Located on a Quiet Corner Lot at 16th and Sealy, in the Heart of Galveston's Historic District with Prestigeous Homes All Around! This Home has Broadway Convenience without the Traffic or Noise! The Grand Entrance with Corinthian Columns and Pediment is So Stately!
This Photo Depicts the Side Entrance on Sealy Street with Leaded Glass Door and a Plethora of Architectural Features!
A Proper Greeting in this Massive Foyer, Leading to Important Communal Areas for Entertaining Flow. Flexible Spaces for the Ability to Re-Define Rooms to Suit Personal Preference! Note the Enormous Pocket Doors for Space Separation into More Private Areas!
In the Tradition of Classic European Style Homes, Please Note the Fireplace with Seating in the Foyer! The Newel Post on this Classic Staircase is "Composite Style", Incorporating both Ionic and Corinthian Design, and Topped with a Cherub Carrying a Torch!
Gorgeous Natural Wood Staircase was Never Painted and Retains Its Original Patina. Note the Beautiful, Lit from Behind Stained-Glass Window at the Top of the Stairs!
Metal Work on the Front Entry Door and Side Windows Provide Immediate Interest - Both from the Interior and Exterior of this Home!
Copious Wall Space for Unique Art Collections or Oversized Item Displays!
Upon Entering the Home, there is a Lovely Library Room with Warm Wood Paneling to the Left that could be either an Office or Den Area. Note the Chandelier and Its Mate, Located in the Formal Living Room Across the Foyer!
Looking from the Corner of the Library/Den Towards the Foyer and Beyond to the Formal Dining Room!
This Massive Dining Room is Just Waiting to Host Your Next Dinner Party - Perfect for a Dining Table with Additional Leaves for Extending its Length to Royal Proportions!
At the End of the Dining Room is an Antique Bar - Great for Serving Hors d'Oeuvres and Cocktails Before Dinner. According to Galveston Lore, "The Rat Pack" and Kennedys hung out in this home.
Easy Access from Both the Formal Living Room and Kitchen - the Entertaining Flow is Stellar! Beamed Ceiling and Block Paneling with Original HVAC Decorative Grating is so Pretty!
A Close-Up of the Plumbed Bar with Stained Glass Insert in the Back Bar Area! And Note the Bullet, Still Imbedded in the Wood on the Left Side of the Bar - Makes Everyone Wonder What Happened Here!
A Close Up of the Bullet, Still Lodged in the Wood on the Bar, from So Long Ago! There is Certainly a Story Here!
Formal Living Room is Located Between the Foyer and Formal Dining Room. Note the Stained Glass Windows in Multiple Rooms to Enhance the Beautiful Architectural Design!
Every Room has Beautiful Original Wood Floors, Enormous Windows for Light Filled Rooms, Block Wood Paneling and Original Custom Trim Package/Moldings! Fabulous Chandeliers and Lighting Throughout the Home!
This Stained-Glass Window is Back Lit, and it Glows with Gorgeous Colors! The Entire Main Staircase is Very Grand.
Generous Stairwell Landing Provides Separate Access to Each Bedroom, Utility Room, Guest Bath and Additional Half Bath, In Addition to Stairs Leading to the Third Floor and Servants Staircase.
Guest Bedrooms are Very Large, Have Lots of Natural Light and Beautiful Wood Floors!
Another Guest Room with Lovely Proportions! Lots of Closets Throughout the Home! These Windows are Designed to Capture and Maximize Sea Breezes!
This Primary Bedroom is So Large! Check out the New En-Suite Bath and there is a Fabulous Custom Designed Closet for this Bedroom as Well!
Note the Custom Designed High-End Hardware and Plumbing Finishes, Double Sinks, Fabulous Toilets Throughout the Home, and a Shower Large Enough for a Party!
Another View of the Primary Bath and a Snippet of Lovey Custom Tile Flooring!
This is a Portion of the Custom Primary Closet - Make Your Appointment Today to See All of This Amazing Home!
This Room is Currently Being Used for a Den/Workout Area. Located Adjacent to the Primary Bedroom with Double Doors; however, it could easily be used for an Additional Bedroom. Once Again, so Many Large Windows Throughout the Home!
Another Perspective Showing the Guest Room, Currently Being Used for a Den/Workout Room.
This Guest Bathroom has Both a Shower and a Luxurious Soaking Tub with Interesting High-End Finishes!
This Home is Move-In Ready - With Nothing Extra Needed! Note the Additional Stained-Glass Window in This Bath, as Well as Others Throughout the Home!
Third Floor Additional Flex Room Could be an Over-Flow Bedroom for Extra Guests! The Door at the End of the Room Provides Access to the Large Walk-In Attic.
The Third Floor has an Additional Area that Could be used as Another Bedroom. This Photo is One of Two Additional Dormer Spaces Off of that Third Floor Bedroom!
Kitchenette Area in the Pool Cabana with Wonderful Coastal Tiles!
A Large Bedroom Area is Located Behind the Series of Sliding Doors in the Pool Cabana for Family or Guests Needing Their Own Special Space! There are Two Loft Areas Above that can be accessed with Ladders not currently located in the Pool Cabana.
The Cabana Bath has Amazing Tilework and a Colorful, International Flair!
A Portion of the Bedroom Area in the Cabana with Sliding Privacy Doors and Two Upper Loft Areas that can be Accessed by Ladders for Over-Flow Guests. Those Ladders Are Not Currently Located in the Cabana for Safety Reasons!
A Large Grilling and Outdoor Eating Area in the Backyard - with Lots of Lounging Opportunities! This is One of Galveston's few Double-Lots in the Historic District!
Another View of the Back Porch Area, Accessible from the Dining Room or Directly from the Circular Drive, Through the Garden Gate!
The Pool was Recently Refurbished to Make it Like New Again! This Back Porch Area and Cool Deck is Quite Large, on Several Levels and Begging for Parties All Year Long! A Walled Garden Ensures Privacy!
The Circular Drive is Enormous for Valet Parking and Drop Off!
A Picture of the Grand Entry Staircase to the Home as Seen from the Circular Drive - Perfect for You Impressive Party Entrance!
Another Un-Obstructed View of the Entry Metal-Work on the Front Door and Side Light Windows.
An Additional Elevation View from the Corner of Sealy and 16th Street!
This Sparkling Pool was Recently Renovated to Make It Like-New Condition Once More! The High Fencing Makes This Back Yard So Private! The Pool Cabana, at the End of the Pool, Shows the Proximity to the Home and Pool Area!
Another Photo Showing the Copious Pool Decking - Lots of Entertaining Areas! Note the High Privacy Fence Obstructs Views from the Street and Other Neighboring Homes! Midnight Dip Anyone - in Your Fabulous Pool?
This Drone Shot Shows the Neighborhood - Full of Gorgeous Historic Homes - So Very Close to Everywhere You Want to Be! Restaurants, The Strand, Retail Therapy, Cruise Port, and The Seawall/Beach!
Galveston, TX 77550
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$1,350,000List Price
$11,217 Est. Mo. Payment
For a given home price of $1,350,000, the monthly mortgage is computed using a 5% down payment ($67,500) and a 7.5% annual interest rate, spread over 360 payments.
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Suzanne Corbin

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

713-376-6776
corbin.suzanne@gmail.com
Galveston, TX
http://sandcastlesgalveston.com

Status

Available

Market MatchUP

How this home compares to similar 5 bedroom homes in Galveston
  • Price Comparison
    $222,240 higher
  • Home Size
    1491 sq. ft. larger
  • Built in 1907
    Older than 94% of homes in Galveston
  • Galveston Snapshot
    • 1423 active listings
    • 5% have 5 bedrooms
    • Typical 5 bedroom size: 2993 sq. ft.
    • Typical 5 bedroom price: $1,127,759

Description

Built in 1907 by Morris Stern, This Grand Neoclassical Mansion has a History and a Past! Known for its Original Woodwork and Gorgeous Wood Floors, Amazing Hardware and Copious Stained-Glass Windows, this Home's Construction was an Iconic Example of Post-Disaster Recovery after the Great Hurricane of 1900 - Built to Withstand Anything with Concrete Block Construction! A White Pediment Crowns the Front Door, Flanked by Two-Story, Double Corinthian Columns - Having Undergone Extensive Renovations, Too Numerous to List Here and a Second Floor Reconfiguration for Contemporary Living Standards, this Stately Mansion is Better than Ever, While Retaining Its Old-World Charm. A Large Circular Drive and Completely Renovated Large Pool Insure an Impressive Setting! Very Recent HVAC, Roof and Appliances! Owned by Robert Neal, a friend of the Kennedys, JFK and Brother Robert Stayed at this Residence while in Office, and it was known as the "Rat Pack Party House".

MLS Listing ID

29279758

Listed By

Suzanne Corbin
713-376-6776
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

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High School
Ball High School
Elementary School
Gisd Open Enroll
High School District
Galveston
Middle Or Junior School
Gisd Open Enroll
Geo Market Area
East End
Tax Year
2024
Tax Rate
1.7307
Tax Annual Amount
14973
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Loan Amount

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Home Facts

Bathroom

Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
2

Kitchen

Appliances

  • Water Heater
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Refrigerator Included
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dryer Included
  • Microwave
  • Washer Included
  • Free-Standing Range

Room Kitchen Features

  • Kitchen Island
  • Walk-in Pantry

Laundry

Laundry Features

  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Washer Hookup

Highlights

Interior Features

  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • 2 Staircases
  • Formal Entry/Foyer
  • High Ceilings
  • All Bedrooms Up,En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)

Roof

  • Composition

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

Cooling

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other
  • Zoned
  • Electric

Fencing

  • Partial
  • Back Yard
Stories
2.5
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Size Acres
0.2369
Parcel Number
350501950001000

Pool Features

  • Gunite
Property Type
Residential
Covered Spaces
1
Pool Private
Direction Faces
West

Window Features

  • Shutters
  • Window Coverings

Other Structures

  • Detached Gar Apt /Quarters

Parking Features

  • Additional Parking
  • Circular Driveway
  • Attached
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Extra Driveway
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Attached Garage
Property Type
Single-Family
Building Area Total
4484

Patio And Porch Features

  • Covered
  • Patio/Deck
  • Porch

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Wood
Year Built
1907

Road Surface Type

  • Concrete

Foundation Details

  • Pillar/Post/Pier

Architectural Style

  • Other
  • Traditional

Construction Materials

  • Other
  • Insulation - Blown Cellulose

Heating

  • Other
  • Zoned
  • Electric
Heating

Water Source

  • Public

Green Energy Efficient

  • Thermostat
  • HVAC
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