A rare opportunity to own a piece of Houston history. Ideally located on iconic Houston Avenue in the heart of Houston Heights, this landmark property offers exceptional flexibility for commercial, residential, or mixed-use use. Currently configured as office space, it can easily transition back to a distinctive private residence while preserving its historic character and architectural charm. Ideal for a boutique headquarters, creative studio, medical or professional office, gallery, or one-of-a-kind urban home. Enjoy an expansive rooftop with unobstructed downtown Houston skyline views. Just minutes from Downtown, Buffalo Bayou, premier dining, and entertainment, this is more than a property—it's an opportunity to own a legacy. Historic properties with this level of versatility, location, and potential rarely become available.
For sale
$5,000,000
1719 Houston Ave, Houston, TX 77007
4beds
6,445sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
10,001 Square Feet Lot
$4,689,500 Zestimate®
$776/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 24 days
- 461
- 35
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brittany Shattuck TREC #0814895 832-524-6415,
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Source: HAR,MLS#: 32969341
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 12x24
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 11x21
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 11x21
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11x12
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 432
- Dimensions: 18x24
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 399
- Dimensions: 21x19
Primary bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12x9
Sunroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 6x11
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Gas
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,445
- Total interior livable area: 6,445 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 16
- Parking features: No Garage
- Garage spaces: 16
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 10,001 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0051060000008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Baker Nsbb
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $776/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,540,226
- Annual tax amount: $32,493
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
Estimated market value
$4,689,500
$4.41M - $4.92M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000+81.8%$776/sqft |
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| 12/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/25/2022 | Pending sale | $2,750,000$427/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$427/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,493 +36.3% | $1,540,226 +35.2% |
| 2024 | $23,834 -74.6% | $1,139,106 -51.1% |
| 2023 | $93,879 +1786.9% | $2,329,720 +128.4% |
| 2022 | $4,975 | $1,020,000 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,000,000 +33.3% |
| 2020 | $4,757 +1.5% | $750,000 |
| 2019 | $4,688 +22.1% | $750,000 |
| 2018 | $3,840 | $750,000 +36.4% |
| 2017 | $3,840 +12.1% | $550,000 +29.7% |
| 2016 | $3,427 | $424,106 +19.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $355,681 -4.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $371,305 |
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Neighborhood: Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crockett Elementary School (Houston)
- 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.




