$5,391 Closing Credit¹
#86132577, Charles Blakely, Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC
$399,900 List price
1527 Mechanic St Galveston, TX 77550
$4,749
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,760 sqft
0.09 acres
$145 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1527 Mechanic St
The 1871 William B. Hance home is a typical example of the Southern side hall Victorian home. It has original fireplaces and wood floors in large gracious rooms, updated Kitchen and Balconies, yards and patios on three sides The 2760 sq/ft is a lot of home for the money.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size2,760 sqft
Lot size0.0879 Acres
Year built1871
MLS #78914435
FireplaceDecorative
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Balcony, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Fireplace: Decorative
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Exterior: Balcony, Deck, Fully Fenced, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $399,900
- Price/SqFt: $144
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,327
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision, Side Yard(s)
- Directions: From Broadway and 21st Street, Head east and turn on 16th Street. Turn right on Mechanic. House is on the corner
- Year Built: 1871
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,760 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0879 Acres
- MLS Number: 78914435
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Joe Tramonte Realty, Inc.
- Office Phone: (409) 765-9837
- Office Email: email@tramonterealty.com
- Listing Agent: Virginia Adams
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,460 | $3,327 |
| 2023 | $581,030 | $3,327 |
| 2022 | $363,800 | $3,327 |
| 2021 | $337,030 | $3,756 |
| 2020 | $221,800 | $4,832 |
| 2019 | $201,636 | $4,520 |
| 2018 | $183,305 | $4,123 |
| 2017 | $166,641 | $3,703 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Rosenburg Elementary School
Public District PK-2
0.5 mi
•721 10th St
5
Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet
Public Magnet PK-4
1.6 mi
•1410 37th St
4
Burnet STREAM Magnet School
Public District PK-4
3.2 mi
•5501 Avenue S
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,603. Residents of Galveston, TX typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Pro Boxing
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Burlington
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Popeyes
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Dodge
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
Rock
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Frequently asked questions
About 1527 Mechanic St
The listing price of 1527 Mechanic St property is $399,900.
The property 1527 Mechanic St is a house located in Galveston, Texas, 77550.
Active Listing: 1527 Mechanic St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1527 Mechanic St are: Rosenburg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Burnet STREAM Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Austin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ball High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), AIM College and Career Preperatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Odyssey Academy - Galveston (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,327 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1527 Mechanic St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1527 Mechanic St is 2,760 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1527 Mechanic St is 1871.
This home is located at 1527 Mechanic St in Galveston, TX and zip code 77550 in the The East End neighborhood. This 2,760 square foot home, which was built in 1871, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,900.
While more than 1 listings in Galveston, TX in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 70 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Galveston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 25.8%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 90 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $423,306.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.