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Edward Vivanco
Welcome to the Raven House
Welcome to the Raven House at 2114 Avenue O... This front door is actually older than the home it's a 1860's.
New Vinyl Fence never have to paint
Great front Porch to relax on!
Step back into time as this home is called the Raven House with an ode to Edgar Allen Poe! Original Pine Floors from 1884.
Beautiful Original Pine Floors from 1884 still in excellent condition.
Great home for entertaining with 18 foot ceilings.
A view from the stairwell landing... Very steep stairs so be careful
The kitchen has great storage and an original tin ceiling. Farmhouse sink and gas cooking on the island.
Original Beadboard
Fabulous kitchen with seating around the island
Bosch gas cooktop, built in microwave and oven
Refrigerator to stay with the home, great storage high and low...
Door goes into the Utility Room w/an additional refrigerator and stack washer and dryer.
The downstairs front Bedroom could be a Primary.
Downstairs another bedroom with additional storage above the closet, ceiling fan.
High Ceilings downstairs
The full bath with tub and shower that service the downstairs with an original barn door made from an interior door of the home.
Very steep staircase to go upstairs, when walking up and down the stairs we walk sidewards due to the small steps, they must have had very little feet back in the day!
Upstairs you do walk into the Primary bedroom with all new Laminate flooring and sub-flooring upstairs. These windows are original but they have what is called Indo-Windows it's another window that is removeable for noise and also keeping with the original windows for the integrity of the home.
View of the Primary closet!
Upstairs Living area and or Media Room to relax in and watch TV!
The entrance into the 4th bedroom upstairs, it also has a balcony off of it and steps down into the backyard.
Upstairs bathroom has an original clawfoot tub and penny tile. Bathroom was remodeled by previous owners in 2016. 
The little bedroom upstairs has a very large closet that we use for linens, etc.
This houses the linens, it's a 6 foot closet that also has the upstairs AC unit in.
View of the back of the house. Steps to lower door rebuilt in 2019, fresh paint, New gutters and lots of brickwork
Wooden Patio was built last year great for entertaining guests.
New electrical panel and box replaced in 2017.
Parking pad is made for 2 vehicles, entrance is thru the alley only one way in and out off of 21st.
A wonderful deck to enjoy
Lounging on the deck
This is the door to the Outdoor shower
Wonderful Outdoor Shower
Nice large yard and great shade tree and Parking Pad
Utility Room in the house.
Edgar the Bird.
On the sidewalk in front of the home, it's permanent.
The Raven Houser at night!This is the 1884 Leopold Jantke House, a 1900 Storm Survivor, 3 blocks from the beach behind the Grand Galvez. 4 Bedrooms 2up/2down. Primary can be up or down. Original Pine floors down. High ceilings, Huge Kitchen with abundant storage, has original tin roof w/farmhouse sink and schoolhouse lighting, Bosch appliances. Utility room off kitchen. Upstairs is another Family or Media Room. New Pex piping, Insulation installed into attics & under house, 5 ton AC package unit down w/remaining 5yrs on warranty. Major renovations include new sub-flooring upstairs w/new floors. Cast Iron Tub upstairs, new outside shower. New deck and parking pad w/access from alley, new gutters, new vinyl fence in front. Replaced front & back steps. Roof replaced in 2017 by previous owners. House painted March 2019. Oversized yard. Gorgeous home in excellent East End!
| 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 | $205.24 | $420,117 | -9.49% | $420,117 | -9.49% |
| 2022 | $226.76 | $464,180 | 22.70% | $464,180 | 22.70% |
| 2021 | $184.82 | $378,320 | 52.07% | $378,320 | 52.07% |
| 2020 | $121.53 | $248,780 | 4.86% | $248,780 | 16.28% |
| 2019 | $115.90 | $237,240 | 12.93% | $213,957 | 10.00% |
| 2018 | $102.62 | $210,070 | -1.05% | $194,506 | 10.00% |
| 2017 | $103.71 | $212,290 | 2.70% | $176,824 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $100.98 | $206,700 | 28.85% | $160,749 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $78.37 | $160,420 | 20.75% | $146,135 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $64.90 | $132,850 | 9.92% | $132,850 | 9.92% |
| 2013 | $59.04 | $120,857 | 10.00% | $120,857 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $53.67 | $109,870 | $109,870 |
2023 Galveston County Appraisal District Tax Value |
|
|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $62,970 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $357,147 |
| Total Market Value: | $420,117 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| 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 % |
