NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 E 12th St Houston, TX 77008

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,491,000 - $1,727,905

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,601 Sq Ft
$442/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 30, 2012

Current estimated payment $10,702 / mo

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2012

Spectacular Houston Heights 3 bedrooms/3.5 baths + upstairs gameroom. Kitchen offers s/s appliances, granite counters, island, walk-in pantry + breakfast area. Butler's pantry! Family room w/ fireplace/built-ins. Master features sitting area, covered balcony and huge closet. Spa-like bath w/ marble counters, double sinks, vanity, whirlpool tub and walk-in shower. Extra-large utility room! Fully fenced. Inviting front porch. Backyard w/ large deck and lots of yard space. 2 car attached garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Anhorn

Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office License #0495647 Listed on: 03/29/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

James Sessel

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0440689

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,465

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Radiant Barrier

Interior Spaces

  • 3,601 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rear Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Houston Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,465

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

6,600 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Houston Heights
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Radiant Attic Barrier, Doors, Exposure/Shade, Thermostat, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:020-187-000-0025
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Separate Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3601.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Game Room, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

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: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17465.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2012
Closed on
Mar 28, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amanda Anhorn
Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office
Buyer's Agent
James Sessel
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$810,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,590,476

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.93%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$262,281
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,328,195

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$564,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$555,504
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,983
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Old Republic National Title
-- Texas American Title Company
-- Texas Nations Title
-- Texas Nations Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $417,000
Previous Owner $564,000
Previous Owner $555,504
Previous Owner $167,983
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Sold -- -- --
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2012 03/29/12 For Sale $810,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $25,935 $1,655,100 $594,000 $1,061,100
2024 $23,445 $1,450,000 $594,000 $856,000
2023 $23,445 $1,467,745 $594,000 $873,745
2022 $31,242 $1,461,144 $462,000 $999,144
2021 $30,063 $1,300,789 $462,000 $838,789
2020 $28,396 $1,172,636 $462,000 $710,636
2019 $30,200 $1,193,482 $429,000 $764,482
2018 $22,728 $1,132,000 $396,000 $736,000
2017 $28,623 $1,132,000 $396,000 $736,000
2016 $28,698 $1,230,760 $396,000 $834,760
2015 $19,211 $1,175,842 $330,000 $845,842
2014 $19,211 $1,088,321 $277,200 $811,121
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amanda Anhorn

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Amanda Anhorn

    Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office

    (713) 256-5123

    102 in this area

    172 Total Sales

    Amanda Anhorn
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  • James Sessel

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    James Sessel

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 520-1981

    3 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    James Sessel
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 36340744

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0201870000025

Texas Harris County Houston 77008 Greater Heights

517 E 12th St, Houston, TX

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