$299,000
SOLD DEC 22, 2020
Last list price
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,358 Sq Ft
$780/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$220 Per Sq Ft

172 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Clubhouse
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • School at St. George Place Rated A-
  • Marble Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

As of December 2020

Enjoy urban living in this perfect pied-a-terre in the Galleria area just across from Williams Water Wall. Downstairs is light, bright and open with a view of the Lakes of Post Oak. Cook’s Kitchen with stainless appliance package, fine stone countertops and abundant cabinet space. Living Area, Dining Area and half Bath on first floor as well as lustrous hardwoods. The second floor loft (recently carpeted 5/20) overlooks the first floor Living Area. Smart, executive Bath with deep soaking tub, separate shower, dual vanities and abundant storage as well. A resort-style pool, 24 Concierge service and a Party Room with Catering Kitchen. Two assigned parking spaces. Within close proximity of the shopping, dining and entertainment venues of the Galleria, Uptown Park, River Oaks District and Highland Village. Many pieces of art and furniture for sale!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Wilson

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0397192 Listed on: 05/29/2020

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Leonard

RE/MAX Genesis License #0415136

RE/MAX Genesis

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,916

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

HOA Fees

  • $780 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 1,358 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

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, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, recreation facilities, sewer, trash, water
  • Stellar International Association
  • Empire Condos
  • Empire Condos Subdivision

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Trash Chute
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

Security

  • Card or Code Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,916

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$780 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Westheimer, south on Post Oak Blvd. Turn right (west) on Hidalgo. The Empire is the 2nd building on the left side. Turn into the gated entrance, park your vehicle, and the concierge will let you into the building front door.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Empire Condos
  • Architectural Style: Loft
  • Entry Level: 4
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Shower, Loft, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1358.0
  • Dining Room Type: Loft, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • 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: Key Card Entry
  • 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

Fee Information

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8916.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Parker James M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2011
Sold by
Shachrur Moshe
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2006
Sold by
Empire Vp Lp
Bought by
Shachrur Moshe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- Nat
Trustee Deed $243,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Tanglewood
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $252,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $349,990 0.0% $258 / Sq Ft
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Under Contract -- -- --
09/14/2024 09/14/24 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
07/26/2024 07/26/24 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
12/22/2020 12/22/20 Sold -- -- --
11/22/2020 11/22/20 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $299,000 -- $220 / 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 $6,282 $399,111 $75,831 $323,280
2023 $6,282 $404,163 $76,791 $327,372
2022 $8,374 $380,849 $72,361 $308,488
2021 $8,031 $324,608 $61,676 $262,932
2020 $9,117 $355,429 $67,532 $287,897
2019 $9,294 $355,429 $67,532 $287,897
2018 $4,209 $316,000 $62,099 $253,901
2017 $8,444 $316,000 $62,099 $253,901
2016 $8,444 $316,000 $62,099 $253,901
2015 -- $350,789 $66,650 $284,139
2014 -- $321,612 $61,106 $260,506
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 66429174

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1288600000035