Great Opportunity to Own a Highly Visible Property Just Minutes from Downtown Houston! Located in the thriving Arts District/First Ward, 1607 Houston Ave blends the character of a historic home with the flexibility today's buyers seek. The versatile floor plan features multiple private rooms, spacious meeting areas, a full kitchen, multiple restrooms, dedicated storage, and a welcoming front porch with ample on-site parking. Whether you're seeking a unique residence, a law office, real estate brokerage, consulting firm, creative studio, or a live/work environment, this property offers endless possibilities. A spacious loft-style suite with kitchenette provides additional flexibility for guest accommodations, executive offices, employee housing, creative workspace, or income-producing potential. Surrounded by ongoing redevelopment and just minutes from Downtown Houston, this is a rare opportunity in one of Houston's most dynamic neighborhoods.
For sale
$649,900
1607 Houston Ave, Houston, TX 77007
5beds
3,132sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$643,400 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple restroomsMultiple private roomsVersatile floor planAmple on-site parkingFull kitchenSpacious meeting areasWelcoming front porch
- 13 days |
- 183 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
America Hernandez TREC #0620571 713-591-3533,
HomeSmart
Source: HAR,MLS#: 86732297
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Suite, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Island w/ Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,132
- Total interior livable area: 3,132 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0051050000005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Baker Nsbb Blks
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $911,944
- Annual tax amount: $14,535
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$643,400
$611,000 - $676,000
$5,019/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900+0.1%$208/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listing removed | $649,000$207/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$207/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $699,000-6.8%$223/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $749,900-6.3%$239/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $799,900-2.4%$255/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $819,900-3.5%$262/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listing removed | $849,900$271/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $849,900-5.6%$271/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $899,900+63.6%$287/sqft |
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| 2/7/2026 | Price change | $549,900-38.9%$176/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $899,900-5.3%$287/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $949,900-4.9%$303/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $999,000-9.2%$319/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$351/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/20/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,850$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,302 -1.6% | $911,944 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $14,534 | $918,588 |
| 2023 | -- | -- |
| 2022 | $16,301 | $946,403 +16.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $811,670 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $16,556 +24.3% | $769,992 +40% |
| 2019 | $13,319 +35.2% | $550,000 +10% |
| 2018 | $9,854 | $500,000 -9.6% |
| 2017 | $9,854 +11.6% | $553,390 +23.2% |
| 2016 | $8,826 +82.5% | $449,000 -5.1% |
| 2015 | $4,836 | $472,913 +94.9% |
| 2014 | $4,836 | $242,630 +24.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $195,022 |
| 2012 | -- | $195,022 +14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $170,000 -3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $175,500 -9% |
| 2009 | -- | $192,825 +12.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $170,926 +11.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $152,791 +22.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $124,321 +39.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $89,000 -18.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $109,000 +30.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,600 -13.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,400 +9% |
| 2001 | -- | $88,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Crockett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Hogg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Heights High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crockett Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Hogg Middle School (Houston)
- High: Heights High School
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