NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 W Bell St Unit 2 Houston, TX 77019

Montrose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $636,000 - $815,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
540 Sq Ft
$1,318/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wharton Dual Language Academy Rated A-
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2019

Charming garage apartment in very popular Montrose area, near restaurants, night life, downtown and more. This unit features hardwood floors throughout, central air and heat, beautiful period crown molding, water included with rent. Shared washer and dryer in laundry room. Outside deck/patio. Street parking. Available immediately.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sarah Hogan

Benevides & Associates License #0717024 Listed on: 03/28/2019

Last Renter's Agent

Astrid Bez

Benevides & Associates License #0656471

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 5,000

Interior Spaces

  • 540 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • William Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy Elementary School
  • Gregory-Lincoln Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Additional Features

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 5/1/19
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • Alden Place Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed
  • Pet Deposit Required

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Available Date: 2019-05-01

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Subdivision Name: Alden Place
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: Apartment
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:$250.00 deposit. One animal,PetDepositDescription: less than 25lbs. permitted
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:057-034-000-0034
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 540.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Lot Features: Street Level
  • Pool Private: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, Pet Deposit

Schools

  • Elementary School: WILLIAM WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: GREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Hanchett Catherine A and Nettles Kimberly Langston
Bought by
Zions Bancorporation Na Dba Amegy Bank
Current Estimated Value
$711,585

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Outstanding Balance
$420,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$291,085

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2019
Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Heller Ben and Heller Christina
Bought by
Childs Allison E
Seller's Agent
Sarah Hogan
Benevides & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Astrid Bez
Benevides & Associates

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$603,833
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Erson Kenneth J
Bought by
Heller Ben

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$422,771
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1999
Sold by
Anderson Kenneth J
Bought by
Keller John C and Keller Bernice C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,600
Interest Rate
7.75%
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
Zions Bancorporation Na Dba Amegy Bank -- Alamo Title Company Houston
Childs Allison E -- Charter Title Company
Heller Ben -- None Available
Keller John C -- Texas State Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zions Bancorporation Na Dba Amegy Bank $464,000
Previous Owner Childs Allison E $603,833
Previous Owner Heller Ben $422,771
Previous Owner Keller John C $69,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Off Market $1,150 -- --
05/19/2019 05/19/19 Rented $1,150 -4.2% --
04/19/2019 04/19/19 Under Contract -- -- --
03/28/2019 03/28/19 For Rent $1,200 -- --
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

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 $10,878 $748,392 $500,000 $248,392
2024 $10,878 $700,543 $425,000 $275,543
2023 $10,878 $705,447 $425,000 $280,447
2022 $15,011 $673,520 $410,000 $263,520
2021 $15,406 $661,000 $410,000 $251,000
2020 $15,630 $645,463 $410,000 $235,463
2019 $13,567 $536,134 $400,000 $136,134
2018 $14,170 $560,000 $400,000 $160,000
2017 $13,362 $503,546 $400,000 $103,546
2016 $15,043 $566,905 $400,000 $166,905
2015 $9,974 $512,427 $300,000 $212,427
2014 $9,974 $388,000 $275,000 $113,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Landlord's Agent in 2019

    Sarah Hogan

    Benevides & Associates

    (281) 903-7253

    28 Total Sales

    Sarah Hogan
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  • A

    Tenant's Agent in 2019

    Astrid Bez

    Benevides & Associates

    (281) 903-7253

    26 Total Sales

    Astrid Bez
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 96606203

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0570340000034

Texas Harris County Houston 77019 Montrose

520 W Bell St Unit 2, Houston, TX

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