$1,297,500
SOLD APR 30, 2025
Last list price

1518 Vassar St Houston, TX 77006

University Place Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,486 Sq Ft
6,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Garage Apartment
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Poe Elementary School Rated A-
  • French Provincial Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Mandell Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Gorgeous home nestled amongst grand old Oak trees. Separate guest house / Quarters, home has a private pool. Most windows replaced with dbl. insulated. Have reports from previous inspection completed by Hedderman Engineering, with Michael Busch doing Hydro. Exceptionally charming and great location next to Rice University and Medical Center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marc Allen Ziegler

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0410693 Listed on: 02/28/2025

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Toni Pucciarello

Boulevard Realty License #0307694

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,390

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 6,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x125
  • South Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • English Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,486 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Prewired Security

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Poe Elementary School
  • Lanier Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Vassar Place Civic Club Association, Phone Number (713) 772-3721
  • Vassar Place R/P Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,390

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: South of HWY 59 located between Woodhead and Dunlavy .
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1469
  • Lot Size: 55x125
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Vassar Place R/P
  • Architectural Style: English, French Provincial, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, Windows
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2486.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Guest Quarters, Pantry, Sunroom, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Subdivision, Side Yard
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Prewired
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Vassar Place Civic Club
  • Phone: 713-772-3721
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20390.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
Mcgaha Tracy and Franks Jennifer
Bought by
Labry Andre and Roberts Katherine
Seller's Agent
Marc Allen Ziegler
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Toni Pucciarello
Boulevard Realty
List Price
$1,297,500
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$72,500
-5.59%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Outstanding Balance
$980,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$261,766

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Scott Laura and Mayer Erik
Bought by
Mcgaha Tracy
Seller's Agent
James Krueger
Corcoran Prestige Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marc Allen Ziegler
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Views
534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2024
Closed on
Aug 1, 2024
Sold by
Graves Sally Sample
Bought by
Scott Laura
Seller's Agent
James Krueger
Corcoran Prestige Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marc Allen Ziegler
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Views
534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2020
Sold by
Allen William and Allen Allan Kathleen
Bought by
Scott Laura and Graves Sally S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Saynay Ban and Saynay Bank Alkhafaji
Bought by
Allan William Mark and Allan Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$719,200
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2013
Sold by
Smurl Michael Todd
Bought by
Saynay Ban Alkhafaji

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2010
Sold by
Keane David N and Keane Victoria A
Bought by
Saynay Ban

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,750
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Martiny W Edward and Martiny Elizabeth B
Bought by
Keane David N and Keane Victoria A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2000
Sold by
Browne Duncan and Browne Rosa
Bought by
Martiny W Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
8.3%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1994
Sold by
Molzan Bruce and Molzan Susan H
Bought by
Browne Duncan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,050
Interest Rate
5.75%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Old Republic National Title In
Deed -- Upward Title & Closing
Gift Deed -- Upward Title & Closing
Warranty Deed -- Alamo Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Old Republic Natl Ins Co
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- Fidelity National Title
Vendors Lien -- Pinnacle Title Co Lp
Vendors Lien -- Houston Title Co
Warranty Deed -- Charter Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $980,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $719,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $68,300 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $122,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $415,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $556,876 Unknown
Previous Owner $484,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $534,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $531,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $522,850 Unknown
Previous Owner $495,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $344,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $272,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $222,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold -- -- --
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $1,297,500 +3.8% $522 / Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 Sold -- -- --
07/26/2024 07/26/24 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $503 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $20,545 $1,120,000 $618,269 $501,731
2023 $20,545 $1,048,589 $597,713 $450,876
2022 $20,257 $920,000 $597,713 $322,287
2021 $21,442 $920,000 $597,713 $322,287
2020 $23,980 $990,276 $597,713 $392,563
2019 $25,058 $990,276 $597,713 $392,563
2018 $19,711 $983,719 $569,250 $414,469
2017 $24,874 $983,719 $569,250 $414,469
2016 $24,793 $980,503 $569,250 $411,253
2015 $14,199 $980,503 $569,250 $411,253
2014 $14,199 $735,000 $398,475 $336,525
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Marc Allen Ziegler

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (281) 236-6131

    8 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Marc Allen Ziegler
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Toni Pucciarello

    Boulevard Realty

    (713) 922-9767

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Toni Pucciarello
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  • James Krueger

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    James Krueger

    Corcoran Prestige Realty

    (713) 364-4003

    3 in this area

    279 Total Sales

    James Krueger
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Cameron Doubenmier

    Corcoran Prestige Realty

    (832) 775-8188

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Cameron Doubenmier
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 64356179

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0651080010003

Texas Harris County Houston 77006 University Place

1518 Vassar St, Houston, TX

This home is located at 1518 Vassar St, Houston, TX 77006 and is currently estimated at $1,297,500, approximately $521 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 1518 Vassar St is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including Poe Elementary School, Lanier Middle School, and Lamar High School.

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