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1521 Columbia St, Houston, TX, 77008

$550,000

Home List Price

$6,531*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,516 SqFt
$363/SqFt
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1521 Columbia St, Houston$550,000

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$6,531*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
Year Built1910
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
MLS #85780944
StatusActive

About 1521 Columbia St

Located in the heart of the Heights sits 1521 Columbia, a duplex in the East Houston Heights historic district and “Contributing Structure” (per Houston Archeological Historic Commn.). Great opportunity for your renovation/addition. Please refer to the historic guidelines for more information. Full 6,600 square foot lot (per HCAD). Double-sided duplex with 1 bedroom/1 bath plus living spaces for each unit. Utility room in back of structure. Two gas meters, two electrical meters and 1 water meter. Zoned to Field Elementary/Hamilton MS/Heights HS (buyer to verify eligibility). Premier location close to Heights area shops, restaurants, parks, trails and entertainment with a convenient location to downtown.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 1,516 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office
  • Office Phone: (713) 864-0888
  • Listing Agent: Amanda Anhorn

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Flooring Type: Plank, Vinyl, Wood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Near Public Transit

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From I-10, go north on Heights Blvd. Right/east on E. 15th. Left/north on Columbia. Property on left/west side of street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $550,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $363/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $11,517
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Houston, TX

City

Med. Sold Price

$319.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$166

Avg. Days On Market

39

# of Sold Homes

1969

1521 Columbia St vs Houston

2 DAYS ON ROCKET

-37 Days

$550,000

+$230K More

$363/SqFt

+$197 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $230K more than the Median Sold Price and $197/SqFt more than other homes in Houston, TX.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: HAR
  • MLS Number: #85780944

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office
  • Office Phone: (713) 864-0888
  • Listing Agent: Amanda Anhorn

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$11,517$513,667
2020$11,650$480,000
2018$11,311$447,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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10
/10

  • Field Elementary School

  • 703 E 17th St

  • 0.32 miles

  • Public District Grades EE-5

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8
/10

  • Helms Elementary School

  • 503 W 21st St

  • 0.91 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades EE-5

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8
/10

  • Harvard Elementary School

  • 810 Harvard St

  • 0.92 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades EE-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $88,204. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Rocket Homes›Texas›Harris County›Houston›77008›1521 Columbia St

This home is located at 1521 Columbia St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,516 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $550,000.

Houston, TX housing market in October 2024 saw over 298 listings sold above listed price, more than 429 sold at listed price and over 1241 sold below. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Houston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 19%. In October 2024 median list price was $319,958 and the average listing age was 39 days.

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