Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/29/2025
Listed
$1,300,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Presenting the 1887 Mather House. An exceptionally rare property in the East End Historic District, situated on the corner of 16th & Ball encompassing two full lots. The grounds are impressive, well shaded and hidden with mature trees, extensive green space, and the resort level pool and patio. This home experienced a full 3 year restoration, leaving no detail untouched, which resulted in multiple awards. With 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, featuring 3 working fireplaces, a true chef's kitchen with Sub Zero & Thermador appliances, exquisite original woodwork and floors, double dutch front doors, massive covered porches, operational shutters, and two laundry facilities. The connected ground floor level could be its own private suite if desired, complete with its own kitchen and laundry, or remain as a casual living space. The detached two car garage provides off street parking and storage as well as the ability to build out above into a separate apartment, office or retain as ample storage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1601 Ball
General
- Price: $1,300,000
- Taxes: $13,064 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 40768980
- Updated: 6/30/2025
- Added to Site: 202 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: 33
- County: Galveston
- Subdivision: Galveston Townsite
- Driving Directions: From Broadway turn north on 16th Street. Home will be on your left at the corner of 16th and Ball.
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
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Historic/Antique
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,372
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 3,372 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.236
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $13,064
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 256 GALVESTON
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 3505-0256-0006-000
- Section: 256
Listed by Save 1900 Realty, LLC (281) 724-1264, Michael Cordray (409) 621-6287
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Schools
Schools serving 1601 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 | 0.4 mi |
Morgan Elementary Magnet School 1410 37th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 | PK-4 | 1.5 mi |
AIM College & Career Prep 5200 Ave N 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550 | 6-12 | 2.6 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 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 mi |
Oppe Elementary School 2915 81st Street, Galveston, TX 77554 | PK-4 | 5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1601 Ball
Tax History
Tax History for 1601 Ball
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,379
—
$800,260
6%
2023
$8,380
-8%
$754,832
-12%
2018
$9,095
-6%
$856,080
15%
2022
$9,647
6%
$741,710
14%
2021
$9,133
1%
$649,970
26%
2020
$9,073
-23%
$515,560
8%
2018
$11,730
10%
$475,658
10%
2017
$10,700
11%
$432,416
10%
2016
$9,611
-22%
$393,105
-23%
2019
$12,299
39%
$513,170
44%
2015
$8,845
—
$357,368
11%
2015
$8,845
23%
$321,680
14%
2013
$7,183
—
$282,530
—
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1601 Ball, Galveston, TX 77550 (MLS# 40768980) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1601 Ball is currently listed for $1,300,000 and was received on June 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 1601 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.