$230,000
SOLD DEC 14, 2021
Last list price

5542 Margarita St Houston, TX 77020

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,664 Sq Ft
4,167 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Patio
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of December 2021

Charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car garage home that has been renovated. The kitchen has appliances, ceiling fans in bedrooms and living area, mini blinds in all rooms. Minutes to Downtown, University of Houston, dining, shopping, and much more. Schedule your showing now, move-in ready. This house had a 2-second floor with an additional bathroom that was eliminated. The HCAD has the wrong sq ft. Please verify

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Francisco Campos

First Choice Real Estate License #0403354 Listed on: 09/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Fernandez

Next Trend Realty LLC License #0513729

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,079

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 4,167 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,664 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Henderson N Elementary School
  • Mcreynolds Middle School
  • Wheatley High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Buena Vista Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,079

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Head East on I10 heading towards Beaumont, Take the Lockwood exit. Make a right on Lockwood once you exit. On the fifth block you will find Margarita St. Make a left turn and the house will be on the right. House on the corner of Margarita and Sakowitz
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0957
  • Subdivision Name: Buena Vista
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1664.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: HENDERSON N ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WHEATLEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MCREYNOLDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4079.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2022
Sold by
Shearer Sonny Michael
Bought by
Leda Investments Inc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2021
Closed on
Dec 14, 2021
Sold by
Leda In Vestments Inc
Bought by
Shearer Sonny Michael
Seller's Agent
Francisco Campos
First Choice Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Fernandez
Next Trend Realty LLC
List Price
$230,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$174,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2016
Sold by
Briscoe Neva
Bought by
Leda Investments Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- --
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Deed $59,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $174,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $199,900 -13.1% $120 / Sq Ft
12/14/2021 12/14/21 Sold -- -- --
11/14/2021 11/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2021 09/01/21 For Sale $230,000 -- $138 / 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 $5,659 $270,457 $102,088 $168,369
2023 $5,659 $313,356 $102,088 $211,268
2022 $5,608 $254,694 $75,545 $179,149
2021 $4,985 $213,878 $59,211 $154,667
2020 $4,117 $170,000 $53,086 $116,914
2019 $2,530 $100,000 $49,002 $50,998
2018 $2,215 $87,544 $23,480 $64,064
2017 $2,095 $82,848 $18,784 $64,064
2016 $961 $37,998 $18,784 $19,214
2015 $985 $37,998 $18,784 $19,214
2014 $985 $38,309 $18,784 $19,525
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10658278

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0581480000011