NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $604,000 - $639,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,435 Sq Ft
$699/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 17, 2022

Current estimated payment $5,057/month

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Steam Room
  • Views to the East
  • Wood Flooring
  • Baker Montessori Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of October 2022

Breathtaking skyline views from this pied-a-terre in the heart of River Oaks. Imagine sitting on your balcony on the Fourth of July enjoying the spectacular fireworks display. This lock and leave condo offers soaring ceilings and a clean, hip loft-style setting. Concrete floors, updated kitchen and bathrooms, plus loads of storage! So many opportunities with the flexible floorplan that allows for a primary bedroom up or down! Set up your desk in the loft area and you'll never quit working! Need to cool off this summer? Laze around the Metropolis pool! All this just two blocks to River Oaks Shopping Center with its world class dining and shopping!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jay Monroe

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0422887 Listed on: 06/03/2022

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Willie Hunt

W. Parish Hunt Concerns License #0326974

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,239

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $699 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,435 Sq Ft Home
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Utility Room
  • Steam Room
  • Views to the East
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Assigned Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Schools

  • Woodrow Wilson Montessori Elementary School
  • Lanier Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area insurance, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, sewer, trash, water
  • Creative Management Association
  • Metropolis Lofts Condos
  • Metropolis Condo Subdivision

Amenities

  • Trash Chute
  • Elevator

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • 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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,239

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$699 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Shepherd, go east on W Gray. Building is on the north side of the street just before Dunlavy.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Metropolis Condo
  • Architectural Style: Loft
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, Thermostat, Windows
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator
  • Spa Features: Steam Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Concrete, Plank, Slate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Brick Walls, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Quartzite Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Loft, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2435.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Loft, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: East
  • Construction Type: Glass, Concrete, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Park Building Name: METROPOLIS LOFTS
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Key Card Entry, Security System Owned, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool, Elevator, Trash Chute
  • Association Fee: 699.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Creative Management
  • Pets Allowed: Pet Restrictions

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: WOODROW WILSON MONTESSORI
  • 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: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11239.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2022
Closed on
Oct 17, 2022
Sold by
Fisher Jonathan
Bought by
City Of Houston
Seller's Agent
Jay Monroe
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Willie Hunt
W. Parish Hunt Concerns
List Price
$620,000
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$618,081

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%
Original Mortgage
$464,800
Outstanding Balance
$446,063
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,018

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Lutwak Scott B and Washington Mutual Bank Fa
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2012
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Fannie Maefederal National Mortgage Assn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2010
Sold by
Lutwak Scott D
Bought by
Metropolis Homeowners Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2002
Sold by
Lutwak Scott D
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1998
Sold by
Metropolis Venture Partners Lp
Bought by
Lutwak Scott D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,650
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
City Of Houston -- --
Mcclean Lilyanne H -- --
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na $281,086 None Available
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Metropolis Homeowners Association $5,000 None Available
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na $281,086 None Available
Lutwak Scott D -- Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcclean Lilyanne H $464,800
Previous Owner Lutwak Scott D $204,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Sold -- -- --
09/11/2022 09/11/22 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2022 08/04/22 Price Changed $595,000 -4.0% $244 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 For Sale $620,000 -- $255 / 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 $12,973 $541,000 $102,790 $438,210
2024 $12,973 $620,000 $121,712 $498,288
2023 $12,973 $572,833 $108,838 $463,995
2022 $10,618 $482,208 $91,620 $390,588
2021 $11,570 $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 $12,510 $498,464 $94,708 $403,756
2016 $11,373 $477,158 $90,660 $386,498
2015 $7,143 $477,158 $90,660 $386,498
2014 $7,143 $396,519 $75,339 $321,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23870657

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1190090020006