Experience quintessential neighborhood living in the heart of the Historic Heights. This charming 1920 residence blends the character and architectural appeal of a classic Heights home with an exceptional location. Set on a generous 6,600-square-foot corner lot with alley access, the property offers wonderful flexibility to move right in, utilize as a rental property or thoughtfully renovate your dream home. Enjoy the timeless front porch with a classic porch swing. The foyer welcomes you in with original hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. Large front living room with stunning windows and natural light. Glass French doors lead to separate dining room or home office. Two generous-sized bedrooms. Updates include: new water heater, recent HVAC and new electrical panel. Two bedroom guest house with updated plumbing, electrical and water heater. Walkable to many neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, retail, and parks. Zoned to Harvard Elementary and minutes from downtown.
For sale
Price cut: $41K (11/5)
$599,000
1247 Columbia St, Houston, TX 77008
2beds
1,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,599 Square Feet Lot
$612,400 Zestimate®
$527/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Laura Ruppert TREC #0757689 832-264-0169,
Norhill Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 34356643
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11x13
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11x13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12x13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13x16
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12x13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 2 Bedrooms Down, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,599 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0201860000001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Unknown, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Houston Heights
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $527/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $715,468
- Annual tax amount: $15,249
- Date on market: 11/5/2026
- Road surface type: Curbs
Estimated market value
$612,400
$582,000 - $643,000
$2,452/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2026 | Price change | $599,000-6.4%$527/sqft |
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| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $640,000$563/sqft |
Source: HAR #32585134 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source:  HAR #94923296 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,250-41.9%$1/sqft |
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| 6/18/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: HAR #61069500 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,150+79.2%$2/sqft |
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| 12/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/28/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,205 +3.1% | $715,468 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $14,751 +0.2% | $705,012 -3.5% |
| 2023 | $14,715 +15.2% | $730,365 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $12,771 | $579,983 +1.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $572,789 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $13,528 +3.4% | $563,791 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $13,079 +1.9% | $540,083 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $12,831 | $507,892 |
| 2017 | $12,831 +13.3% | $507,892 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $11,328 +29.6% | $448,000 +8.7% |
| 2015 | $8,740 | $412,000 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $8,740 | $379,667 +21.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $312,000 +11% |
| 2010 | -- | $281,183 |
| 2009 | -- | $281,183 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $272,026 +10.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $246,131 +3.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $237,959 +12.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $210,695 |
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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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