A Queen Anne Colonial Revival masterpiece, the William Meininger Home was built in 1896 by architect George B. Stowe and is featured on the cover of Galveston’s Architecture Guidebook and featured in the Historic Homes Tour. Commissioned by a prominent wine merchant, it showcases original stained glass—including a rare Bacchus panel—elliptical transoms, heart of pine floors, and intricate woodwork throughout. A climate-controlled attic with loft and hidden passage crowns the home. Behind its gated entry lies a pool, jacuzzi, and guest house with a two-car garage—ideally located near the Post Office District and The Strand. Stowe, just 23 when he designed this home, became one of Galveston’s most prolific architects. His work was instrumental in the city’s recovery following the 1900 Storm, contributing homes, churches, and public buildings that still stand as architectural landmarks across Galveston and Houston.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (8/11)
$874,859
1722 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550
3beds
4,545sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
5,161.86 Square Feet Lot
$836,800 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 23, 2025 at 07:38am
Listed by:
Caroline Spagnola TREC #0684740 409-771-2859,
RE/MAX Leading Edge
Source: HAR,MLS#: 71232775

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Garage Apartment
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Vanity Area
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
Heating
- Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- 2 Staircases, Crown Molding, All Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,545
- Total interior livable area: 4,545 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 5,161.86 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
- Parcel number: 350504370013000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Galveston Townsite
Location
- Region: Galveston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $726,834
- Annual tax amount: $12,579
- Date on market: 8/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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