640 W 17th Street
Houston, TX 77008
$717,001 - $827,000
Meticulously maintained, New Orleans-style home in the heart of Houston Heights with timeless classic charm. Extensive improvements completed in 2026 include refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior wall and trim paint, kitchen and bath cabinetry. 2nd floor and garage apartment AC and condenser were replaced in 2025. Water heater was replaced in 2022. Fridge, range, and microwave were replaced in 2024. The open-concept kitchen overlooks the spacious family room and features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting, and a charming window seat in the breakfast area. All bedrooms are located upstairs, including the generous primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and private balcony. The low-maintenance backyard is designed for easy living with artificial turf, a sprinkler system. Alley-accessed two-car garage includes an approximately 400-square-foot garage apartment/flex space that's perfect as a fourth bedroom, home office, gym, or guest suite.
| Listing Id: | 74773807 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $799,000 |
| Close Price: | $775,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-11-10 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 2,194 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Houston |
| County Or Parish: | Harris |
| Subdivision: | Houston Heights |
| Postal Code: | 77008 |
| Year Built: | 2010 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, and Refrigerator |
| Room Type: | DiningRoom, GarageApartment, GuestQuarters, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom, HalfBath |
| Attached Garage?: | No |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 4 |
| Building Area Total: | 2,194.0 |
| Construction Materials: | CementSiding |
| Cooling: | Central Air and Electric |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | North |
| Directions: | From I-10, exit N Durham Drive/ N Shepheard Drive, Head North, Turn Right on 17th Street, Home is on your right. |
| Elementary School: | HELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| Elementary School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Exterior Features: | CoveredPatio, EnclosedPorch, FullyFenced, Fence, IrrigationSprinklers, Porch, Patio |
| Fencing: | BackYard |
| Fireplace Features: | GasLog |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Tile, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Garage Spaces: | 2.0 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Appliances, Hvac, Thermostat |
| Green Indoor Air Quality: | Ventilation |
| Heating: | Central, Gas |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL |
| High School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Interior Features: | AllBedroomsUp, DoubleVanity, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, JettedTub, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, BathInPrimaryBedroom, Pantry, SeparateShower, CeilingFans, ProgrammableThermostat |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup |
| Lease Considered?: | No |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| List Team Key: | 14179 |
| List Team Key Numeric: | 14,179 |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | Subdivision, BacksToGreenbeltPark |
| Lot Size Area: | 3,275.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | HAMILTON 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: | $839,000 |
| Other Structures: | GarageApartment |
| Parcel Number: | 020-124-000-0061 |
| Parking Features: | AdditionalParking, AlleyAccess, Detached, Garage |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-10-12 |
| Pool Private?: | No |
| Postal City: | Houston |
| Public Survey Section: | 1 |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Security Features: | Prewired, SecuritySystemLeased, SmokeDetectors |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Status: | Closed |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 640 |
| Universal Property: | US-48201-N-0201240000061-R-N |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1176766756 |
| Current Price: | $775,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48201 |
| Record Signature: | 1,508,951,110 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:020-124-000-0061 |
Listing Courtesy of: Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights
Listing Agent: Tommy J Walker
281-948-1316
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