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.
For sale
$999,000
1137 W 26th St, Houston, TX 77008
2beds
1,061sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.41 Acres Lot
$949,100 Zestimate®
$942/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsAbundant natural lightTruly park-like settingLush tree-lined property
- 31 days |
- 150 |
- 14 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Star Massing TREC #0633444 832-640-1628,
Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights
Source: HAR,MLS#: 72989179
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
$949,100
$902,000 - $997,000
$2,625/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $999,000-20%$942/sqft |
Source:  HAR #72989179 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $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 |
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Neighborhood: Greater Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sinclair Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Hamilton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Waltrip High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sinclair Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Hamilton Middle School (Houston)
- High: Waltrip High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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