Great opportunity in Upper Kirby! Classic updated brick bungalow with amazing curb appeal. This spacious 1 to 2 bed, 2 bath with a study, has an incredible kitchen w/ S/S Viking hood & range, granite countertops and more. The home has been outfitted with low-e windows and radiant barrier. The backyard sports a fabulous pebble-tech pool w/ fountains, surrounded by cool deck. The arbor covered deck is perfect for entertaining guests. This charming bungalow is a must see! All info per Seller
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1956 Portsmouth St, Houston, TX 77098
2beds
1,715sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1938
6,150 Square Feet Lot
$792,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,333 Estimated rent
Home value
$792,800
$721,000 - $872,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,715 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 6,150 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0571210000019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $786,335
- Annual tax amount: $16,711
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Listing removed | $825,000$481/sqft |
Source:  HAR #97406968 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Pending sale | $825,000$481/sqft |
Source: HAR #97406968 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $825,000+3.8%$481/sqft |
Source: HAR #97406968 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2024 | Pending sale | $795,000$464/sqft |
Source: HAR #72958928 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $795,000+48.6%$464/sqft |
Source: HAR #72958928 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2015 | Listing removed | $535,000$312/sqft |
Source: Greenwood King Properties #16460345 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $535,000$312/sqft |
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| 2/5/2015 | Pending sale | $535,000$312/sqft |
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| 1/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $535,000$312/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,711 +53.8% | $786,335 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $10,869 -1.3% | $700,000 -9.7% |
| 2023 | $11,012 -3.4% | $774,917 +15.9% |
| 2022 | $11,400 | $668,896 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $655,800 0% |
| 2020 | $11,942 +9.2% | $656,037 +12% |
| 2019 | $10,932 +5.5% | $585,750 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $10,362 | $525,000 |
| 2017 | $10,362 -0.1% | $525,000 |
| 2016 | $10,371 +45.7% | $525,000 |
| 2015 | $7,118 | $525,000 +33.5% |
| 2014 | $7,118 | $393,398 +22.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $320,935 |
| 2012 | -- | $320,935 |
| 2011 | -- | $320,935 |
| 2010 | -- | $320,935 |
| 2009 | -- | $320,935 +0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $318,366 +2.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $309,886 +14.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $271,480 +1.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $267,080 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $242,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $242,800 +14.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $211,900 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $192,700 +10% |
| 2000 | -- | $175,200 |
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Neighborhood: Neartown - Montrose
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Poe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Lanier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: HISD
- Middle: HISD
- High: HISD
- District: Houston
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77098
- Neartown - Montrose
- 1956 Portsmouth St
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