NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6649 Merry Ln Houston, TX 77023

Lawndale-Wayside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $600,044 - $619,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,066 Sq Ft
$198/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2020

Current estimated payment $4,075/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Spurlock Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

This comfortable home is situated on two lots, which includes a landscaped ravine. To thoroughly enjoy the outdoors there are two patios and an elevated deck. Oversized windows throughout the four bedrooms and three living areas flood the rooms with light. The cozy library is to the right of the classic mirrored entry. Gleaming original wood floors are visible when entering the living room and attached formal dining room. Especially designed breakfast table dons the kitchen. There are two full baths and an interior utility room. The attached garage with a covered walkway is very convenient when raining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Bisha

My Castle Realty License #0508227 Listed on: 08/18/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Mitchell

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0664825

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,897

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 9,486 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,066 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Terrazzo

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Prewired Security
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Ventilation

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Henderson J Elementary School
  • Navarro Middle School
  • Austin High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Idylwood Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,897

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Very convenient to I-45 5 minutes to U of H central campus 7 minutes to Downtown 15 minutes to the Medical Center
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2178
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Idylwood
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Terrazzo, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3066.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Study, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Rooftop

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)

Schools

  • Elementary School: HENDERSON J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: NAVARRO MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8897.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2020
Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Price Helen M
Bought by
Mccarthy Keith F
Seller's Agent
Gary Bisha
My Castle Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Mitchell
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$487,000
Current Estimated Value
$607,761

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.18%
Original Mortgage
$376,400
Outstanding Balance
$335,706
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,906

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2020
Closed on
Sep 21, 2020
Sold by
Price Lillian A
Bought by
Price Helen M
Seller's Agent
Gary Bisha
My Castle Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Mitchell
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$487,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$376,400
Outstanding Balance
$335,706
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,906
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Mccarthy Keith F -- None Listed On Document
Mccarthy Keith F -- None Listed On Document
Price Helen M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mccarthy Keith F $376,400
Closed Mccarthy Keith F $376,400
Closed Mccarthy Keith F $376,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold -- -- --
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 For Sale $487,000 -- $159 / 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 $9,153 $597,632 $167,596 $430,036
2023 $9,153 $597,632 $167,596 $430,036
2022 $11,888 $531,861 $167,596 $364,265
2021 $10,709 $459,500 $167,596 $291,904
2020 $9,787 $488,694 $167,596 $321,098
2019 $9,274 $439,682 $167,596 $272,086
2018 $2,037 $403,682 $114,270 $289,412
2017 $7,659 $403,682 $114,270 $289,412
2016 $6,963 $259,941 $114,270 $145,671
2015 $1,691 $254,444 $114,270 $140,174
2014 $1,691 $219,596 $114,270 $105,326
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Bisha

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gary Bisha

    My Castle Realty

    (713) 683-0054

    1 in this area

    1,598 Total Sales

    Gary Bisha
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Robert Mitchell

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 71986875

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0622080130030

Texas Harris County Houston 77023 Lawndale-Wayside

6649 Merry Ln, Houston, TX

This home is located at 6649 Merry Ln, Houston, TX 77023 since 18 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $607,761, approximately $198 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 6649 Merry Ln is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including J. P. Henderson Elementary School, Yolanda Black Navarro Middle School, and Austin High School.

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