Galveston, TX 77550 2920 Avenue O
$839,000
45 more
Presented By: RE/MAX Leading Edge;
Beds • 3
Baths • 3
SQFT • 3,646
Garage • 1
Home Details
Step into one of Galveston’s most iconic homes, The 1900 Carrie Ballinger House. Set back from the street on a large lot this stunning home features large windows that bring in tons of natural light, high ceilings and original hardwood floors. The unique layout includes a back deck, 3 balconies, one which sits above the large front porch (45x15) that makes a grand impression w/ 9 sets of double doors, leading to the home’s original entrance. Inside, the staircase is framed by dual pocket doors on either side, opening to the living and dining rooms. Upgrades include solar, Tesla Powerwall, a whole-house water system as well as a Wi-Fi equipped sprinkler system. Notable features include 2 staircases, outdoor shower, sink, a driveway that runs from street to alley and tons of storage and extra space under the home, including a half bath. With its rich history and beauty 2920 Avenue O is truly a Galveston treasure. Don't miss the opportunity to make this stunning piece of history your​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌​​​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌ own!
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Interior Features for 2920 Avenue O
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible3
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths3
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringWood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBalcony, EntranceFoyer, HighCeilings, BathInPrimaryBedroom, TubShower, CeilingFans, ProgrammableThermostat
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, GasDryerHookup
Total Fireplaces2
Other Rooms
Room TypeDiningRoom, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom, HalfBath
General for 2920 Avenue O
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, GasOven, GasRange, Dryer, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, Washer
Architectural StyleVictorian
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NNo
CityGalveston
Construction MaterialsVinylSiding, WoodSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric, AtticFan
CountyGalveston
Directions45 South, continue on Broadway, right on 29th St., right on Avenue O., house is on the right.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolGISD OPEN ENROLL
Elementary School District22 - Galveston
Energy EfficientSolarPanels, Thermostat, WaterHeater
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces1.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolBALL HIGH SCHOOL
High School District22 - Galveston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionABST 628 M B MENARD SUR LOT 5 & E 21-6 FT OF LOT 6 (3005-1)
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area33
MLS Area MinorEast End
Middle/Junior High SchoolGISD OPEN ENROLL
Middle/Junior School District22 - Galveston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-19T09:01:16.030-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Porch
PostalCityGalveston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesPrewired, SecuritySystemOwned
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories2
Subdivision NameGalveston Outlots
Tax Annual Amount12015.0
Tax Year2023
Total Rooms13
Year Built1900
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 2920 Avenue O
Building Area Total3646.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, Porch, PrivateYard
FencingBackYard, Partial
Foundation DetailsPillarPostPier
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesCleared
Lot Size Acres0.2125
Lot Size Area9256.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesDetached, Garage
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Gisd Open Enroll Middle School
Elementary School
Gisd Open Enroll Elementary School
High School
Ball High School
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner