NOT LISTED FOR SALE

816 W Melwood St Houston, TX 77009

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $551,000 - $597,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
$545/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2021

Current estimated payment $3,748/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Proctor Plaza Park

About This Home

As of September 2021

Quintessential Heights Bungalow in sought-after Norhill neighborhood! 816 W. Melwood's covered front porch is welcoming and cozy. Front door opens up to the living room, featuring large windows & lovely hardwood floors. The living room flows into the dining area. Kitchen is spacious and has a breakfast bar which is the perfect spot for a casual bite to eat or drink. Primary & secondary bedrooms share a full bath which boasts double sinks, ample counter space, and a shower/tub. Just off the kitchen through the back door is a half bath and utility space located in larger detached closet. Spacious covered back porch. The bonus space is a fully sheet-rocked garage with mini-split AC unit and great built-in storage, makes for a wonderful work space or extra entertaining space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Taylor Jackson

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0676150 Listed on: 08/12/2021

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Peeler

Keller Williams Memorial License #0764096

Keller Williams Memorial

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,871

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,512 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 103x53
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Browning Elementary School
  • Hogg Middle School
  • Heights High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • East Norhill Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: TVs in Living Room+Primary Bedroom. TV mounts stay

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,871

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1265
  • Lot Size: 103x53
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: East Norhill Add
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:062-123-000-0006
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1040.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: TVs in Living Room+Primary Bedroom. TV mounts stay
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fence, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: BROWNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9871.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Rothfelder Christopher W and Rothfelder Christopher Warren
Bought by
Bindursky Michael Bernard
Seller's Agent
Taylor Jackson
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Peeler
Keller Williams Memorial
List Price
$499,000
Current Estimated Value
$567,120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%
Original Mortgage
$467,400
Outstanding Balance
$426,225
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,895

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2020
Sold by
Rothfelder Therese Katherine
Bought by
Rothfelder Christopher W and Rothfelder Christopher Warren

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2016
Sold by
Rothfelder Richard L and Rothfelder Joann T
Bought by
Rothfelder Christopher W and Trikilis Therese Katherube

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Griffith Kathleen L
Bought by
Rothfelder Christopher W and Rothfelder Jo Ann T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2006
Sold by
Inner Loop Homes Llc
Bought by
Griffith Kathleen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2005
Sold by
Simon Pauline M
Bought by
Eaton Seth D and Eaton Alyson A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,800
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Bindursky Michael Bernard -- Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Rothfelder Christopher W -- None Available
Rothfelder Christopher W -- None Available
Rothfelder Christopher W -- None Available
Griffith Kathleen L -- Ameripoint Title
Inner Loop Homes Llc -- Ameripoint Title
Eaton Seth D -- Southern American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bindursky Michael Bernard $467,400
Previous Owner Rothfelder Christopher W $344,000
Previous Owner Rothfelder Christopher W $344,000
Previous Owner Griffith Kathleen L $80,000
Previous Owner Eaton Seth D $104,800
Closed Eaton Seth D $26,200
Closed Inner Loop Homes Llc $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 Sold -- -- --
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2021 08/12/21 For Sale $499,000 -- $480 / 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 $9,146 $578,783 $496,080 $82,703
2024 $9,146 $597,221 $496,080 $101,141
2023 $9,146 $566,154 $440,960 $125,194
2022 $10,957 $521,346 $407,888 $113,458
2021 $10,543 $452,370 $347,256 $105,114
2020 $9,962 $443,065 $341,744 $101,321
2019 $9,464 $421,150 $341,744 $79,406
2018 $6,615 $340,000 $275,600 $64,400
2017 $9,103 $360,000 $275,600 $84,400
2016 $9,642 $381,317 $262,800 $118,517
2015 $3,892 $381,317 $262,800 $118,517
2014 $3,892 $342,420 $252,288 $90,132
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Taylor Jackson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Taylor Jackson

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 784-0888

    11 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Taylor Jackson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Andrea Peeler

    Keller Williams Memorial

    (512) 947-5478

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Andrea Peeler
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24657410

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0621230000006

Texas Harris County Houston 77009 Greater Heights

816 W Melwood St, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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