NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Columbia St Houston, TX 77008

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,189,000 - $1,358,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,466 Sq Ft
$519/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2018

Current estimated payment $8,280/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Marble Countertops
  • Field Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2018

Unique chance for spacious one-story home AND sizable outdoor living spaces (including room for a pool) in this coveted Houston Heights location. Impressive kitchen boasts Thermador appliances, marble counters, subway tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, and a huge island with seating. The kitchen is wide open to substantial, light filled family room, which leads out to the covered back porch, and backyard (23x27’). Spectacular owner's suite features a huge closet and private access to an additional fenced yard space (23x25’) with paver patio. Beautifully selected finishes and hardware throughout. Close to an abundance of great local dining options, 19th St and everything the Heights has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Krueger

Boulevard Realty License #0552389 Listed on: 10/04/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Malet

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan License #0636023

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,181

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,466 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Field Elementary School
  • Hamilton Middle School
  • Heights High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Houston Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,181

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Lot Size: 50x132
  • Subdivision Name: Houston Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: HVAC, Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:020-132-000-0018
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2466.0

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Side Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Lot Info

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10181.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2018
Closed on
Nov 8, 2018
Sold by
Brick Wood Llc
Bought by
Mers Thomas J and Myers Shelley A
Seller's Agent
Brandon Krueger
Boulevard Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mike Malet
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
List Price
$925,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,280,459

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$730,000
Outstanding Balance
$640,576
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$639,883

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2017
Sold by
Townsend Mark Emerson
Bought by
Brick Wood Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$616,800
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2003
Sold by
Townsend Shirley B
Bought by
Townsend Mark Emerson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1999
Sold by
Townsend Shirley Berwick
Bought by
Pittman James T
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mers Thomas J -- Charter Title Company
Brick Wood Llc -- Charter Title Co
Townsend Mark Emerson -- --
Pittman James T -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mers Thomas J $730,000
Previous Owner Brick Wood Llc $616,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Off Market -- -- --
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Sold -- -- --
10/10/2018 10/10/18 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2018 10/04/18 For Sale $925,000 -- $375 / 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
2025 $18,213 $1,245,659 $594,000 $651,659
2024 $18,213 $1,138,000 $594,000 $544,000
2023 $18,213 $1,250,000 $594,000 $656,000
2022 $24,578 $1,116,230 $462,000 $654,230
2021 $24,291 $1,077,170 $462,000 $615,170
2020 $22,944 $947,482 $462,000 $485,482
2019 $22,442 $886,866 $429,000 $457,866
2018 $14,055 $555,445 $396,000 $159,445
2017 $10,190 $410,432 $396,000 $14,432
2016 $9,263 $406,850 $396,000 $10,850
2015 $6,079 $365,000 $330,000 $35,000
2014 $6,079 $314,481 $277,200 $37,281
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brandon Krueger

    Boulevard Realty

    (832) 457-3840

    42 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Brandon Krueger
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Mike Malet

    Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

    12 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Mike Malet
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20235944

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0201320000018

Texas Harris County Houston 77008 Greater Heights

1520 Columbia St, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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