RENTED JAN 4, 2026

208 E 12th St Houston, TX 77008

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $758,000 - $978,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,681 Sq Ft
$328/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Garage Apartment
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Harvard Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Milroy Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

This original historic Heights residence is move in ready and blends charm with modern convenience. Featuring 3 beds, 2.5 baths, an oversized garage and rare garage apartment for extra space. The main home offers a large porch and an airy living room which flows into a sunny dining room and large kitchen boasting custom cabinets and energy star appliances. Two well-proportioned bedrooms are serviced by a sleek full bath. Upstairs, discover the spacious primary suite with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Head outside to a covered patio, professionally landscaped fenced yard, and large, french quarter inspired courtyard. Updates abound including new roof (2025) and Trane HVAC (2022). Bonus, yard maintenance included in rent! Ideally located in the heart of the Heights with easy access to dining and shopping. Zoned to highly sought-after Harvard Elementary. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Monica Finkelstein

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0665887 Listed on: 12/17/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Last Renter's Agent

Caroline Warren

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial License #0842721

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 4,062 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Apartment

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,681 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal
  • Pot Filler

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bidet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Harvard Elementary School
  • Hogg Middle School
  • Heights High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • To Be Determined By Landlord Association
  • Houston Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 12/17/25
  • Long Term Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Long Term
  • Available Date: 2025-12-17

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0933
  • Subdivision Name: Houston Heights
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Detached
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:Case by Case Basis
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:020-195-000-0026
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bidet, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Pot Filler, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2681.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Garage Apartment, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: To be determined by Landlord
  • Pets Allowed: Pet Deposit, Pet Restrictions

Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Rust Jeffrey R
Bought by
Rust Jrffery R and Helwig Gleen A
Current Estimated Value
$879,812

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2000
Sold by
Thomas John N and Thomas John Nichlos
Bought by
Rust Jeffrey R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,400
Outstanding Balance
$71,134
Interest Rate
8.21%
Estimated Equity
$808,678
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Rust Jrffery R -- None Available
Rust Jeffrey R -- Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rust Jeffrey R $214,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/04/2026 01/04/26 Rented $3,950 +1.3% --
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Under Contract -- -- --
12/17/2025 12/17/25 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
12/04/2025 12/04/25 Price Changed $899,900 -5.2% $336 / Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Price Changed $949,000 -2.6% $354 / Sq Ft
10/11/2025 10/11/25 For Sale $974,000 0.0% $363 / Sq Ft
11/25/2014 11/25/14 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
10/26/2014 10/26/14 Under Contract -- -- --
10/09/2014 10/09/14 For Rent $2,500 -- --
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 $4,486 $751,182 $365,580 $385,602
2024 $4,486 $608,887 $283,500 $325,387
2023 $4,486 $629,503 $283,500 $346,003
2022 $11,821 $536,848 $220,500 $316,348
2021 $11,946 $519,002 $220,500 $298,502
2020 $11,283 $465,953 $220,500 $245,453
2019 $11,284 $445,930 $204,750 $241,180
2018 $6,324 $436,705 $189,000 $247,705
2017 $11,077 $438,076 $189,000 $249,076
2016 $12,494 $494,123 $244,188 $249,935
2015 $8,264 $454,283 $203,490 $250,793
2014 $8,264 $408,442 $170,932 $237,510
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Monica Finkelstein

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

    (713) 520-1981

    6 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Monica Finkelstein
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  • C

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Caroline Warren

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial

    (941) 685-2584

    Caroline Warren
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sue Wick

    Wick-Mullins Realty Group

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Marsha Schenau

    Keller Williams Memorial

    (713) 294-0418

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Marsha Schenau
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19943783

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0201950000026

Texas Harris County Houston 77008 Greater Heights

208 E 12th St, Houston, TX

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