Rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a spacious historic home with a private pool in a highly desirable Houston neighborhood. Rich in character, the home features original hardwood floors, generous room sizes, multiple living areas, abundant windows, stained-glass accents, and distinctive architectural details throughout. The flexible floor plan offers numerous possibilities for renovation and personalization. Outside, enjoy mature trees, a gated driveway with ample parking, covered porches, a large deck, green space, and a private backyard pool. While the home is currently livable and ready for occupancy, it presents an excellent opportunity for cosmetic updates and personalization to make it your own. Ideal for an investor, renovator, or buyer looking to create a truly special home. Property is being sold As Is, with seller making no repairs. Buyer to independently verify all room dimensions and square footage.
Pending
$789,000
1430 Columbia St, Houston, TX 77008
4beds
2,504sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,599 Square Feet Lot
$783,900 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyard poolPrivate poolCovered porchesSpacious historic homeOriginal hardwood floorsAbundant windowsGenerous room sizes
- 33 days
- 650
- 41
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katherine Weatherford TREC #0487912 713-582-7021,
World Wide Realty,LLC
Source: HAR,MLS#: 40037272
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 18x17
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14x17
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15x11
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11x12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,504
- Total interior livable area: 2,504 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite
Lot
- Size: 6,599 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0201570000020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- 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: $315/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,026,892
- Annual tax amount: $21,824
- Date on market: 7/27/2026
Estimated market value
$783,900
$745,000 - $823,000
$7,355/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $789,000$315/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $789,000$315/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,075 -10.3% | $1,026,892 -1.1% |
| 2024 | $8,998 +12.5% | $1,038,580 -7.2% |
| 2023 | $8,000 -20.7% | $1,119,192 +29.9% |
| 2022 | $10,094 | $861,679 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $886,389 +18.9% |
| 2020 | $10,058 -3.9% | $745,792 -2% |
| 2019 | $10,464 +12.7% | $760,699 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $9,287 | $733,600 |
| 2017 | $9,287 -49.9% | $733,600 |
| 2016 | $18,550 +99.8% | $733,600 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $9,284 | $667,600 +12.1% |
| 2014 | $9,284 | $595,500 +24.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $476,600 +8.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $440,918 +0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $436,945 +39.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $312,669 -8.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $342,614 +4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $329,074 +13.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $290,598 +0.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $289,762 +6.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $272,000 -6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $291,900 +7.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $271,700 +3.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $262,100 +4.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $251,300 +10% |
| 2000 | -- | $228,500 |
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Neighborhood: Greater Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Field Elementary School
- Middle: Hamilton 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.



