$215,000
SOLD AUG 9, 2024
Last list price
1 Bed
1 Bath
890 Sq Ft
$679/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$242 Per Sq Ft

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • 4-minute walk to Preston
  • Home Gym
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Clubhouse
  • 4-minute walk to Congressman Bill Archer Bark Park

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to 705 Main Street #317 in the historic St. Germain building. This loft style studio is perfect for downtown living in the heart of Houston! Come in & find high industrial ceilings, polished concrete floors, exposed brick, & windows w/downtown views. The kitchen has new SS appliances, sleek cabinetry w/glass inlays, & smart storage to keep the space uncluttered. The bedroom area has a walk-in closet w/custom cabinetry. The living room area has built-in shelving w/industrial detailing. Your bathroom has a walk-in shower, granite counters, room for full-size washer & dryer, & a statement wall of built-in art! The St. Germain building was previously the SH Kress & Company building. Converted to residential lofts in 2000, the building perfectly blends historical architecture w/modern design. Amenities include billiards room, gym, rooftop deck, concierge, & assigned parking. Located in front of the MetroRail for easy access to The Medical Center, Eado, & the Museum District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Scott

Keller Williams Premier Realty License #0644998

Keller Williams Premier Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Beryl Ayewah

eXp Realty LLC License #0738835

eXp Realty LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,136

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

HOA Fees

  • $679 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 890 Sq Ft Home
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Utility Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Home Gym
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Gregory-Lincoln Elementary School
  • Gregory-Lincoln Middle School
  • Northside High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Rooftop Deck

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area insurance, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, recreation facilities, sewer, trash, water
  • Real Management Association
  • St Germain Condos
  • St Germain Condos Subdivision

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Elevator

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,136

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$679 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: Downtown corner of Main Street and Capitol. Metered street parking available on Capitol across the street from the building.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: St Germain Condos
  • Entry Level: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Brick Walls, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 890.0
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room, Exercise Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Other, Seller Disclosure
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rooftop

Garage/Parking

  • Park Building Name: ST GERMAIN
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Stacked
  • Security: Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Elevator
  • Amenities: Concierge
  • Association Fee: 679.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Real Management

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: GREGORY-LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: GREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4136.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2024
Closed on
Aug 7, 2024
Sold by
Huddleston George
Bought by
Darwesh Aisha
Seller's Agent
Brandon Scott
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Buyer's Agent
Beryl Ayewah
eXp Realty LLC
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6.67%
Total Days on Market
60
Views
15000
Current Estimated Value
$212,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.24%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Outstanding Balance
$69,519
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$142,563

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Corman Alan Benson
Bought by
Huddleston George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,935
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2015
Sold by
Mohan Ram K and Sukumaran Smita
Bought by
Corman Alan Benson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2009
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Mohan Ram K and Sukumaran Smita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,900
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2009
Sold by
Bender Chrystal Q
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
705 Main Street Venture Partners Lp
Bought by
Bender Chrystal Q

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,207
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Majestic Title
Vendors Lien -- Texas American Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Capital Title
Vendors Lien -- Texas American Title Company
Trustee Deed $120,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Tanglewood
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,935 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $105,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $128,207 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Sold -- -- --
07/16/2024 07/16/24 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2024 06/22/24 Price Changed $215,000 -4.4% $242 / Sq Ft
05/16/2024 05/16/24 For Sale $225,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

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
2023 $4,566 $192,627 $36,599 $156,028
2022 $4,487 $192,627 $36,599 $156,028
2021 $4,665 $190,548 $36,204 $154,344
2020 $4,838 $190,548 $36,204 $154,344
2019 $4,992 $188,515 $35,818 $152,697
2018 $3,536 $188,648 $35,843 $152,805
2017 $4,996 $188,648 $35,843 $152,805
2016 $4,996 $188,648 $35,843 $152,805
2015 $4,395 $188,648 $35,843 $152,805
2014 $4,395 $165,306 $31,408 $133,898
Source: Public Records

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12250649

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1269460000035