1516 Ball, Galveston, Texas

Description

Designed by architect C.W. Bulger and built in 1897 for William F. Beers, this iconic Queen Anne home blends historic charm with modern updates. Expanded in 1917 with the grand front porch, spacious upstairs bath, and current kitchen, the home features soaring ceilings, 7-foot windows, original hardwood floors, beautiful millwork, period fixtures, and a grand foyer with wet bar and staircase. Formal living and dining rooms offer abundant natural light and three mock fireplaces. The updated kitchen includes soapstone countertops, farmhouse sink, oversized island, breakfast bar, and custom cabinetry. The spacious primary suite includes a bright adjoining sunroom ideal for a future oversized walk-in closet. Third-floor flex space, zoned HVAC, updated carriage house with downstairs workshop, fenced backyard driveway, alley access, mature landscaping, offered fully furnished, and prime Historic District location near Postoffice District and The Strand.

Directions: I-45 S turns into Broadway. Make a left onto 16th Street, make a right on Ball Street, and home is on the left.