1516 Ball, Houston, Texas 77550
$919,000
5 Beds
4 Full / 1 Half Baths
Single-Family
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About 1516 Ball
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.
Highlights
1516 Ball
$919,000
Single-Family
3,341 Home Sq Ft
Houston 77550
5 Beds
4 Full / 1 Half Baths
5,140 Lot Sq Ft
General Description
Taxes & Fees
Tax ID
350503150011000
Tax Rate
1.719%
Taxes w/o Exemption/Yr
$12,892 / 2025
Maint Fee
No
Interior Features
Fireplace
3
Floors
Tile, Wood
Heating
Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Included, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included
Dishwasher
Yes
Range
No
Disposal
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Energy Feature
Insulation, Thermostat
Interior
All Bedrooms Up, High Ceilings, Sitting Area
Loft
No
Exterior Features
Foundation
Block & Beam
Roof
Other
Exterior Type
Wood Siding
Water Sewer
Public Sewer
Exterior
Sprinkler System
Private Pool
No
Area Pool
Maybe
Lot Description
0 Up To 1/4 Acre, Back Yard, Subdivided
New Construction
No
Listing Firm
RE/MAX Leading Edge
Schools
| Name | Grade | Great School Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Gisd Open Enroll | Elementary | None of 10 |
| Gisd Open Enroll | Middle | None of 10 |
| Ball High | High | 5 of 10 |
School information is generated by the most current available data we have. However, as school boundary maps can change, and schools can get too crowded (whereby students zoned to a school may not be able to attend in a given year if they are not registered in time), you need to independently verify and confirm enrollment and all related information directly with the school.
