$665,000
SOLD APR 3, 2025
Last list price
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,721 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$386 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Double Oven
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hollywood Bathroom
  • 3-minute walk to Dow Elementary Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Offered for lease is the 1899 John McGowan House located in the Old Sixth Ward historic district. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home is outfitted with modern kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, wiring and climate control while maintaining 1890s Folk Victorian charm. Very high ceilings, large windows, Victorian trim work, generous sized rooms and a generous entry hall. Nestled between downtown and Memorial Park, you are walking distance to so many unique art and dining experiences. You have a classic southern porch in the front, and a spacious entertaining deck in the back. There are several raised beds and rain water collection systems plus a small storage shed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Hille

Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights License #0438934 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmls

Houston Association of REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,777

Year Built

  • Built in 1899

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Historic Home

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,721 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Hollywood Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Crockett Elementary School
  • Hogg Middle School
  • Heights High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Sarah's Good Home Association
  • Sixth Ward Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,777

Year Built

Built in 1899

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Washington Avenue, head south on Henderson, then turn right on State, home will be on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Sixth Ward
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: HVAC, Thermostat
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Hollywood Bath, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1721.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Half Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Other, Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • 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: Sarah's Good Home

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Lyon Delina Y and Hinkal George W
Bought by
Smith Garreth B and Smith Laurel A
Seller's Agent
David Hille
Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights
Buyer's Agent
Nonmls
Houston Association of REALTORS
List Price
$665,000
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$663,973

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.82%
Original Mortgage
$598,433
Outstanding Balance
$596,842
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,817

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2013
Sold by
Doughty Dennis G and Guerrero Costas Guillermo A
Bought by
Lyon Delina Y and Hinkal George W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,600
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Providence Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $598,433 New Conventional
Closed $598,433 New Conventional
Previous Owner $261,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $122,250 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold -- -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $665,000 0.0% $386 / Sq Ft
01/01/2023 01/01/23 Rented $2,800 -5.1% --
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Under Contract -- -- --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 For Rent $2,950 +1.7% --
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Rented $2,900 -21.6% --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 Under Contract -- -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Rent $3,700 -- --
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
2024 $9,777 $634,857 $275,000 $359,857
2023 $9,777 $669,190 $275,000 $394,190
2022 $12,339 $570,657 $240,000 $330,657
2021 $11,874 $509,449 $240,000 $269,449
2020 $12,793 $528,310 $240,000 $288,310
2019 $12,637 $524,606 $225,000 $299,606
2018 $8,934 $461,201 $200,000 $261,201
2017 $11,249 $444,879 $200,000 $244,879
2016 $11,249 $444,879 $200,000 $244,879
2015 $6,797 $470,956 $175,000 $295,956
2014 $6,797 $337,500 $150,000 $187,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 51173282

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0051930000003