Off Market
Welcome Home to The 1886 Fretwell Home.
Conveniently located and surrounded by history.
Enjoy a quick golf cart ride or stroll to Galveston's Historic Strand.
Close to UTMB
A direct shot to Seawall Blvd.
Notice the wooden shutters all around the house that easily close when needed.
Fresh and colorful take on a historic gem.
As you approach the front porch, notice the gate on the left leads to the back yard.
Relax and enjoy the front porch.
You can see St. Joseph's historic church from the front porch.
This large upper gallery is accessed directly from the Primary Suite.
Welcome! As you enter the spacious and bright foyer, you immediately notice the original hardwood floors and high ceilings.
Welcome in to the large parlor complete with original pocket doors.
Picturesque, this space is the perfect greeting point for welcoming your guests.
As you enter the living room from the parlor, through the large pocket doors you'll notice the original hardwood floors continue and the bright and airy space is the perfect spot to relax or entertain.
Another view of the living room shows the swinging double café doors that open into the dining room.
This view of the large living room shows the double pocket doors on the right that lead back to the front parlor.
Looking back toward the front parlor from the dining room, notice the flex-nook under the stairs and the sunroom on the right.
WOW FACTOR ALERT! This stunning space is the perfect sunny spot for your work from home space, conservatory, separate sitting area, cozy up with a good book, or make a beautiful kid zone.
Another view of the flexible sunroom looking back toward the large living area.
As you step into the dining room, you're greeted with abundant ambient light that flows from the kitchen and back patio.
The dining room comfortably fits a large table with room for additional furniture.
This angle of the dining room offers a glimpse into the beautiful kitchen on the right and the utility and half bath space on the left.
Strolling into this brightly lit open and airy kitchen space, you will fall in love with all the counter space, tons of storage, stainless steel appliances and high ceilings that fill the space with ambient light.
Notice the timeless subway tile backsplash and great views into the back courtyard.
This half bath is conveniently located beyond the utility space and laundry room.
As you reach the top of the stairs, you notice the original flooring continues and bright space and high ceilings flows from room to room.
This Primary suite is a dream to come home to. With a large upper gallery directly connected and a private en-suite bath, you'll fall in love with the serenity of this space.
This view of the Primary Suite shows the large functional pocket doors that pass through to bedroom two or could easily be pinned to remain closed.
The large Primary bath offers a large walk-in shower, brightly lit space, storage, and a functional transom over the door.
Bedroom two is large and offers high ceilings, original hardwood flooring, and crown molding.
Another view of the full bathroom in the upstairs hallway.
Beautiful bathroom with a large walk-in shower is accessible from the hallway for use by bedroom two and is directly connected to bedroom three.
Bedroom three is located at the back of the house and enjoys the convenience of direct access to the full bathroom in the hallway, two closets, and direct access to the large walk-out sun deck.
This expansive back deck is accessed from the back bedroom.
Another view of the large back deck. Note the steps on the left leading up to another deck off the garage apt.
The large backyard is a versatile courtyard area connecting the garage apartment and main house. The door on the right is the back door from the kitchen. The garage on the left has doors to the backyard and doors on the alley side for easy access.
Here we see the vintage brick courtyard area and note the French doors on the left which are accessed through the dining room.
This view of the large garage apartment really shows how spacious the area is from the front door to the back wall.
MORE!! This absolutely gorgeous two bedroom garage apartment is situated directly above the 3 car garage and was completely reconstructed last year.
The living room in this space is bright and features an electric fireplace.
Garage apartment Living room
This beautiful kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a convenient slab island with bar seating and lots of storage.
This view of the kitchen shows additional space for a dining area and is looking back toward the living room.
Garage apartment bedroom one is spacious and features additional built-in storage and great light.
Garage apartment full bathroom in the hall serves both the bedrooms and is a beautiful space with lots of storage.
The garage apartment laundry is conveniently located in the hall between both bedrooms and just outside the bathroom.
Garage apartment bedroom two has a large closet with custom shelving and notice the additional storage above.
The garage apartment loft space is the perfect flex-space for a yoga studio, home office, playroom, climate controlled storage, or playroom/gameroom.
In the garage apartment loft, notice the door out to the large back deck that connects to the main house.
Galveston, TX 77550
PAST LISTING DETAILS
$779,000List Price
$6,745 Est. Mo. Payment
For a given home price of $779,000, the monthly mortgage is computed using a 5% down payment ($38,950) and a 7.5% annual interest rate, spread over 360 payments.
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Status

Off Market

Description

Welcome to the 1886 Fretwell home on Galveston’s East End, this timeless gem welcomes you in with double gallery porches and great features. The main house has just had BOTH full baths completely redone and offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a blend of original moldings, hardwood floors, original pocket doors, and transoms, adding character to every room. Enter through the large foyer into the front parlor connected to the separate living area through large pocket doors. A beautiful sunroom just off the living area will take your breath away and is the perfect spot for your imagination or a restful spot to enjoy. The all-new kitchen is a chef's dream, adjacent to the dining area with the perfect courtyard balcony through French doors for beautiful dining experiences. The newly renovated garage apartment sits above the 3-car garage and boasts an electric fireplace, wood floors, two bedrooms, and a flex loft creating the perfect income opportunity. Call today for a private tour!

MLS Listing ID

88111851

Listed By

Stacey Weber-Rubio
1+832-889-2133
Sand N Sea Properties, LLC

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High School
Ball High School
Elementary School
Gisd Open Enroll
High School District
22 - Galveston
Middle Or Junior School
Gisd Open Enroll
Geo Market Area
East End
Tax Year
2023
Tax Rate
1.7477
Tax Annual Amount
11908
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Estimated Monthly Payment

$6,745

Loan Amount

$740,050

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Home Facts

Bathroom

Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
1

Kitchen

Appliances

  • Microwave
  • Electric Oven
  • Disposal
  • Gas Range
  • Refrigerator Included
  • Dishwasher

Room Kitchen Features

  • Under Cabinet Lighting

Garage

Garage Apt Qtr S F
1100
Garage Apt Qtr S F Source
Seller

Laundry

Laundry Features

  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Washer Hookup
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Highlights

Interior Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Crown Molding
  • All Bedrooms Up,En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor
  • Countertops(Quartz)

Roof

  • Composition

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

Cooling

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric

Fencing

  • Full
  • Back Yard
Stories
2
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Size Acres
0.1179
Parcel Number
350501410013000
Property Type
Residential
Covered Spaces
3
Direction Faces
South

Other Structures

  • Detached Gar Apt /Quarters

Parking Features

  • Detached
  • Oversized
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Exterior Features

  • Side Yard
Property Type
Single-Family
Building Area Total
2512

Patio And Porch Features

  • Patio/Deck
  • Porch
  • Covered

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Wood
Year Built
1886

Road Surface Type

  • Concrete

Foundation Details

  • Pillar/Post/Pier

Architectural Style

  • Traditional

Construction Materials

  • Wood Siding

Heating

  • Natural Gas
Heating

Water Source

  • Public
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