For sale

$539,000

1007 Kern St, Houston, TX 77009

3beds

1,994sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2008

2,500 Square Feet Lot

$524,600 Zestimate^®

$270/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Abundant natural lightTwo walk-in closetsGenerous storageConvenient half bath

Charming freestanding 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of the Heights. The home features an open floor plan with high ceilings, freshly painted (2026), abundant natural light, generous storage, and a private backyard with a covered wood deck (wood replaced 2024). First-floor living is ideal for entertaining, offering a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs includes all three bedrooms (hickory floors 2021), highlighted by a spacious primary suite with a spa tub and two walk-in closets, plus two secondary bedrooms located just down the hall. The property also offers a rare extended private driveway with ample guest parking. Roof was replaced in Mar 2024. Owners used the oversized insulated garage with the A/C and new epoxy floor (all updates 2023) as an office! HVAC 2016. The home is zoned to Field Elem, a short walk from the Norhill Esplanade, Studewood restaurants, 19th St shopping, and the Houston Farmers Market.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Family Room, Utility Room

Primary bathroom

Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Jetted Tub, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Balcony, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
Windows: Window Coverings

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,994
Total interior livable area: 1,994 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Additional Parking, Double-Wide Driveway
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck
Exterior features: Back Green Space, Balcony
Has spa: Yes
Fencing: Back Yard,Full

Lot

Size: 2,500 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Other, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 1306390010002

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2008

Utilities & green energy

Water: Water District

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Kern Street

Location

Region: Houston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $270/sqft
Tax assessed value: $439,710
Annual tax amount: $9,345
Date on market: 6/17/2026
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$524,600

$498,000 - $551,000

$3,071/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/24/2026	Listed for rent	$3,200-1.5%$2/sqft
Source: HAR #86383860 Report a problem
6/17/2026	Listed for sale	$539,000$270/sqft
Source: HAR #61800960 Report a problem
6/4/2026	Listing removed	$539,000$270/sqft
Source: HAR #57414044 Report a problem
5/11/2026	Price change	$539,000-1.8%$270/sqft
Source: HAR #57414044 Report a problem
4/20/2026	Listed for sale	$549,000+90%$275/sqft
Source: HAR #57414044 Report a problem
4/15/2026	Listing removed	$3,249$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
4/10/2026	Price change	$3,249-7.1%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
4/1/2026	Listed for rent	$3,499$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/2/2012	Listing removed	$289,000$145/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Houston Metropolitan #17987989 Report a problem
7/13/2012	Pending sale	$289,000$145/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Houston Metropolitan #17987989 Report a problem
6/23/2012	Listed for sale	$289,000$145/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan #17987989 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,259 +7.2%	$439,710 +9.9%
2024	$5,839 +2.9%	$400,000 -1.3%
2023	$5,673 -12.1%	$405,150 +3.9%
2022	$6,452	$390,040 +3.4%
2021	--	$377,153 +4.7%
2020	$6,646 -2.8%	$360,071 -1.8%
2019	$6,837 +4.8%	$366,638 +5.8%
2018	$6,527	$346,606 +3.1%
2017	$6,527 -2.8%	$336,192 -2.6%
2016	$6,714 +11.7%	$345,120 -2.8%
2015	$6,010	$354,991 +15.6%
2014	$6,010	$307,000 +12.8%
2013	--	$272,197
2012	--	$272,197 +3%
2011	--	$264,145 +5.6%
2010	--	$250,225 +67.5%
2009	--	$149,431

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