NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Empire Lofts 5005 Hidalgo St Unit 409 Houston, TX 77056

Uptown-Galleria District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $546,000 - $591,764

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,105 Sq Ft
$780/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 04, 2022

Current estimated payment $4,565/month

193 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Clubhouse
  • School at St. George Place Rated A-
  • Lake View
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

Smart 2/2 loft w/ views of Lakes of Post Oak! Lustrous hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings, & abundant additional storage hidden by custom doors by The Sliding Door Co. The 1st level includes Kitchen w/ granite slab counters & stainless appliance package, wine cooler & breakfast bar open to the Living/Dining area; balcony access & Guest Bedroom w/ en suite bath. The 2nd floor loft overlooks the Living & functions as an office, TV room or workout area. The Primary Suite also located on the 2nd floor has two walk-in closets, marble countertops, dual sinks, frameless shower & large soaking tub. Two parking spaces & additional storage unit are included. The Empire offers 24/7 Concierge, Party Room w/ Catering Kitchen/large balcony, Media Room w/ stadium seating & a resort style pool/spa. The best is that this fantastic building is within close proximity of hundreds of shopping, dining & entertainment venues! Pet Policy at The Empire no more than 2 dogs and must be under 30 lbs each.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Wilson

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0397192 Listed on: 03/01/2022

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashlan Leonard

Corcoran Prestige Realty License #0759013

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,461

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home Has East or West Exposure
  • North Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $780 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Stone Siding
  • Steel Beams
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,105 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Game Room
  • Storage
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Additional Parking
  • Assigned Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • School At St George Place Elementary School
  • Tanglewood Middle School
  • Wisdom High School

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area insurance, clubhouse, gas, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, recreation facilities, sewer, trash, valet, water
  • Stellar International Association
  • Empire Condos
  • Empire Condos Subdivision

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Trash Chute
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,461

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$780 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Empire Condos
  • Entry Level: 4
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Marble Counters, Storage, Separate Shower, Window Treatments, Loft, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 2105.0
  • Dining Room Type: Game Room, Loft, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Southern Exposure, Lake, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Construction Type: Glass, Concrete, Stone, Steel
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Park Building Name: EMPIRE
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Assigned, Controlled Entrance
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Security: Door Man, Key Card Entry, Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool, Clubhouse, Trash Chute
  • Amenities: Concierge
  • Association Fee: 780.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Stellar International
  • Pets Allowed: Pet Restrictions

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Insurance, Clubhouse, Gas, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Valet, Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WISDOM HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: TANGLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2022
Closed on
Oct 4, 2022
Sold by
Wong Cheung Revocable Trust
Bought by
Guzzardo Travis
Seller's Agent
Donna Wilson
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ashlan Leonard
Corcoran Prestige Realty
List Price
$599,000
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$572,691

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.97%
Original Mortgage
$531,000
Outstanding Balance
$509,180
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,511

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Wong Shu Yuen Samco
Bought by
Wong Shu Yuen Samco and Wong Cheung Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2007
Sold by
Procter Doak C
Bought by
Cheung Janet and Wong Shu Yuen Samco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2007
Sold by
Empire Vp Lp
Bought by
Procter Doak C
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
Guzzardo Travis -- Old Republic National Title In
Wong Shu Yuen Samco -- None Available
Cheung Janet -- Alamo Title
Procter Doak C -- Chicago Title Tanglewood
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guzzardo Travis $531,000
Previous Owner Cheung Janet $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Sold -- -- --
09/10/2022 09/10/22 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2022 03/01/22 For Sale $599,000 -- $285 / 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
2025 $9,461 $515,043 $97,858 $417,185
2024 $9,461 $576,543 $109,543 $467,000
2023 $9,461 $583,841 $110,930 $472,911
2022 $12,885 $549,402 $104,386 $445,016
2021 $11,579 $467,986 $88,917 $379,069
2020 $14,693 $572,814 $108,835 $463,979
2019 $15,316 $572,814 $108,835 $463,979
2018 $11,012 $526,404 $100,017 $426,387
2017 $14,066 $526,404 $100,017 $426,387
2016 $14,066 $526,404 $100,017 $426,387
2015 $10,980 $564,966 $107,344 $457,622
2014 $10,980 $517,634 $98,350 $419,284
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Donna Wilson

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 446-6400

    21 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Donna Wilson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Ashlan Leonard

    Corcoran Prestige Realty

    (713) 492-5352

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Ashlan Leonard
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About The Empire Lofts

Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68907569

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1288600000031

Texas Harris County Houston 77056 Uptown-Galleria District

5005 Hidalgo St Unit 409, Houston, TX

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