NOT LISTED FOR SALE

503 Columbia St Houston, TX 77007

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $728,520 - $860,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,198 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2020

Current estimated payment $5,087/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Harvard Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2020

Classic Victorian style home nestled in the walkable Heights with historic period architectural details within walking distance to parks, hike and bike trails, other venues and restaurants zoned to Harvard Elementary won’t disappoint. You will fall in love with the charming curb appeal as you are welcomed by a mature oak tree, manicured front yard behind a wrought iron gate and brick entry leading to a picture perfect front porch. The freshly painted interior blends the best of traditional fixtures, elegant moldings and mill work, oak hardwood floors, high ceilings, and abundant natural light with modern open concept living and dining. The expansive kitchen features abundant storage, granite, large island with gas cooktop, SS appliances and breakfast room. All bedrooms are upstairs including the primary bedroom retreat bathed in natural light boasts a sizable bath with natural stone floors and counters, double sinks, new frameless shower, jetted tub, large walk-in closet and balcony.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Whittle

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan License #0559878 Listed on: 06/26/2020

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Andress

Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office License #0356788

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,478

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 3,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,198 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Harvard Elementary School
  • Hogg Middle School
  • Heights High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Built by Tricon
  • Columbia Street Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Washer and Dryer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,478

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0758
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Columbia Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: HVAC, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:122-559-001-0004
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2198.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Tricon
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: Washer and Dryer
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Cement Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)

Schools

  • Elementary School: HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12478.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2020
Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Dovich Ronald Jason and Dovich Elizabeth Ratcliff
Bought by
Roberts Kathleen Cody
Seller's Agent
Ben Whittle
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Andress
Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office
List Price
$649,900
Current Estimated Value
$815,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%
Original Mortgage
$393,000
Outstanding Balance
$348,619
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$466,511

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2014
Sold by
Fischer Timothy G
Bought by
Dovich Ronald Jason and Dovich Elizabeth Ratcliff

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,687
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2002
Sold by
Tricon Homes Inc
Bought by
Moawad Antonio Chaker and Moawad Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,400
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2002
Sold by
Tricon Homes Inc
Bought by
Fischer Timothy G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,400
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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
Roberts Kathleen Cody -- Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Dovich Ronald Jason -- Chicago Title
Moawad Antonio Chaker -- Houston Title Co
Fischer Timothy G -- Houston Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roberts Kathleen Cody $393,000
Previous Owner Dovich Ronald Jason $217,687
Previous Owner Moawad Antonio Chaker $234,400
Previous Owner Fischer Timothy G $250,400
Closed Fischer Timothy G $31,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Off Market -- -- --
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Sold -- -- --
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2020 06/25/20 For Sale $649,900 -- $296 / 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 $9,595 $738,800 $330,000 $408,800
2024 $9,595 $624,036 $247,500 $376,536
2023 $9,595 $730,529 $247,500 $483,029
2022 $13,297 $603,900 $247,500 $356,400
2021 $13,693 $587,500 $247,500 $340,000
2020 $12,671 $523,233 $247,500 $275,733
2019 $13,039 $515,273 $247,500 $267,773
2018 $9,665 $489,919 $231,000 $258,919
2017 $12,388 $489,919 $231,000 $258,919
2016 $14,556 $575,659 $297,000 $278,659
2015 $8,626 $537,864 $247,500 $290,364
2014 $8,626 $474,735 $237,600 $237,135
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ben Whittle

    Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

    (713) 825-4352

    6 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Ben Whittle
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Rebecca Andress

    Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office

    (832) 443-4418

    4 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Rebecca Andress
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 73898406

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1225590010004

Texas Harris County Houston 77007 Greater Heights

503 Columbia St, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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