NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4531 Lelay Cir Houston, TX 77022

Independence Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $150,469 - $216,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
862 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2019

Current estimated payment $918/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Rear Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vinyl Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2019

Welcome to your happy place. The home is located near Independence Heights in Houston, Texas. It has easy access to I-45, Highway 290, loop 610, Downtown Houston and the Heights amenities. A Whole Foods 365 is located on Yale St. and is a 10-minute short drive from the home. Comfort, warmth, and location are words that define this cozy cottage two-bedroom home. The small-scale efficient home offers an open-concept plan in the living, dining, and kitchen. The bedrooms are located on the left side of the home for privacy. The volume of the home is visually expanded by the use of vinyl flooring, high ceilings and architectural curve wall details that provide an overall sense of serenity throughout the home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geraldine Vasek

Keller Williams Memorial License #0606663 Listed on: 10/24/2019

Keller Williams Memorial

Last Buyer's Agent

Yzamar Paz

Compass RE Texas, LLC - West Houston License #0680585

Compass RE Texas, LLC - West Houston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 1,925

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 862 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Schools

  • Kennedy Elementary School
  • Williams Middle School
  • Washington High School

Additional Features

  • Rear Porch
  • 1,925 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Whitney Place West Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,139

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0442
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Whitney Place West
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:117-290-000-0036
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Tub Shower, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 862.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1139.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2019
Closed on
Nov 22, 2019
Sold by
Casa Alvarez Realty Llc
Bought by
Fonseca Gloria and Fonseca Samuel
Seller's Agent
Geraldine Vasek
Keller Williams Memorial
Buyer's Agent
Yzamar Paz
Compass RE Texas, LLC - West Houston
List Price
$105,500
Current Estimated Value
$174,367

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$57,750
Outstanding Balance
$50,703
Interest Rate
3.5%
Estimated Equity
$123,664

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2011
Sold by
Ils Rentals Llc
Bought by
Casa Alvarez Realty Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2008
Sold by
Steptoe Steven Wade
Bought by
Tred Holdings Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2007
Sold by
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas
Bought by
Steptoe Stephen Wade and Carballo Patricia Gonzalez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,392
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2007
Sold by
National City Real Estate Services Llc
Bought by
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas and Bankers Trust Co

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,392
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2007
Sold by
Houghton Johnny and Houghton Florence
Bought by
National City Real Estate Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2000
Sold by
New Horizons Community Trust
Bought by
Houghton Johnny and Houghton Florence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,300
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1999
Sold by
Ingle Gale
Bought by
New Horizons Community Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1998
Sold by
Drennan Ulrick
Bought by
Ducati Trust
Source: Public Records

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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
Fonseca Gloria -- Startex Title Company
Casa Alvarez Realty Llc -- First American Title Company
Tred Holdings Lp $18,000 Fidelity National Title
Steptoe Stephen Wade -- None Available
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas -- Fidelity National Title
National City Real Estate Services Llc $40,972 None Available
Houghton Johnny -- American Title Co
New Horizons Community Trust -- American Title Co
Ducati Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fonseca Gloria $57,750
Previous Owner Steptoe Stephen Wade $37,392
Previous Owner Houghton Johnny $41,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/03/2024 11/03/24 Off Market -- -- --
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Off Market $950 -- --
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Off Market $895 -- --
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Sold -- -- --
10/24/2019 10/24/19 For Sale $105,500 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
02/15/2018 02/15/18 Rented $950 0.0% --
01/25/2018 01/25/18 For Rent $950 0.0% --
01/25/2018 01/25/18 Rented $950 +6.1% --
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Rented $895 -5.8% --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/20/2017 08/20/17 For Rent $950 -- --
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 $0 $120,244 $33,707 $86,537
2024 $0 $122,167 $33,707 $88,460
2023 $0 $96,645 $33,707 $62,938
2022 $1,484 $96,645 $33,707 $62,938
2021 $1,428 $61,281 $13,879 $47,402
2020 $1,484 $61,281 $13,879 $47,402
2019 $1,298 $51,303 $13,879 $37,424
2018 $1,137 $45,000 $13,879 $31,121
2017 $1,139 $45,039 $13,879 $31,160
2016 $733 $29,000 $4,957 $24,043
2015 $745 $29,000 $4,957 $24,043
2014 $745 $29,000 $4,957 $24,043
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Geraldine Vasek

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Geraldine Vasek

    Keller Williams Memorial

    (713) 461-9393

    31 Total Sales

    Geraldine Vasek
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Yzamar Paz

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - West Houston

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jerry Dismuke

    Century 21 Olympian Area Specialists

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sheila Lewis

    HomeSmart

    (713) 628-5848

    5 Total Sales

    Sheila Lewis
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 61627704

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1172900000036

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Independence Heights

4531 Lelay Cir, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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