Acencion Martinez
Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights
(832) 371-9370
122 Total Sales
1 in Greater Heights
$445,000 Price
726 E 8th St Houston, TX 77007
Greater Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,559,630
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,216
Sq Ft
$485/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Contemporary Architecture
- Adjacent to Greenbelt
- Wood Flooring
- Harvard Elementary School Rated A-
- Outdoor Fireplace
- 3-minute walk to Norhill Esplanade
About This Home
As of June 2019A property with a pedigree! Magnificently designed Modern home in the historic Houston Heights blends indoors and outdoors with terraces and outdoor living areas. This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 story home was designed by Natalye Appel, built by Eimar Virkus, was featured in Houston House & Home magazine and was included on the AIA Home Tour. First level features soaring entry hall and 2 guest rooms with private entrance. Second level combines living, dining, kitchen, reading nook, wine storage in one great room, and offers a separate prep kitchen and home office. Third level is a dedicated owner’s retreat – master bedroom with terrace, master bath with steam shower and separate tub, and an enormous master closet with custom built-ins. Impressive design and craftsmanship on a large lot in a great Heights location.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Monarch Real Estate Group License #0694262 Listed on: 05/01/2019
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $26,544
Year Built
- Built in 2008
Lot Details
- 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x125
- Adjacent to Greenbelt
- West Facing Home
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 4 Carport Spaces
- Garage Door Opener
- Electric Gate
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Cement Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,216 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- 3 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Living Room
- Open Floorplan
- Home Office
- Utility Room
- Washer
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Convection Oven
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Double Vanity
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Hollywood Bathroom
- Separate Shower
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Security Gate
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Kitchen
Schools
- Harvard Elementary School
- Hogg Middle School
- Heights High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
Community Details
- Built by Eimar Virkus
- Studes Sec Add Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2019
Closed on
Jun 24, 2019
Sold by
Wright Melvyn Ian and Sloan Lisa
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steven Tesney
Monarch Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Marshall
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,400,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.54%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$590,554
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$969,076
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Cohen Mark and Cohen Wanda M
Bought by
Wright Melvyn Ian
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,014,300
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Day Karen Jean Mcdaniel
Bought by
Cohen Mark and Cohen Wanda M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,600
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Greater Heights, TX
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Acencion Martinez
-
Brad Evans
Brad Evans
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(281) 800-9380
77 Total Sales
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(833) 436-3630
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$330K - $779K Price Range
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Tricia Turner
Tricia Turner
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Jamie Poirier
Jamie Poirier
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165 Total Sales
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$415K - $1.5M Price Range
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Le Nguyen
Le Nguyen
Responds QuicklyGo-MRealty
(281) 214-8587
115 Total Sales
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$550,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | Startex Title Company | ||
| Wright Melvyn Ian | -- | None Available | |
| Cohen Mark | -- | Fidelity National Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $700,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Wright Melvyn Ian | $1,014,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Cohen Mark | $174,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2024 05/13/24 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/24/2019 06/24/19 | Sold | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/25/2019 05/25/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2019 05/01/19 | For Sale | $1,400,000 | -- | $435 / 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 | $21,774 | $1,589,438 | $562,500 | $1,026,938 |
| 2024 | $21,551 | $1,549,259 | $562,500 | $986,759 |
| 2023 | $21,551 | $1,810,259 | $562,500 | $1,247,759 |
| 2022 | $33,047 | $1,500,831 | $500,000 | $1,000,831 |
| 2021 | $32,613 | $1,426,647 | $500,000 | $926,647 |
| 2020 | $28,548 | $1,178,907 | $450,000 | $728,907 |
| 2019 | $28,121 | $1,111,300 | $450,000 | $661,300 |
| 2018 | $21,039 | $1,049,000 | $450,000 | $599,000 |
| 2017 | $26,525 | $1,049,000 | $450,000 | $599,000 |
| 2016 | $29,208 | $1,155,106 | $406,250 | $748,856 |
| 2015 | $18,627 | $1,160,000 | $343,750 | $816,250 |
| 2014 | $18,627 | $935,000 | $250,000 | $685,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Steven Tesney
ST
Seller's Agent in 2019
Steven Tesney
Monarch Real Estate Group
(877) 919-3888
1 in this area
21 Total Sales
-
Lisa Marshall
LM
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Lisa Marshall
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
(713) 520-1981
1 in this area
37 Total Sales
Map
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 64176629
APN: 0350270520007
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