Welcome to 5118 Burt Street in the highly sought-after Ella Lee Forest community! Situated on a spacious corner lot beneath mature trees, this charming two-story home offers timeless curb appeal with double front porches perfect for relaxing mornings or evening conversations. Inside, you’ll find a functional layout filled with natural light, hardwood floors, generous living spaces, and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen features gas cooking, ample cabinet and counter space, and opens seamlessly to the breakfast area and living room, making it ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite includes a spacious bath with dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, and large walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, office space, or playrooms. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with gated driveway access. NEW ROOF (2023). Conveniently located near parks, restaurants, shopping, and major Houston highways! Great Home to make your own!
Pending
$489,000
5118 Burt St, Houston, TX 77018
3beds
1,956sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
6,821 Square Feet Lot
$477,500 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceHardwood floorsGenerous living spacesSpacious corner lotLarge walk-in closetTimeless curb appealSoaking tub
- 56 days |
- 102 |
- 12 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Brown TREC #0740766 713-829-2516,
eXp Realty LLC
Source: HAR,MLS#: 85478218
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- Balcony, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,956
- Total interior livable area: 1,956 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,821 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0845420000001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ella Lee Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $449,705
- Annual tax amount: $9,557
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$477,500
$454,000 - $501,000
$2,397/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Pending sale | $489,000$250/sqft |
Source:  HAR #85478218 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+63.1%$250/sqft |
Source: HAR #85478218 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2010 | Listing removed | $299,900$153/sqft |
Source: Sangalang Realty Group #41407573 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2009 | Listed for sale | $299,900$153/sqft |
Source: Sangalang Realty Group #41407573 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,195 -23.7% | $449,705 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $2,877 -47.1% | $435,558 +3.1% |
| 2023 | $5,438 -30.3% | $422,573 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $7,797 | $389,494 +5.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $370,000 -0.3% |
| 2020 | $8,878 +23.4% | $371,016 +24.9% |
| 2019 | $7,192 -4.1% | $297,000 |
| 2018 | $7,503 | $297,000 |
| 2017 | $7,503 -0.1% | $297,000 |
| 2016 | $7,510 | $297,000 -17% |
| 2015 | -- | $357,720 +45.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $245,540 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $252,182 +17.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $215,000 +11.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $193,000 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $204,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $204,000 +0.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $203,679 -0.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $204,425 +6% |
| 2005 | -- | $192,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $192,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $192,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $192,800 +0.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $191,200 +24.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $153,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Oak Forest - Garden Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Oak Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Black Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Waltrip High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oak Forest Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Black Middle School
- High: Waltrip 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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