1247 Columbia Street
Houston, TX 77008
$599,000
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Experience quintessential neighborhood living in the heart of the Historic Heights. This charming 1920 residence blends the character and architectural appeal of a classic Heights home with an exceptional location. Set on a generous 6,600-square-foot corner lot with alley access, the property offers wonderful flexibility to move right in, utilize as a rental property or thoughtfully renovate your dream home. Enjoy the timeless front porch with a classic porch swing. The foyer welcomes you in with original hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. Large front living room with stunning windows and natural light. Glass French doors lead to separate dining room or home office. Two generous-sized bedrooms. Updates include: new water heater, recent HVAC and new electrical panel. Two bedroom guest house with updated plumbing, electrical and water heater. Walkable to many neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, retail, and parks. Zoned to Harvard Elementary and minutes from downtown.
| Listing Id: | 34356643 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $599,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 1,136 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $15,249 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.1515 |
| Architectural Style: | Craftsman and Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Houston |
| County Or Parish: | Harris |
| Subdivision: | Houston Heights |
| Postal Code: | 77008 |
| Year Built: | 1920 |
| Appliances: | Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, and Microwave |
| Room Type: | LivingRoom |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 1 |
| Building Area Total: | 1,136.0 |
| Community Features: | Curbs |
| Construction Materials: | Unknown, WoodSiding |
| Cooling: | Central Air and Electric |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | East |
| Directions: | FROM I-10 Exit Heights Blvd. Head north on Heights Blvd. Turn right onto 13th Street. The property is on corner of Columbia St & 13th St. |
| Disclosures: | Other |
| Elementary School: | HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| Elementary School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Exterior Features: | Fence, Porch, PrivateYard, Storage |
| Fencing: | Partial |
| Fireplaces Total: | 0 |
| Fireplace?: | No |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Plank, Vinyl, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | PillarPostPier |
| Garage?: | No |
| Heating: | Central, Gas |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL |
| High School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Interior Features: | AllBedroomsDown, TwoBedroomsDown, TubShower, CeilingFans |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup |
| Lease Considered?: | No |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | CornerLot |
| Lot Size Area: | 6,600.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON) |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 27 - Houston |
| MLS Area Major: | 9 |
| MLS Area Minor: | Heights/Greater Heights |
| New Construction?: | No |
| Original List Price: | $599,000 |
| Other Structures: | Sheds |
| Parcel Number: | 020-186-000-0001 |
| Parking Features: | AlleyAccess, None |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch |
| Pool Private?: | No |
| Postal City: | Houston |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 7011 |
| Public Survey Section: | 0 |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Rooms Total: | 5 |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 1 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 1,247 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Universal Property: | US-48201-N-0201860000001-R-N |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1194564570 |
| Current Price: | $599,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48201 |
| Record Signature: | -76,004,945 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:020-186-000-0001 |
Listing Courtesy of: Norhill Realty
Listing Agent: Laura G Ruppert
832-264-0169
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