$657,600 - $1,083,000
RENTED DEC 16, 2024

914.5 W Melwood St Houston, TX 77009

Greater Heights Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
$1,124 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Garage Apartment
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Proctor Plaza Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Cottage Garage Apartment in Norhill/Heights; 2nd Story, on Quiet Street off Studewood, Private covered Entry Staircase. Hardwood floors throughout, Recessed lighting throughout. Great Natural Light, Washer/Dryer in Garage. Pets considered on case by case basis. Street Parking. Lots of charm, small closet! Tenant pays electric and gas, water included in rent. This apartment enjoys a private-utility-room that is located on the first floor.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ray Walker

RealtyWalk License #0367103 Listed on: 11/21/2024

Last Renter's Agent

Steven Izzat

Realty Associates License #0661875

Realty Associates

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,160

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Garage Apartment

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 11/30/24
  • Long Term Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • East Norhill Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed
  • Pet Deposit Required

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,160

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Long Term
  • Available Date: 2024-11-30

Listing Details

  • Directions: Off Studewood a few blocks north of 11th; it's WEST Melwood, not to be confused with Melwood St that is on the other side of Main St.
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1194
  • Subdivision Name: East Norhill
  • Architectural Style: Garage Apartment, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Multi Family
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Living Area: 700.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, Pet Deposit

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2008
Sold by
Douglas Andrea Joan Capps
Bought by
Walsh Kelly M
Current Estimated Value
$786,650

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,978
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2003
Sold by
Foster Judith Jeannine Capps
Bought by
Douglas Andrea Joan Capps

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2002
Sold by
Kemp Joseph M
Bought by
Capps Cleo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1999
Sold by
Richardson Lisa Sanders and Richardson Mark
Bought by
Kemp Joseph M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,898
Interest Rate
7.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1997
Sold by
Sanders Jay R
Bought by
Richardson Mark and Richardson Lisa Sanders

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1994
Sold by
Lynn Frank M and Lynn Kathryn H
Bought by
Sanders Lisa M and Sanders Jay R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,800
Interest Rate
8.45%
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
Walsh Kelly M -- Charter Title Company
Douglas Andrea Joan Capps -- --
Capps Cleo -- --
Kemp Joseph M -- Stewart Title
Richardson Mark -- Chicago Title
Sanders Lisa M -- Texas American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Walsh Kelly M $160,617
Closed Walsh Kelly M $239,978
Previous Owner Douglas Andrea Joan Capps $75,000
Previous Owner Kemp Joseph M $149,898
Previous Owner Sanders Lisa M $82,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Rented $1,200 0.0% --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Under Contract -- -- --
12/04/2024 12/04/24 Price Changed $1,200 -14.3% $2 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 For Rent $1,400 -- --
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 $7,160 $579,948 $468,000 $111,948
2023 $7,160 $526,839 $416,000 $110,839
2022 $10,392 $478,868 $384,800 $94,068
2021 $9,729 $417,445 $327,600 $89,845
2020 $9,827 $405,798 $322,400 $83,398
2019 $10,141 $400,771 $322,400 $78,371
2018 $9,112 $399,437 $260,000 $139,437
2017 $10,100 $399,437 $260,000 $139,437
2016 $9,894 $391,307 $255,000 $136,307
2015 $7,889 $391,307 $255,000 $136,307
2014 $7,889 $347,829 $244,800 $103,029
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ray Walker

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Ray Walker

    RealtyWalk

    (281) 687-8429

    3 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Ray Walker
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  • Steven Izzat

    Tenant's Agent in 2024

    Steven Izzat

    Realty Associates

    (713) 464-0700

    3 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Steven Izzat
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 47779568

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0621240000006

Texas Harris County Houston 77009 Greater Heights

914.5 W Melwood St, Houston, TX

This home is located at 914.5 W Melwood St, Houston, TX 77009 since 21 November 2024 and is currently priced at $786,650. This property was built in 1920. 914.5 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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