NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1637 Columbia St Houston, TX 77008

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $801,000 - $1,026,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,688 Sq Ft
$532/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2018

Current estimated payment $5,715/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Garage Apartment
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Field Elementary School Rated A-
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2018

Charming expanded bungalow with an ADDITIONAL 520 sq ft apartment over the garage in prime Historic Houston Heights location. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, plus large apartment with amenities. Designer finishes, gorgeous hardwoods, high ceilings, updated kitchen and bathrooms, Wolf range. Manicured yards and large front porch welcome you!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Dorsey

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0493299 Listed on: 03/06/2018

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Toby Richey

HomeSmart License #0686750

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,544 Sq Ft Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • East Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Apartment

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,688 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rear Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Houston Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,833

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1273
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Houston Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat, Water Heater
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:020-110-000-0033
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Marble Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1688.0

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Leased, 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: 14833.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2018
Closed on
Apr 12, 2018
Sold by
Bublewicz Michael and Parrish Alyssa
Bought by
Richey Thomas
Seller's Agent
Kristin Dorsey
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Toby Richey
HomeSmart
List Price
$750,000
Current Estimated Value
$898,424

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.58%
Original Mortgage
$453,100
Outstanding Balance
$389,568
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$508,856

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Deaton William D and Deaton Angela L
Bought by
Bublewiez Michael and Parrish Alyssa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,450
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2011
Sold by
Elizondo Pedro
Bought by
Deaton William D and Deaton Angela L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2005
Sold by
Melott Alice and Shinn Dana C
Bought by
Elizondo Pedro

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2003
Sold by
Melott Alice
Bought by
Shinn Dana C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2002
Sold by
Brown James A and Brown Kathlene
Bought by
Melott Alice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2000
Sold by
Brown Cheryl R
Bought by
Brown James A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1998
Sold by
Laine Matthew and Laine Suzanne
Bought by
Brown James A and Brown Cheryl R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,200
Interest Rate
7.17%
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
Richey Thomas -- None Available
Bublewiez Michael -- None Available
Deaton William D -- Old Republic National Title
Elizondo Pedro -- Startex Title Company
Shinn Dana C -- --
Melott Alice -- --
Brown James A -- --
Brown James A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Richey Thomas $453,100
Previous Owner Bublewiez Michael $63,450
Previous Owner Deaton William D $294,000
Previous Owner Elizondo Pedro $296,000
Previous Owner Melott Alice $280,000
Previous Owner Brown James A $159,200
Closed Brown James A $19,900
Closed Brown James A $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Off Market -- -- --
04/12/2018 04/12/18 Sold -- -- --
03/13/2018 03/13/18 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2018 03/06/18 For Sale $750,000 -- $444 / 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 $11,649 $804,897 $498,960 $305,937
2024 $11,649 $746,529 $498,960 $247,569
2023 $11,649 $869,184 $498,960 $370,224
2022 $14,142 $642,276 $388,080 $254,196
2021 $14,730 $632,000 $388,080 $243,920
2020 $14,408 $595,000 $388,080 $206,920
2019 $15,869 $627,123 $360,360 $266,763
2018 $13,917 $550,000 $332,640 $217,360
2017 $14,846 $587,132 $332,640 $254,492
2016 $13,695 $615,784 $385,862 $229,922
2015 $9,073 $552,135 $321,552 $230,583
2014 $9,073 $447,604 $270,104 $177,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kristin Dorsey

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 520-1981

    4 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Kristin Dorsey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Toby Richey

    HomeSmart

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 28367316

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0201100000033

Texas Harris County Houston 77008 Greater Heights

1637 Columbia St, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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