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Kristin Stevens
Welcome to Mermaid Cay, also known as 18 Porch Street, in Galveston's popular Evia.
Located on a pedestrian walkway, the home is only one lot away from street parking. 
You enter the home through this gate leading from the front porch through the covered piazza and then to the side patio.
A closer view of the covered piazza (virtually staged).
Enjoy relaxing and entertaining on the side patio. The hot tub will convey with the home. (Virtually staged with the exception of the hot tub and steps.)
Upon entering the entrance hall, you see ahead the elevator and the stairway with custom rope railing and tiles on the risers.
Mermaid Cay possesses this spacious living/dining/kitchen space with lovely finishes. The current owner used the space underneath the custom chandelier in the foreground for a dining room. (Virtually staged)
Looking from the kitchen toward the entrance hall, you can see the spaciousness of this light-filled room.
A closer view of the kitchen from the living area. You can see that this space has direct access to the patio.
The kitchen features custom lighting, stainless appliances, including a warming drawer, under-cabinet lighting, and soft close drawers.
What a beautiful space for meal prep or even just enjoying a morning bowl of cereal.
Another view of the kitchen toward the living/dining area. Notice the crown molding and ceiling treatment.
This is the pantry of your dreams. There is so much room for groceries, cookware, bakeware, etc. 
Behind the kitchen is the convenient mudroom. The glass door leads to the back porch while the solid door leads to the attached garage.
On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a spacious flex room which could be ...
... another living space (virtually staged), or home office ...
... or, with its en suite bathroom, a downstairs bedroom. (Virtually staged)
The flex room bath is a beautiful room with its glass vessel sink, tile work, and ...
... large beautiful shower.
To get upstairs, you can take the stairs or you can opt to ride in this custom painted elevator.
Upstairs finds this family room. Use it to as a place to relax, an office, or an exercise room. 
A view of the family room looking toward the elevator/staircase lobby and the primary bedroom beyond.
Off of the family room is a utility room which, unlike so many homes, is large enough for a sink and storage. The washer and dryer will convey with the home.
A secondary bedroom also is located off of the family room, and this room ...
... has its own en suite bathroom.
The tile work in this bathroom is stunning.
The large primary bedroom is located at the front of the second level and has windows on three sides. (Virtually staged)
A view of the primary bedroom looking toward the elevator/staircase lobby. The hallway on the left leads to the cloet and bathroom.
The primary bedroom closet is this large well-planned space.
The primary bath retreat includes twin sinks atop a pretty and functional vanity with storage.
A wonderful tub in which to soak and a large shower in which to linger are features of this wonderful space.
The primary bedroom enjoys sole access to the upper front porch, a great spot to relax and ... 
... enjoy the views of the pedestrian walkway.
The garage is conveniently accessed from a lane behind the home.
And there is yet one more spot in which to enjoy the outdoors - the back porch.
Welcome to Mermaid Cay, a custom designed home on a lovely pedestrian walkway in Galveston's popular Evia. Not your normal Evia home, it is constructed of Liteblok cement construction and designed along the lines of a Charleston side house. You enter through a covered piazza onto the private side patio (with hot tub included) where you find the front door. Inside you find a spacious light-filled living/dining/kitchen space with beautiful finishes including custom lighting. You will love the pantry! The downstairs bedroom with its en suite bath could also be used as an office or den. The custom painted elevator can take you to the second level with its primary bedroom (with its gorgeous bathroom), family room, secondary bedroom with en suite bathroom, and the utility room. Water softener and generator. And you can enjoy relaxing and entertaining on the patio and front double gallery porches. The lake, pool, restaurant, and coffee shop are an easy stroll away. This is your next home!
| District: | Galveston ISD |
| 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 | $279.49 | $699,000 | 18.97% | $646,281 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $234.92 | $587,528 | 9.07% | $587,528 | 9.07% |
| 2021 | $215.39 | $538,690 | 2.55% | $538,690 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | $210.04 | $525,320 | -2.63% | $525,320 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | $215.71 | $539,500 | 11.48% | $532,334 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $193.50 | $483,940 | -2.23% | $483,940 | 1.30% |
| 2017 | $197.92 | $495,000 | 13.98% | $477,730 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $173.65 | $434,300 | -10.89% | $434,300 | -10.89% |
| 2015 | $194.87 | $487,360 | 37.65% | $487,360 | 37.65% |
| 2014 | $141.57 | $354,070 | 248.12% | $354,070 | 248.12% |
| 2013 | $40.67 | $101,710 | 0.00% | $101,710 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $40.67 | $101,710 | $101,710 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $104,850 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $594,150 |
| Total Market Value: | $699,000 |
2023 Tax Rates |
|
|---|---|
| GALVESTON COUNTY: | 0.3342 % |
| GALVASTON COLLEGE: | 0.1240 % |
| NAVIGATION DIST 01: | 0.0254 % |
| COUNTY ROAD/FLOOD: | 0.0078 % |
| GALVASTON ISD: | 0.8475 % |
| GALVESTON CITY: | 0.4089 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.7477 % |
