For sale

$190,000

12511 Rubin St, Houston, TX 77047

3beds

1,627sqft

$1,383/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1965

8,049 Square Feet Lot

$187,700 Zestimate^®

$117/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming one-storySoaring high ceilingsFormal dining roomInviting floor planSpacious great roomQuiet cul-de-sacGreat-sized kitchen

Charming Cul-de-Sac Gem in Hillwood — Original Character with Endless Potential! Welcome to this charming one-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the well-preserved and beloved Hillwood community — a property brimming with original charm and incredible potential just waiting to be unlocked! The thoughtful layout features a formal dining room, formal living room, and a great-sized kitchen that flows seamlessly into the spacious Great Room — boasting soaring high ceilings and wonderful views of the lovely backyard. The huge master bedroom offers generous space, and two additional bedrooms round out this inviting floor plan. Situated in an emerging area with tremendous upside, this property is a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to personalize and add value in a neighborhood on the rise. Conveniently located near the Sam Houston Tollway, Downtown and Inner Loop, and the Texas Medical Center — access to Houston's best is effortless!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Utility Room

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 252
Dimensions: 18x14

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 140
Dimensions: 14x10

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13x12

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13x10

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 126
Dimensions: 14x9

Living room

Level: First
Area: 216
Dimensions: 18x12

Primary bath

Level: First
Area: 64
Dimensions: 8x8

Utility room

Level: First
Area: 24
Dimensions: 6x4

Heating

Electric

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

All Bedrooms Down, Split Plan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,627
Total interior livable area: 1,627 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 8,049 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 0871970000007

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition,Wood

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1965

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Hillwood Sec 01

Location

Region: Houston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $117/sqft
Tax assessed value: $165,826
Annual tax amount: $3,173
Date on market: 8/21/2026
Ownership: Full Ownership
Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete, Curbs

Estimated market value

$187,700

$178,000 - $197,000

$1,659/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/21/2026	Listed for sale	$190,000$117/sqft
Source: HAR #72803954 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$165,826
2024	--	$165,826 +3.2%
2023	--	$160,662 +15.7%
2022	$231	$138,827 +14.3%
2021	--	$121,424 +37.1%
2020	$231	$88,552
2019	$231	$88,552 +11.6%
2018	$231	$79,350
2017	$231	$79,350
2016	$231 -67.3%	$79,350 +7%
2015	$708	$74,150
2014	$708	$74,150
2013	--	$74,150
2012	--	$74,150
2011	--	$74,150
2010	--	$74,150
2009	--	$74,150 -2.5%
2007	--	$76,058 +8.3%
2006	--	$70,200 +6.2%
2005	--	$66,110 +10%
2004	--	$60,100 +9.9%
2003	--	$54,700 +9.8%
2002	--	$49,800 +9.9%
2001	--	$45,300 +19.8%
2000	--	$37,800