NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Empress Dr Houston, TX 77034

Edgebrook Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $255,000 - $275,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,426 Sq Ft
$109/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2024

Current estimated payment $1,832/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2024

Hidden gem in Arlington Heights! Boasting a generous 2,400 sq. ft. spread over two stories on an oversized lot, this expansive home offers a versatile floorplan with a spacious kitchen and breakfast nook, a large den complete with a sitting area, a formal living room or study, an elegant dining room, convenient utility room, 4 inviting bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Newly replaced sewer line. Whether you're an investor or a family eager to customize your dream home, this property is brimming with potential! Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Dragon

Styled Real Estate License #0681329 Listed on: 02/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Vicky Turnbow

JLA Realty License #0674257

JLA Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,854

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,426 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Pearl Hall Elementary School
  • Milstead Middle School
  • South Houston High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Arlington Heights Sec 01 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,854

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: I-45 to East on Edgebrook, then Right on Balcones Dr., Left on Empress, and property is on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2652
  • Subdivision Name: Arlington Heights Sec 01
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2426.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Office
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: PEARL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 41 - Pasadena
  • High School: SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MILSTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4854.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2024
Closed on
Jun 14, 2024
Sold by
Hulsey Peggy Reno and Lahulsey Peggy La
Bought by
Zapata Jose Socorro and Zapata Monica
Seller's Agent
Allison Dragon
Styled Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Vicky Turnbow
JLA Realty
List Price
$289,999
Views
164
Current Estimated Value
$264,287

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.63%
Original Mortgage
$260,200
Outstanding Balance
$186,995
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$75,980
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
Zapata Jose Socorro -- Riverway Title Group Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zapata Jose Socorro $260,200
Closed Zapata Jose Socorro $260,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Sold -- -- --
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2024 04/10/24 Price Changed $269,999 -6.9% $111 / Sq Ft
02/27/2024 02/27/24 For Sale $289,999 -- $120 / 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 $4,694 $230,513 $44,730 $185,783
2023 $4,694 $223,047 $44,730 $178,317
2022 $4,830 $202,327 $44,730 $157,597
2021 $4,608 $171,522 $44,730 $126,792
2020 $4,666 $174,442 $41,003 $133,439
2019 $4,461 $159,472 $41,003 $118,469
2018 $15 $140,666 $26,093 $114,573
2017 $3,781 $140,666 $26,093 $114,573
2016 $3,437 $135,066 $26,093 $108,973
2015 $249 $117,093 $26,093 $91,000
2014 $249 $103,140 $26,093 $77,047
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allison Dragon

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Allison Dragon

    Styled Real Estate

    (713) 398-5887

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Allison Dragon
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  • Vicky Turnbow

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Vicky Turnbow

    JLA Realty

    (832) 955-6135

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Vicky Turnbow
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 71023310

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0890010000033

Texas Harris County Houston 77034 Edgebrook

259 Empress Dr, Houston, TX

This home is located at 259 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034 since 27 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $264,287, approximately $108 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 259 Empress Dr is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including Pearl Hall Elementary School, Earnesteen Milstead Middle School, and Miller Intermediate School.

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