NOT LISTED FOR SALE

825 W Melwood St Houston, TX 77009

Greater Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $504,000 - $642,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
964 Sq Ft
$587/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2021

Current estimated payment $3,763/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Proctor Plaza Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

Don't miss this charming and cozy 1920s bungalow in sought-after East Norhill! This home enjoys a convenient location in this historic neighborhood that's adjacent to the Houston Heights and has been freshly painted, features gleaming hardwood floors and has been rewired per Seller (no knob and tube wiring). One of the garage spaces has been finished out, and a full bath and stacked washer/dryer have been added. The floor plan is open and airy with abundant natural light. You'll enjoy being close to the hottest restaurants and bars as well as nearby hiking and bike trails. Come see this home and see why the Greater Heights area is so popular!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Coulter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties License #0494495 Listed on: 06/14/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Osgood

Blake Hillegeist Real Estate License #0574182

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,512 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 964 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rear Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • East Norhill Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,748

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From I-10, take the Studemont exit and go north on Studemont/Studewood, Turn right on W. Melwood. W. Melwood is four blocks north of 11th Street. The home will be on your left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1265
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: East Norhill
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Tub Shower, Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 964.0
  • Dining Room Type: Guest Quarters, Living Room, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Side Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Porch, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • 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: 9748.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2021
Closed on
Jul 20, 2021
Sold by
Whiteside John
Bought by
Epps Stacy
Seller's Agent
John Coulter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Osgood
Blake Hillegeist Real Estate
List Price
$449,000
Current Estimated Value
$566,014

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$423,225
Outstanding Balance
$386,832
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$163,116

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2009
Sold by
Duer Layton and Duer Jeanette
Bought by
Whiteside John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
4.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2007
Sold by
Yates Gary Howell
Bought by
Duer Layton and Duer Jeannette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,400
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1983
Sold by
Yates Gary Howell
Bought by
Yates Tommie Lee
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
Epps Stacy -- Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Whiteside John -- Etc
Duer Layton -- Etc
Yates Tommie Lee -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Epps Stacy $423,225
Previous Owner Whiteside John $248,600
Previous Owner Whiteside John $242,250
Previous Owner Duer Layton $166,400
Previous Owner Duer Layton $41,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Sold -- -- --
06/20/2021 06/20/21 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2021 06/14/21 For Sale $449,000 -- $466 / 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 $8,150 $537,830 $496,080 $41,750
2023 $8,150 $493,838 $440,960 $52,878
2022 $8,424 $500,440 $407,888 $92,552
2021 $10,415 $448,118 $347,256 $100,862
2020 $9,838 $406,251 $341,744 $64,507
2019 $9,410 $390,000 $341,744 $48,256
2018 $6,576 $338,051 $275,600 $62,451
2017 $8,885 $353,000 $275,600 $77,400
2016 $8,077 $345,000 $262,800 $82,200
2015 $5,278 $345,000 $262,800 $82,200
2014 $5,278 $324,000 $252,288 $71,712
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    John Coulter

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Amanda Osgood

    Blake Hillegeist Real Estate

    (832) 755-1673

    12 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Amanda Osgood
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6958774

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0621180000012

Texas Harris County Houston 77009 Greater Heights

825 W Melwood St, Houston, TX

This home is located at 825 W Melwood St, Houston, TX 77009 since 14 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $566,014, approximately $587 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 825 W Melwood St is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including Browning Elementary School, Hogg Middle, and Heights High School.

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