This is an amazing, free standing, single family home located in the Third Ward within walking distance of the University of Houston and Light Rail. It is a rare find in this rapidly changing neighborhood surrounded by new construction. This could be a great starter home, a value performing rental, or the perfect place to call home while you plan your next step on this 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The home backs up onto a green space zone owned by the City of Houston which buffers right up to Elgin, providing additional privacy on the back side of the lot. The seller has meticulously upgraded the home with new flooring, countertops, tile, fresh paint, cabinets, sinks, etc. - just to name a few. You are pleasantly surprised as you step inside and notice the attention to renovation details. The home is super clean, fresh and bright. A carport, storage shed and fully fenced yard add to its many "wow" features that are almost impossible to find at this price so close to the University of Houston.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/24)
$215,000
3253 Francis St, Houston, TX 77004
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$206,500 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 58 days |
- 252 |
- 19 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles Irwin TREC #0664781 832-862-1875,
NB Elite Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 87679661
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 2 Bedrooms Down, All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway Gate, No Garage, Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Green Space, Side Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0510440000011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Booker T Washington
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,704
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$206,500
$196,000 - $217,000
$1,821/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$165/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+36.4%$173/sqft |
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| 5/14/2020 | Listing removed | $164,900$127/sqft |
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| 4/21/2020 | Pending sale | $164,900$127/sqft |
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| 4/18/2020 | Price change | $164,900-8.3%$127/sqft |
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| 2/29/2020 | Price change | $179,900-29.5%$138/sqft |
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| 2/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $255,000$196/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,347 -12.4% | $229,000 |
| 2024 | $2,680 +19.8% | $229,000 -11.4% |
| 2023 | $2,238 -16.3% | $258,474 +14% |
| 2022 | $2,674 | $226,718 +42.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $159,000 +9.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $145,073 +27.9% |
| 2019 | $482 | $113,419 |
| 2018 | $482 | $113,419 +13.5% |
| 2017 | $482 -80.9% | $99,919 -18.3% |
| 2016 | $2,527 +427.3% | $122,293 -11.6% |
| 2015 | $479 | $138,370 +58.1% |
| 2014 | $479 | $87,544 |
| 2013 | -- | $87,544 |
| 2012 | -- | $87,544 |
| 2011 | -- | $87,544 |
| 2010 | -- | $87,544 -16.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $104,659 |
| 2008 | -- | $104,659 -6.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $111,765 +12.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,661 +4.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $95,238 -10.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $106,300 +27.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $83,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $83,100 +18.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $70,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Greater Third Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Blackshear Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Cullen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Yates High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blackshear Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Cullen Middle School (Houston)
- High: Yates 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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