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Garrett Howell
The view from the water shows the yard, under cover entertaining space below, dock and sling for a boat. and above, the screened porch entry and all the deck area.
Entry area to his home has room for many cars and is fully fenced for children and pets.
From this view one can see the side yard, both front and rear.
The view from the rear yard shows some of the extensive covered patio area as well as the upstairs entry area which is screened.
This lovely screened porch is your first introduction to this inviting comfortable home in Pirates Cove. It has access to the deck area or the entry stairs.
From the screened porch one has a a beautiful view of the canal and the gazebo at the end of the deck. All the furnishings which you will see throughout will remain with the home.
The double height living area has a wood burning fireplace, pine floors with sea grass rugs, a view through the front screened porch through to to the canal.
A view looking northwest from the living room. The entry door is in the first section on the left in the middle of the photo.
The view upon entering the home. The den is through the double opening in the center-left of the photo. Note the antique doors on the two entries to the bedrooms. The counter will seat four comfortably.
Here you are looking to the opening to the dining room and see a glimpse of the stairwell to the bonus room.
View from the kitchen through living room to the front screened porch.
Standing in the kitchen you can see the dining room with the shelving as well as the front porch and canal beyond.
The other angle provides a view of the den and the door to the primary bedroom.
The old bi-fold doors provide a private access to one of the guest bedrooms
Note the wall hung spice storage on the right side of the kitchen.
The dining table can seat six easily. From here you can see part of the front screened porch as well as the TREX deck leading to the gazebo with its galvanized roof.
Your view upon entering the den in this home. The comfortable furnishings remain with the home.
A TV is located in the corner armoire which is in the den. Through the window one can see the stairs to enter the property. Beyond the opening to the living room you see shelving in the dining room.
The wide angle shows the TV cabinet, entry to primary bedroom, as well as the seating area for the den.
This spacious primary bedroom has space for additional seating, chest of drawers and large bedside table. There is a closet in this room as well in the bath area.
Note the dressing table as well as sink area. There is additional drawer storage in this area.
Behind the shower curtain is the spa tub and shower.
A secondary bedroom accessed from a hall through the double doors to the left side of the kitchen.
This bath with shower serves the bedroom with twin beds.
The other secondary bedroom has a queen bed and built-in storage as well as the closet. The mini-split provides consistent control of heating, cooling and humidity.
This third bath has a shower and good counter space. It serves the queen bedroom and is located through the bifold doors to the right of the kitchen.
Upstairs is the bonus room with skylights. It can sleep four and has a half bath. There is a large open play area as you can see. so it provides many options for use.
This bath serves the bonus room and has a separate water closet.
This view taken from the dining room shows the access to the screened porch and the 24' long deck between the end of the screened porch and the beginning of the gazebo with the loungers.
A closer view of the long deck and the gazebo, as well as the wide canal
A perfect location to enjoy the breezes or watch the sun go down.
Looking from the end of the gazebo out over the spacious canal
Looking back at the property from the end of the deck. The dining room is straight ahead and the screened porch is on the left of the home.
The lower level which catches the breezes. Through the fence you can see the front yard and drive way. The room through the door has the washer, dryer, freezer and extra storage.
Looking the other way you see the large lower level entertaining area, the entry stairs and the dining area beyond. This door is the access to the garage.
Here is a closer view of the lower level dining area. The dock is on the right of the photo next to the boat sling under the gazebo.
This home is being conveyed fully furnished, with no reservations. That means the golf cart is a part of this purchase. Here you look from inside the garage toward the street or through the door to some of the spacious covered entertaining area.
Not every canal lot affords one a fenced grassy side yard.
This aerial shot gives you a sense of the 'lay of the land'. Pirates Cove backs to the Galveston Country Club golf course and the gulf is in the distance. The beach is close by for a change of pace.
Here you see the property from the north west side of the home which provides another perspective of this wonderful home and its setting.
From the bulkhead you see the dock and the deck and gazebo as well as the view you have by being at the end of the wide canal.This Charming 3/3 1/2 space, designed by Houston decorator Ginger Barber, provides a magical, serene retreat which allows one to relax and immediatlely slip into the Galveston lifestyle. On the second floor are a large primary suite with with en-suite bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms, each with private baths. The third-floor loft has great sleeping space for the younger set; the home will sleep 10. A two-story living room, dining room, den/TV room and an open kitchen with bar seating complete the interior. The expansive outdoor living space has all TREX decking. There is a screened poch plus a 12x24 deck leading to the 13x12 gazebo over the boat sling and dock. The property is located at the end of a wide canal providing wonderful views of the water and sunsets. The very spacious patio captures the welcome breezes. This property will be conveyed fully furnished including the golf cart. Don't miss this opportunity to own such a beautifully maintained, exquisite Pirates Cove gem.
| District: | Galveston |
| Elementary School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| Middle School: | GISD OPEN ENROLL |
| High School: | Ball High School   Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $477.30 | $956,500 | -5.48% | $956,500 | -5.48% |
| 2022 | $504.96 | $1,011,930 | 40.50% | $1,011,930 | 40.50% |
| 2021 | $359.41 | $720,260 | 23.80% | $720,260 | 23.80% |
| 2020 | $290.31 | $581,780 | -0.15% | $581,780 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | $290.76 | $582,680 | 7.11% | $582,680 | 7.11% |
| 2018 | $271.46 | $544,000 | 0.00% | $544,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $271.46 | $544,000 | -7.63% | $544,000 | -7.63% |
| 2016 | $293.89 | $588,950 | 21.03% | $588,950 | 21.03% |
| 2015 | $242.82 | $486,610 | 21.35% | $486,610 | 21.35% |
| 2014 | $200.10 | $401,000 | 0.00% | $401,000 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $200.10 | $401,000 | 0.00% | $401,000 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $200.10 | $401,000 | $401,000 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $275,520 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $680,980 |
| Total Market Value: | $956,500 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| GALVASTON COLLEGE: | 0.1240 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALVASTON ISD: | 0.8475 % |
| GALVESTON CITY: | 0.4089 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.7223 % |
