NOT LISTED FOR SALE

650 Westcross St Unit 53 Houston, TX 77018

Independence Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $338,000 - $393,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,772 Sq Ft
$199/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2017

Current estimated payment $2,257/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of October 2017

Recent construction, 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome in the Garden Oaks area. Easy freeway access, minutes from the Heights, Downtown and Galleria. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms, full bath and small study. 2nd floor: Open living area to kitchen, 1/2 bath, laundry room and master suite complete with large walk-in closet and master bath with tub and walk-in shower. Hardwood floors throughout living area and kitchen, tiled entry and bathrooms. Private fenced patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Thelen

Keller Williams Premier Realty License #0621532 Listed on: 09/14/2017

Keller Williams Premier Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Buratti

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area License #0650323

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,262

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,772 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Security Gate
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Kennedy Elementary School
  • Williams Middle School
  • Washington High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Contemporary Garden Oaks Rep Subdivision

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,262

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Contemporary Garden Oaks Rep
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Townhouse
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:130-499-001-0049
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Dual Sinks, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1772.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Study
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry in Utility Room
  • Security: Security Gate, Controlled Access, 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

  • Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • Elementary School: KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7262.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2021
Sold by
Rigsby Emily and Rigsby Matthew
Bought by
Martin Leigh Shipp
Current Estimated Value
$352,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Outstanding Balance
$227,092
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,335

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2017
Closed on
Oct 18, 2017
Sold by
Allen Dawn and Allen Stuart R
Bought by
Cochener Emily
Seller's Agent
David Thelen
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Buratti
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area
List Price
$260,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Contemporary Garden Homes Ltd Llp
Bought by
Allen Dawn and Allen Stuart R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,175
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Martin Leigh Shipp -- Providence Title Company
Cochener Emily -- None Available
Allen Dawn -- Stewart Title
Contemporary Garden Homes Ltd Llp -- Stewart Title
Allen Dawn -- Stewart Title
Contemporary Garden Homes Ltd Llp -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martin Leigh Shipp $248,000
Previous Owner Cochener Emily $200,000
Previous Owner Allen Dawn $152,175
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2017 10/18/17 Sold -- -- --
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2017 09/14/17 For Sale $260,000 -- $147 / 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 $4,829 $336,960 $91,000 $245,960
2024 $4,829 $339,787 $91,000 $248,787
2023 $4,829 $332,236 $77,000 $255,236
2022 $6,368 $289,223 $77,000 $212,223
2021 $6,225 $267,104 $77,000 $190,104
2020 $6,793 $280,505 $77,000 $203,505
2019 $6,799 $268,698 $63,000 $205,698
2018 $5,168 $268,854 $63,000 $205,854
2017 $7,262 $287,196 $63,000 $224,196
2016 $7,262 $287,196 $63,000 $224,196
2015 $4,478 $236,378 $47,600 $188,778
2014 $4,478 $174,195 $47,600 $126,595
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Thelen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    David Thelen

    Keller Williams Premier Realty

    (713) 585-0141

    98 Total Sales

    David Thelen
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  • Leslie Buratti

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Leslie Buratti

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Bay Area

    (281) 993-3732

    2 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Leslie Buratti
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 56541752

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1304990010049

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Independence Heights

650 Westcross St Unit 53, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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