NOT LISTED FOR SALE

246 W 26th St Houston, TX 77008

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $737,000 - $856,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,638 Sq Ft
$299/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2022

Current estimated payment $5,164/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Garage Apartment
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rated Property
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

Spacious two-story home with large back yard and guest quarters over the garage. You won't be disappointed! The big open living, dining and kitchen looks out to the decked back yard. Wood floors throughout first level. Gorgeous front door opens to living and dining, plus powder room. Then walk back a few steps to the open family room / casual dining / and kitchen -- where you'll enjoy hanging out with family and friends. Fantastic kitchen w/ granite countertops, cabinets galore, ss appliances & bkfst bar. All bedrooms are on second floor, including the primary suite, 2 more bedrooms w/ bath & laundry room. Enormous primary bedroom is a dream! It features a wall of windows & high ceiling. Spacious primary bath & closet won't disappoint either, with 2 vanities, separate tub, shower & WC. Enjoy the fully decked back yard & getaway quarters over garage, which features central HVAC, kitchenette, full bath & walk-in closet. Two car detached garage w/ alley access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rae Lynn White

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties License #0484799 Listed on: 05/28/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Ifland

Amy Renee Ifland License #0462126

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,465

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 3,275 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Radiant Barrier

Interior Spaces

  • 2,638 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Hollywood Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rated Property
  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Ventilation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Helms Elementary School
  • Hamilton Middle School
  • Heights High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Houston Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: 1. WALL MOUNTED DYSON 2. IF BUYERS DO NOT WANT CUR

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,465

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From I-10, exit Heights/Yale. Go north on Yale. Turn left on W. 26th St. Home will be on your left.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0752
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Houston Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Radiant Attic Barrier, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Hollywood Bath, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2638.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Garage Apartment, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: 1. WALL MOUNTED DYSON 2. IF BUYERS DO NOT WANT CUR
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cement Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned, 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: HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation
  • Green Building Verification Type: HERS Index Score, NAHB Green Building Certified

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14465.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2022
Closed on
Oct 18, 2022
Sold by
Houchin Living Trust
Bought by
City Of Houston
Seller's Agent
Rae Lynn White
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Ifland
Amy Renee Ifland
List Price
$649,000
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$789,392

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.21%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$482,624
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$306,768

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2014
Sold by
Sandcastle Homes Inc
Bought by
Houchin William E and Houchin Judith E
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
City Of Houston -- Chicago Title Company
Warden Andrew Cole -- Chicago Title Company
Houchin William E -- Texas American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Warden Andrew Cole $504,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Sold -- -- --
08/27/2022 08/27/22 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2022 06/27/22 For Sale $649,000 0.0% $246 / Sq Ft
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Price Changed $649,000 -2.4% $246 / Sq Ft
06/05/2022 06/05/22 Price Changed $665,000 -4.3% $252 / Sq Ft
05/28/2022 05/28/22 For Sale $695,000 -- $263 / 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
2024 $10,752 $751,000 $245,625 $505,375
2023 $10,752 $630,000 $245,625 $384,375
2022 $14,665 $666,000 $219,425 $446,575
2021 $14,465 $633,570 $206,325 $427,245
2020 $13,663 $588,702 $196,500 $392,202
2019 $12,979 $512,916 $163,750 $349,166
2018 $7,103 $475,000 $147,375 $327,625
2017 $12,011 $475,000 $147,375 $327,625
2016 $11,538 $456,300 $120,938 $335,362
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rae Lynn White

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Rae Lynn White

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties

    (713) 598-4097

    35 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Rae Lynn White
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Michael Ifland

    Amy Renee Ifland

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 37282310

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0200250000055

Texas Harris County Houston 77008 Greater Heights

246 W 26th St, Houston, TX

This home is located at 246 W 26th St, Houston, TX 77008 since 28 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $789,392, approximately $299 per square foot. This property was built in 2013. 246 W 26th St is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including Helms Elementary School, Hamilton Middle, and Heights High School.

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