Charming 1920's Heights Bungalow Sits Proudly On Iconic Heights Boulevard, Offering Historic Character, Inviting Living Spaces + A 1 Bedroom and 1 bath Garage Apartment! This beauty blends classic details w/everyday function, from the Historic Brick Driveway & covered front porch to original hardwood floors, rich millwork, glass doorknobs, pocket & French doors, custom built-ins & black-&-white baths. Main home offers spacious living & dining areas, & an oversized kitchen w/wall-to-wall cabinetry, granite counters & a large pantry. Roomy primary suite has a custom closet & ensuite bath w/tub & separate shower. Flex room is ideal for a home office, gym or creative space, while the guest bedroom offers a large closet & easy access to a full bath w/a claw-foot tub & pedestal sink. Garage apt adds incredible versatility w/its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, full bath & storage. Enjoy a beloved Heights location close to parks, trails, restaurants, coffee shops, art, shopping & more!
Pending
Price cut: $50K (7/29)
$899,000
1240 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
2beds
1,564sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$865,200 Zestimate®
$575/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inviting living spacesOriginal hardwood floorsCustom built-insGranite countersWall-to-wall cabinetryHistoric characterCustom closet
- 68 days
- 119
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shawn Manderscheid TREC #0463952 832-753-4242,
eXp Realty LLC
Source: HAR,MLS#: 28537378
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Garage Apartment, Quarters/Guest House, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13x09
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16x11
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 07x07
Other
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12x08
Breakfast
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 348
- Dimensions: 29x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20x13
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12x07
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20x14
Primary bath
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Utility room
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Double Oven, Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Crown Molding, Prewired for Alarm System, 2 Bedrooms Down, 1 Bedroom Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,564
- Total interior livable area: 1,564 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51 x 150
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0201830000021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block & Beam
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Attic Vents, Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Prewired for Alarm System
- Subdivision: Houston Heights
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $575/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $833,956
- Annual tax amount: $17,723
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$865,200
$822,000 - $908,000
$2,999/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$575/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $899,000-5.3%$575/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $949,000-4.6%$607/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000$636/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listing removed | $995,000$636/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000-2.9%$636/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listing removed | $1,025,000$655/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000$655/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500+42.9%$2/sqft |
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| 1/7/2020 | Listing removed | $2,450$2/sqft |
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| 11/13/2019 | Price change | $2,450-5.8%$2/sqft |
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| 10/31/2019 | Price change | $2,600-5.5%$2/sqft |
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| 10/4/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,750$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,848 +9.3% | $833,956 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $4,436 | $800,616 -11% |
| 2023 | -- | $900,000 +26.1% |
| 2022 | $5,443 | $713,663 -0.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $718,780 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $5,759 +2.2% | $675,000 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $5,634 +20.2% | $637,500 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $4,687 | $600,000 -3.1% |
| 2017 | $4,687 +11% | $619,000 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $4,223 -13.2% | $550,000 -1.6% |
| 2015 | $4,863 | $558,816 +27% |
| 2014 | $4,863 | $440,000 +12.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $390,000 -0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $391,369 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $413,866 |
| 2009 | -- | $413,866 +12% |
| 2008 | -- | $369,406 +8% |
| 2007 | -- | $341,913 +10.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $308,907 |
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Neighborhood: Greater Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harvard Elementary School
- Middle: Hogg Middle School (Houston)
- High: Heights 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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