1527 Mechanic Street
Galveston, TX 77550
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,760 sqft
- 3,827 sqft lot
- $173 per sqft
- 1871 build
- – on site
Then, ship Captain, William B. Hance, first owned this classic 2 story, 3-bay side-hall home in 1871, at times were called Southern Townhomes or Victorian. Wow, one can only imagine evenings as he blissfully perched high on the upper balcony and delighted by the scent of the salty sea, bay breeze, and sounds of fog horns from the nearby port activity. With the downtown only 3 blocks to the west, it was a convenient stroll to the Strand where retailers sold their goods and the community gathered. Not much has changed in that respect. Although updates have been made to meet today’s lifestyle needs, this home still offers stature boasting an elegant entry, renovated kitchen, re-designed walk-in closet, along with exterior decking and wooden fences. The balcony can serve as your private retreat and that stroll to the Strand is ever so close. The fog horns are now replaced with evermore spirited sounds from 5 (soon to be 6) cruise ships that set sail from less than half a mile away.
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Last updated Feb 17, 2025
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MLS# 20445743 —
The Building
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Year Built:1871
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Year Built Source:Seller
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New Construction:No
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Style:Other Style
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Dwelling Type:Free Standing
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Front Door Faces:North
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Roof:Composition
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Stories:2
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Siding:Wood
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Foundation:Pier & Beam
Interior
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Interior:Balcony
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Room Count:7
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Room Description:1 Living Area, Entry, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Home Office/Study
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Kitchen Description:Island w/o Cooktop, Under Cabinet Lighting
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Floors:Wood
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Total Fireplaces:1
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Fireplace:Mock Fireplace
Financial & Terms
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Price SqFt List:$173.55
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Price Acre List:5449374.29
Location
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Directions:From Broadway turn left on 16th Street. Go to Corner of Mechanic and 16th and house in on the right corner.
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Latitude:29.308228
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Longitude:-94.785815
The Property
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Property Type:Single-Family
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Section Number:1
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Parcel Number:3505-0555-0001-001
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Acres:0.0879
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Acres Description:0 up to 1/4 Acres
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Lot Description:Corner
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Lot Size:3,827 Sqft
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Lot Size Source:Appraisal District
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Lot Dimensions:43 Sqft
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Lot Price SqFt List:125.16
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Total SqFt:2,760 Sqft
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SqFt Source:Appraisal District
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Exterior:Back Yard Fenced, Patio/Deck, Side Yard
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Area:33
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Private Pool:No
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Pool Area:No
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Street Surface:Asphalt, Gutters
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (409) 256-3838
- Office phone:
- (409) 256-3838
Taxes
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Rate:$1.73
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Tax Amount:$5,620
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:3
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Beds Maximum:3
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Bedroom Description:All Bedrooms Up
Baths
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Total Baths:2.00
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Full Baths:2
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Master Bath Description:Full Secondary Bathroom Down, No Primary, Secondary Bath(s): Jetted Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Separate Shower, Vanity Area
The Listing
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Status:Active
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Disclosures:Other Disclosures, Sellers Disclosure
Heating & Cooling
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Heat System:Central Gas
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Cool System:Central Electric
Utilities
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Energy:Ceiling Fans, Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater
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Water/Sewer:Public Sewer, Public Water
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Connections:Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Appliances
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Range Type:Gas Range
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Oven Type:Gas Oven
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Microwave:No
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Dishwasher:No
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Disposal:Yes
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Compactor:No
Schools
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Elementary:GISD OPEN ENROLL
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Middle School:GISD OPEN ENROLL
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High School:BALL HIGH SCHOOL
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School District:22 - Galveston
The Community
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Subdivision:Galveston Townsite
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Active Community 55:No
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Restrictions:Historic Restrictions
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HOA Mandatory:No
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Annual Maintenance:No
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Other Fees:No
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Master Planned Community:No
Parking
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Garage Description:None
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$479,000
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Mortgage
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$2,564
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Taxes | $468 |
Insurance | $131 |
Utilities | $193 See report |
Total | $3,356/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
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