For sale

$999,000

1137 W 26th St, Houston, TX 77008

2beds

1,061sqft

$7,474/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

0.41 Acres Lot

$949,700 Zestimate^®

$942/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

High ceilingsAbundant natural lightTruly park-like settingLush tree-lined property

Rare opportunity to own approximately 19,372 SF of unrestricted land in the heart of Shady Acres. Currently home to a thriving landscape design firm, this lush, tree-lined property offers endless possibilities for luxury townhomes, a private estate, commercial use, or a creative live/work concept. The existing building features high ceilings and abundant natural light, while the expansive grounds are filled with mature trees and established landscaping that create a truly park-like setting. Surrounded by high-end new construction and just minutes from the Heights Hike & Bike Trail, popular restaurants, breweries, shopping, I-10, and Loop 610, this is a rare chance to develop one of the area’s most distinctive properties. The combination of size and mature trees creates a truly distinctive development opportunity.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher

Features

High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,061
Total interior livable area: 1,061 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Workshop in Garage
Garage spaces: 4

Features

Stories: 1
Exterior features: Back Green Space
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 0.41 Acres
Features: Back Yard, Other, Subdivided, Wooded, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Parcel number: 0561630000096

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Shady Acres

Location

Region: Houston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $942/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,126,428
Annual tax amount: $21,610
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Ownership: Full Ownership

Estimated market value

$949,700

$902,000 - $997,000

$2,491/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/23/2026	Listed for sale	$999,000-20%$942/sqft
Source: HAR #72989179 Report a problem
7/14/2026	Listing removed	$1,249,500$1,178/sqft
Source: HAR #49624686 Report a problem
7/23/2025	Listed for sale	$1,249,500-6.7%$1,178/sqft
Source: HAR #49624686 Report a problem
12/26/2024	Listed for sale	$1,338,750$1,262/sqft
Source: NTREIS #20802848 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,605 +1.1%	$1,126,428 +8.6%
2024	$10,490 -17.4%	$1,037,178 -9.7%
2023	$12,700 -2.9%	$1,149,102 +19.7%
2022	$13,079	$959,891 +7.7%
2021	--	$891,634 +14.1%
2020	$11,868 +9.2%	$781,208 +10%
2019	$10,864 +16.4%	$710,250 +25.6%
2018	$9,333	$565,387
2017	$9,333 +10.3%	$565,387 -24.6%
2016	$8,465	$749,800 -0.7%
2015	--	$755,000 +15.6%
2014	--	$652,836 +100.9%
2013	--	$325,000
2012	--	$325,000 +8.3%
2011	--	$300,000 -10.5%
2010	--	$335,239 -3.7%
2009	--	$348,127 -13.4%
2008	--	$401,861 +21.1%
2007	--	$331,781 +3.9%
2006	--	$319,321 +21.1%
2005	--	$263,600