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Seller's Agent in 2023
Thy Yu
R. Alexa Group
(713) 461-9393
4 in this area
12 Total Sales
1531 Harvard St Houston, TX 77008
Greater Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $800,000 - $966,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,331
Sq Ft
$372/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Home Office
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Field Elementary School Rated A-
- Soaking Tub
- 5-minute walk to Marmion Park
About This Home
As of June 2023Beautiful 1920 craftsman home located in the heart of the Heights. Enchanting front porch with swing looks out over the fenced yard with plenty of space to enjoy. This street has no ditches and is curbed. Once inside, you are welcomed with gorgeous features including two living/family areas and a separate dining area. Master and second bedroom are downstairs. Upstairs you have the opportunity of another family room or possible study/loft and third bedroom with its own bathroom and plenty of storage space. Gourmet kitchen offers granite counters, s/s appliances, and abundant cabinet space. Down the hallway from the kitchen is a mudroom area which leads you to the backyard with its own deck, overlooking plenty of space as well as a private matching shed. Live down the street from the Historic Heights 19th street district with plenty of restaurants, boutiques and coffee/ice cream shops, among other restaurants and unique amenities!
Last Buyer's Agent
Candace Wernitznig
Corcoran Prestige Realty License #0789368
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,151
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
- East Facing Home
- Historic Home
Parking
- 1 Detached Carport Space
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,331 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Carpet
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Schools
- Field Elementary School
- Hamilton Middle School
- Heights High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
Community Details
- Houston Heights Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 9, 2007
Sold by
Yu Ernest T and Yu Henry C
Bought by
Yu Henry C
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$119,592
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$748,128
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2002
Sold by
Ford Robert G
Bought by
Yu Henry C and Yu Ernest T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,550
Interest Rate
7.01%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 9, 1995
Sold by
Parker Daniel K
Bought by
Ford Robert G and Ford Lucille W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 10, 1994
Sold by
Sekula Marc A
Bought by
Parker Daniel K
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Henry C | -- | Ameripoint Title | |
| Yu Henry C | -- | First American Title | |
| Ford Robert G | -- | -- | |
| Parker Daniel K | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Yu Henry C | $200,000 | |
| Closed | Yu Henry C | $169,550 | |
| Previous Owner | Ford Robert G | $56,000 | |
| Closed | Ford Robert G | $20,750 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2025 07/27/25 | Off Market | $3,500 | -- | -- |
| 06/27/2023 06/27/23 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/24/2023 05/24/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/20/2023 05/20/23 | For Sale | $719,000 | 0.0% | $308 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2020 09/01/20 | Rented | $3,500 | -7.9% | -- |
| 08/02/2020 08/02/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/03/2020 07/03/20 | For Rent | $3,800 | -- | -- |
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,175 | $690,173 | $594,000 | $96,173 |
| 2024 | $10,175 | $710,000 | $594,000 | $116,000 |
| 2023 | $10,175 | $785,800 | $594,000 | $191,800 |
| 2022 | $13,801 | $626,783 | $462,000 | $164,783 |
| 2021 | $14,396 | $617,694 | $462,000 | $155,694 |
| 2020 | $14,651 | $605,000 | $462,000 | $143,000 |
| 2019 | $14,788 | $584,384 | $429,000 | $155,384 |
| 2018 | $12,282 | $533,908 | $396,000 | $137,908 |
| 2017 | $14,879 | $588,447 | $396,000 | $192,447 |
| 2016 | $14,663 | $588,447 | $396,000 | $192,447 |
| 2015 | $10,588 | $522,447 | $330,000 | $192,447 |
| 2014 | $10,588 | $459,428 | $277,200 | $182,228 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Thy Yu
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Candace Wernitznig
Corcoran Prestige Realty
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Sloane Laswell
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Buyer's Agent in 2020
Sloane Laswell
Corcoran Prestige Realty
(832) 922-9552
1 in this area
16 Total Sales
Map
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 7878138
APN: 0201360000005
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