Nestled in sought-after Cottage Grove, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home with a two car garage offers a fantastic floor plan and a generously sized backyard ideal for outdoor living and entertaining. Ideal two story floor plan with first floor living! The kitchen features updated cabinetry, updated hardware, a pantry and refreshed finishes for a clean, contemporary feel. Upgraded wood plank tile flooring in the entry, kitchen, and baths and multiple light fixtures have been updated, and ceiling fans have been added. Each bedroom closet is a walk-in leaving room for ample storage. Outside, enjoy a large patio, with outdoor lighting, artificial turf and easy landscaping with potted plants for a welcoming backyard retreat. New roof, June 2026. Partial recent interior paint adds a fresh touch. Walkable to nearby restaurants and shops, with easy access to I-10 and major freeways for a convenient commute to Downtown, Midtown, and the Galleria.
For sale
Price cut: $9.1K (5/6)
$459,900
5242 Eigel St, Houston, TX 77007
3beds
2,478sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2002
2,687 Square Feet Lot
$453,700 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated cabinetryCeiling fansUpdated hardwareArtificial turfNew roof
- 154 days |
- 68 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lauren Teare TREC #0525089 832-524-9370,
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Source: HAR,MLS#: 30092286
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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: Jetted Tub, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo, Vanity Area
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Full Size, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Crown Molding, All Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,478
- Total interior livable area: 2,478 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Additional Parking, Assigned, Auto Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Common Area, Accessible Doors, Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Kitchen Appliances
Features
- Levels: All Levels
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Back Green Space
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,687 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, On Street
Details
- Parcel number: 0101820000144
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cottage Grove Sec 01
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,375
- Annual tax amount: $8,838
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Exclusions: See Listing Agent
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs
Estimated market value
$453,700
$431,000 - $476,000
$3,069/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,900$186/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Pending sale | $459,900$186/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $459,900-1.9%$186/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $469,000-2.3%$189/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $480,000+33.4%$194/sqft |
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| 2/23/2017 | Listing removed | $359,900$145/sqft |
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| 2/2/2017 | Pending sale | $359,900$145/sqft |
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| 1/23/2017 | Price change | $359,900-2.7%$145/sqft |
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| 10/8/2016 | Price change | $369,998-2.6%$149/sqft |
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| 8/30/2016 | Price change | $379,998-2.6%$153/sqft |
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| 8/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $389,998$157/sqft |
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| 2/6/2012 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 1/2/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,964 -14.2% | $422,375 -9.4% |
| 2024 | $6,948 -46% | $466,136 +1.4% |
| 2023 | $12,865 +87.9% | $459,527 +11.8% |
| 2022 | $6,846 | $411,076 +8.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $379,084 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $6,407 -2.4% | $347,609 -1.4% |
| 2019 | $6,566 -2.1% | $352,675 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $6,706 | $340,019 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $6,706 -1.9% | $345,000 -1.7% |
| 2016 | $6,834 -13.1% | $351,000 -5.8% |
| 2015 | $7,866 | $372,635 +21.8% |
| 2014 | $7,866 | $306,000 +13.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $269,733 +6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $253,962 |
| 2011 | -- | $253,962 |
| 2010 | -- | $253,962 |
| 2009 | -- | $253,962 -2.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $260,914 +7.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $242,467 |
| 2006 | -- | $242,467 +4.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $231,550 -22.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $300,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Hogg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memorial Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Hogg Middle School (Houston)
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
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