$589,000 - $727,000
RENTED JUN 23, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,435 Sq Ft
1997 Built

Highlights

  • Views to the East
  • Deck
  • Loft
  • Baker Montessori Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

Come home to this ultra chic loft in the River Oaks Shopping area! See the Houston skyline through a soaring window in your living space with a double height ceiling or enjoy the view from your own expansive private terrace. Updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and is open to both the dining and living areas. Both bathrooms boast oversize showers and gorgeous tile floors. Living here you will find yourself right in the heart of the city and moments away from Houston's hottest restaurants, bars and shopping. Find the best of city living right here! All info per owner

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Tracie Parzen

Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office License #0755618 Listed on: 02/21/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Lexi Sakowitz-Marek

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0679759

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,915

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,435 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Utility Room
  • Views to the East
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity

Parking

  • Additional Parking
  • Assigned Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Schools

  • Baker Montessori Elementary School
  • Lanier Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Municipal Trash

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • North Facing Home

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 4/1/25
  • Long Term Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Metropolis Lofts Condos
  • Metropolis Subdivision

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pet Deposit Required
  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,915

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Long Term
  • Available Date: 2025-04-01

Listing Details

  • Directions: From 59 north on Shepherd to W Gray, east to 1914. Corner of W Gray and Dunlavy. Please park in the immediate guest parking area in front of the building.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Metropolis
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern, Loft, Mid Rise
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:$500 non-refundable
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Intercom, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Self-closing Drawers, Storage, Loft, Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2435.0
  • Dining Room Type: Loft, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
  • Stories: 5

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Other
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: East
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Park Building Name: METROPOLIS LOFTS
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Assigned, Controlled Entrance

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Trash Collection, Water Available
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Key Card Entry, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Pets Allowed: Pet Deposit, Pet Restrictions

Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2016
Sold by
Vanderleij Themen Dirk and Vanderlij Svetlana
Bought by
Jones Roger Starner
Current Estimated Value
$632,194

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$422,086
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,108

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2010
Sold by
Winn Wesley and Winn Dawn
Bought by
Vanderleij Thiemen Dirk

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2008
Sold by
Elbar Investments Inc
Bought by
Winn Wesley and Winn Dawn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2007
Sold by
Delta Vee Realty One Llc
Bought by
Elbar Investments Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,491
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2007
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Bought by
Winn Wesley and Winn Dawn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,491
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2007
Sold by
Cooper John L
Bought by
New Century Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2006
Sold by
Cooper John L
Bought by
Delta Vee Realty One Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1998
Sold by
Metropolis Venture Partners Lp
Bought by
Pearce Michael D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jones Roger Starner -- None Available
Vanderleij Thiemen Dirk -- Fidelity National Title
Winn Wesley -- None Available
Elbar Investments Inc -- None Available
Winn Wesley -- None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
New Century Mortgage Corp $345,000 None Available
Delta Vee Realty One Llc $7,258 None Available
Pearce Michael D -- Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Roger Starner $532,000
Previous Owner Vanderleij Thiemen Dirk $236,000
Previous Owner Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $32,491
Previous Owner Winn Wesley $259,919
Previous Owner Pearce Michael D $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Rented $3,950 0.0% --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $3,950 -4.8% $2 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Rent $4,150 0.0% --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Rent $4,150 +5.1% --
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Rented $3,950 0.0% --
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Under Contract -- -- --
04/27/2023 04/27/23 For Rent $3,950 +3.9% --
01/06/2022 01/06/22 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
01/06/2022 01/06/22 Rented $3,800 -- --
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 $8,915 $510,582 $97,011 $413,571
2024 $8,915 $598,443 $113,704 $484,739
2023 $8,915 $542,683 $103,110 $439,573
2022 $10,618 $482,208 $91,620 $390,588
2021 $11,239 $482,208 $91,620 $390,588
2020 $12,071 $498,464 $94,708 $403,756
2019 $12,613 $498,464 $94,708 $403,756
2018 $9,839 $498,464 $94,708 $403,756
2017 $13,227 $498,464 $94,708 $403,756
2016 $10,419 $396,840 $75,399 $321,441
2015 $6,529 $396,840 $75,399 $321,441
2014 $6,529 $378,000 $71,820 $306,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 66279536

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1190090010005