1116 Church Street
Galveston, TX 77550
$947,001 - $1,082,000
The 1888 James S. Waters House: a rare historic gem with only one transfer of ownership outside the Waters' Family during its 137-year history. East End Historic District, original carriage stepping stone comprised of solid Texas Pink granite, wrought iron gate & cut stone pathway leading to the home provide a glimpse of rich history & elegance that can be discovered throughout. This exquisite home features 6 fireplaces, a library, modern chef's kitchen & countless Victorian architectural details including pocket doors, transit windows, built in locking cabinetry, original stained glass & curved windows. ALL NEW PLUMBING & ELECTRIC! Intricate woodwork from a bygone era shines throughout, especially in the library & hallways. Step back in time though the working window doors that open onto charming & inviting porches on both the north and south side. Blending timeless elegance w/modern comfort you do not find a historical home like this available often.
| Listing Id: | 71710431 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $995,000 |
| Close Price: | $920,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-30 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 3,301 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $16,488 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.2618 |
| Architectural Style: | Victorian and Historic Antique |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Galveston |
| County Or Parish: | Galveston |
| Subdivision: | Galveston Townsite |
| Postal Code: | 77550 |
| Year Built: | 1888 |
| Appliances: | Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, and Washer |
| Room Type: | Den, DiningRoom, GarageApartment, GuestQuarters, Library, LivingRoom, Office, Pantry, UtilityRoom, HalfBath |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Building Area Total: | 3,301.0 |
| Community Features: | Curbs |
| Construction Materials: | Brick, WoodSiding |
| Cooling: | Central Air and Electric |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Directions: | GPS may take you to the ally entrance of the Carriage House. Broadway to 10th street then a left on Church Street (one way street). House is on the Right. |
| Disclosures: | ExclusionsDisclosure |
| Elementary School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Elementary School District: | 22 - Galveston |
| Exclusions: | Doll House inside the home, two portraits in parlor |
| Exterior Features: | FullyFenced, Fence, Porch, StormSecurityShutters |
| Fencing: | BackYard |
| Fireplace Features: | WoodBurning |
| Fireplaces Total: | 6 |
| Flooring: | Wood |
| Foundation Details: | PillarPostPier |
| Garage?: | No |
| Heating: | Central, Gas |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | BALL HIGH SCHOOL |
| High School District: | 22 - Galveston |
| Interior Features: | AllBedroomsUp, ButlersPantry, DoubleVanity, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, BathInPrimaryBedroom, SoakingTub, UpperLevelPrimary, WalkInPantry |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup |
| Lease Considered?: | No |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | Subdivision |
| Lot Size Area: | 11,406.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 22 - Galveston |
| MLS Area Major: | 33 |
| MLS Area Minor: | East End |
| New Construction?: | No |
| Original List Price: | $995,000 |
| Other Structures: | GarageApartment |
| Parcel Number: | 3505-0431-0010-000 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-09-28 |
| Postal City: | Galveston |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 5062 |
| Public Survey Section: | 0 |
| Road Surface Type: | Concrete |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Security Features: | SecuritySystemOwned, SmokeDetectors |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Status: | Closed |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 1,116 |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Universal Property: | US-48167-N-350504310010000-R-N |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1178717103 |
| Current Price: | $920,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48167 |
| Record Signature: | -771,190,188 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48167:3505-0431-0010-000 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Listing Agent: Tara K Anderson
713-202-4101
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