840 Cortlandt Street, #8
Houston, TX 77007
$1,385,000
A rare opportunity in the heart of the Heights, 840 Cortlandt is an iconic 100+ year-old eight-unit property, lovingly maintained by the same owner for 50 years. Set on an 8,580 sq ft lot just steps from White Oak Dr, Harvard Elementary, Heights Mercantile and the hike & bike trail, the property is currently occupied with long-term tenants. Interiors retain the character of the original home with hardwood floors, subway tile and timeless finishes. The main building includes four 1-bedroom units and two studios, while the garage offers two additional 2-bedroom apartments. Alley access and parking for eight vehicles. Designated historic, commercial and multifamily, this is a truly unique property in a prime Heights location. Garage apartments are 1,296 sq ft and are not included in the listed building square footage. Hold as an income producing investment property or build out your dream home. Freshly painted exterior. See listing attachments for rent roll, updates and unit details.
| Listing Id: | 61714295 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,385,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Property Sub Type: | MultiFamily |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 4,116 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $26,205 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Houston |
| County Or Parish: | Harris |
| Subdivision: | Houston Heights |
| Postal Code: | 77007 |
| Year Built: | 1920 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 2 |
| Appliances: | Refrigerator |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 1 |
| Building Area Total: | 4,116.0 |
| Carport?: | Yes |
| Construction Materials: | WoodSiding |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Electric, Other, and Window Units |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | West |
| Directions: | Take I-10 East towards the Heights. Exit Heights Boulevard and turn left (north). Turn right onto White Oak and left onto Cortlandt Street. Continue to 840 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007. |
| Disclosures: | Other |
| Elementary School: | HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| Elementary School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Flooring: | Tile, Wood, Hardwood |
| Heating: | Central, Gas, Other, WindowUnit |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL |
| High School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, Exchange1031, InvestorFinancing, Other, Trade |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Area: | 8,580.0 |
| 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 |
| Operating Expense Includes: | Accounting, Maintenance, ProfessionalManagement, RealEstateTax, WaterSewer |
| Original List Price: | $1,385,000 |
| Other Parking: | One |
| Parcel Number: | 020-245-000-0021 |
| Parking Features: | Carport |
| Postal City: | Houston |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1660 |
| Public Survey Section: | 0 |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 840 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Universal Property: | US-48201-N-0202450000021-R-N |
| Utilities: | Water Available |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1191013792 |
| Current Price: | $1,385,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48201 |
| Record Signature: | 858,984,912 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:020-245-000-0021 |
Listing Courtesy of: Realty Of America, LLC
Listing Agent: Eileen Smedley
281-450-7420
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