This one-of-a-kind metal container home sits just minutes from downtown Houston and offers an affordable alternative to older homes in the area. With two bedrooms and two full baths, it’s an open layout with wood-look flooring throughout, granite countertops, and covered porches in the front and back—perfect for taking in some fresh air. Built in 2013 with energy efficiency in mind, the home features spray foam insulation in the ceilings, batt insulation in the walls, low-E double-pane windows, and 3 mini-split A/C system that keeps the house cool while keeping bills low. There’s a full in-house laundry setup, storage space throughout, and an automatic driveway gate that adds a sense of security. Fully fenced and sitting in a gentrifying part of the Greater Fifth Ward and Denver Harbor area, this property is move-in ready and a solid fit for first-time buyers, landlords, or anyone looking for a short-term rental option. Under $200K, and hard to find something else like it.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (4/29)
$174,900
1709 Dan St, Houston, TX 77020
2beds
1,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2013
3,079 Square Feet Lot
$169,600 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 63 days |
- 384 |
- 40 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Edgerton TREC #0635655 281-800-8014,
All City Real Estate
Source: HAR,MLS#: 85395033
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo, Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry
Heating
- Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 2 Bedrooms Down, All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows, Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Driveway Gate, Driveway
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 3,079 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0513660000011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2013
Details
- Builder name: Build-A-Box Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Lighting
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Burkes Add 02
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $225,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,716
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: None
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Curbs
Estimated market value
$169,600
$161,000 - $178,000
$1,863/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$137/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$141/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900$148/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Pending sale | $189,900$148/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $189,900-5%$148/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $199,900-16.7%$156/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $239,900-4%$187/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Price change | $249,900+38.9%$195/sqft |
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| 2/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900-10%$141/sqft |
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| 7/21/2024 | Listing removed | $199,995-9.1%$156/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Price change | $219,995-2.2%$172/sqft |
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| 4/10/2024 | Price change | $224,995-2.2%$176/sqft |
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| 3/30/2024 | Price change | $229,995-2.1%$180/sqft |
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| 3/24/2024 | Price change | $234,995-3.7%$184/sqft |
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| 3/16/2024 | Price change | $243,999-2%$191/sqft |
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| 3/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,000+7.1%$195/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $232,400$182/sqft |
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| 2/8/2024 | Pending sale | $232,400$182/sqft |
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| 12/28/2023 | Price change | $232,400-4.1%$182/sqft |
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| 12/20/2023 | Price change | $242,400-1%$189/sqft |
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| 11/25/2023 | Price change | $244,900-2%$191/sqft |
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| 11/16/2023 | Price change | $249,900-2%$195/sqft |
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| 10/16/2023 | Price change | $254,900-3.8%$199/sqft |
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| 8/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $264,900$207/sqft |
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| 1/4/2007 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,790 -12.6% | $225,400 -14% |
| 2024 | $5,484 +9.9% | $262,085 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $4,992 -0.8% | $247,759 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $5,033 | $228,566 +21% |
| 2021 | -- | $188,913 +23.4% |
| 2020 | $3,674 +16.5% | $153,137 +17.6% |
| 2019 | $3,154 +26.9% | $130,254 +17% |
| 2018 | $2,485 | $111,355 +13.2% |
| 2017 | $2,485 -0.1% | $98,376 |
| 2016 | $2,488 +191.5% | $98,376 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $853 | $95,575 +187.9% |
| 2014 | $853 | $33,195 -2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $33,956 +12.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $30,123 +6.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $28,363 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $27,800 +13.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $24,500 +20.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $20,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $20,300 +20.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Greater Fifth Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Atherton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Fleming Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Wheatley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Atherton Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Fleming Middle School
- High: Wheatley 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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