Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Galveston Townsite
Active MLS #49323048 · 41 days on market

1701 Ball

Galveston, TX 77550
Subdivision  ·  Galveston Townsite
List Price
$649,000
$163/SF · 26.2% below neighborhood median
Baths
4
Sq Ft
3,978
Built
1889
Lot
3,341 sf
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.40%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
Middle GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
High BALL H S CCMR 75% · Grad 96% C
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Historic fourplex located on one of the East End Historic District’s most established streets. Rich in character, this property showcases original woodwork, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and preserved architectural details throughout. The downstairs unit features a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout, while the upper levels include three 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartments — two located on the second floor and an additional attic apartment. Utilities are separately metered for each unit with the exception of gas. Currently income-producing, the flexible layout offers the opportunity to continue as an investment property or potentially convert back into a remarkable single-family residence. Recent plumbing, electrical, and roof updates have been completed over the years. Ideally positioned near downtown Galveston, the Strand, restaurants, and entertainment, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Galveston history with endless potential.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Cool: Other

Exterior & lot

  • Roof: Composition

Community

  • Style: Fourplex

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential Income
Property Sub Type Quadruplex
Sub Type Additional Quadruplex
Architectural Style Fourplex
Year Built 1889
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Levels TwoAndOneHalf
Living Area 3,978 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,978 sq ft
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 4

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 3,341
Lot Size Source Appraiser

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor East End
Subdivision Galveston Townsite
Postal Code 77550

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Other

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $9,054
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.40%
Parcel # 3505-0257-0007-001
Legal Description ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR N 78 FT OF LOT 7 (7-1) BLK 257 GALVE
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$4,652
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,897 Property tax$755 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,652

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
1.7190%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.55%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
police_station
Galveston County Sheriff · 0.0mi
Galveston County Sheriff · 0.2mi
Galveston County Sheriff's Office · 0.4mi
place_of_worship
Assumption Church · 0.0mi
Broadway Church · 0.1mi
First Church · 0.1mi
daycare
East End PreSchool · 0.1mi
East End PreSchool · 0.3mi
Moody Early Childhood Center · 0.2mi
restaurant
Domino's · 0.2mi
Mosquito Cafe · 0.2mi
Saltwater Grill · 0.2mi
gym
Urban HF - 24HR Access · 0.2mi
Healing House · 0.4mi
Healing House · 0.3mi
park
San Jacinto Park · 0.2mi
San Jacinto Park · 0.3mi
· 0.2mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
A
FEMA Zone
Zone AE · Special Flood Hazard Area
1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance typically required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 12.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48167C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
6 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 0 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $221/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Galveston Townsite
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Galveston Townsite City · ZIPGalveston · 77550 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision4,561 Active now248 Sold (last 12 mo)114 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1950s 4 1955s 43 1960s 31 1965s 16 1970s 18 1975s 2 1980s 2 2000s 1 2010s 5 2015s 1 2020s 9 2025s 7

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Galveston Fire Department Station 1
· Galveston
Distance
0.7 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167724300 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$60,750
ACS 2023
Median home value
$438,400
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
29%
2,257 housing units
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Median age
33.4
Population 3,405
Work from home
14%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
19%
of commuters
Below poverty
22.2%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
1701 Ball, Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston County · 29.30°N, 94.79°W
police_station
Galveston County Sheriff
0.0 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Assumption Church
0.0 mi · 10 within 2 mi
daycare
East End PreSchool
0.1 mi · 2 within 2 mi
restaurant
Domino's
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 13, 2026 Listed $649,000 Caroline Spagnola
Dec 31, 1888 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Caroline Spagnola · RE/MAX Leading Edge
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Aug 25, 2026.
MLS# 49323048 · LIST DATE: Aug 13, 2026 · PARCEL: 3505-0257-0007-001
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