,662
10%
2015
$11,228
13%
$412,420
6%
2013
$9,938
—
$390,880
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1516 Ball, Galveston, TX 77550 (MLS# 94010499) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1516 Ball is currently listed for $919,000 and was received on April 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1516 Ball? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Galveston? You can browse all Galveston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.