#8231909, Taylor Danford, Listing office: Alumbra International Properties
$1,300,000 List price
1601 Ball Galveston, TX 77550
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,372 sqft
0.2 acres
$386 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1601 Ball
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size3,372 sqft
Lot size0.236 Acres
Year built1985
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #40768980
Garage2 spaces
Private poolYes
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $1,300,000
- Price/SqFt: $385
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,380
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cleared, Corner Lot
- Directions: From Broadway turn north on 16th Street. Home will be on your left at the corner of 16th and Ball.
- Year Built: 1985
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,372 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.236 Acres
- MLS Number: 40768980
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Save 1900 Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (281) 724-1264
- Office Email: jamie@beourpriority1.com
- Listing Agent: Michael Cordray
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $872,550 | $8,380 |
| 2023 | $856,080 | $9,094 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Rosenburg Elementary School
Public District PK-2
0.4 mi
•721 10th St
5
Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet
Public Magnet PK-4
1.5 mi
•1410 37th St
4
Burnet STREAM Magnet School
Public District PK-4
3.0 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 $28,478. Typical income of Galveston, TX residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
58%
<35k
19%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
56%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Continuing Education Courses
Figure Skating
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Chico's
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Bob Evans
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Oldsmobile
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
News
Contemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions
About 1601 Ball
The listing price of 1601 Ball property is $1,300,000.
The property 1601 Ball is a house located in Galveston, Texas, 77550.
Active Listing: 1601 Ball is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1601 Ball 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 $8,380 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1601 Ball has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1601 Ball is 3,372 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1601 Ball is 1985.
This home is located at 1601 Ball in Galveston, TX and zip code 77550 in the The East End neighborhood. This 3,372 square foot home, which was built in 1985, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,300,000.
In June 2025 more than 5 listings in Galveston, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 6 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 61 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Galveston, TX increased by 9.6% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $400,000 and the average listing age was 78 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.