Houston Heights Honey! Move-in ready and full of character, this charming Heights home blends historic appeal with modern updates. Relax on the inviting front porch, then step inside to beautifully refinished original hardwood floors and an updated gourmet kitchen perfect for entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers a large bedroom and generous walk-in closet. Escape to the private backyard oasis with ample space for outdoor living, gardening, or entertaining. Alley access and an oversized backyard provide excellent potential to add a garage with a garage apartment above for guests, a home office, or rental income (buyer to verify). Located in one of Houston's most desirable historic neighborhoods, this home offers timeless charm, modern comfort, and outstanding future possibilities. A rare Heights opportunity you won't want to miss!
For sale
$650,000
714 Waverly St, Houston, TX 77007
2beds
1,210sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
4,399 Square Feet Lot
$617,300 Zestimate®
$537/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Alley accessOversized backyardGenerous walk-in closetInviting front porchLarge bedroomSpacious primary suite
- 84 days
- 188
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erica Balaban TREC #0673084 832-439-2979,
Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA,
Jeffrey George TREC #0463308 281-336-3121,
Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA
Source: HAR,MLS#: 4279718
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12x14
Utility room
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Flooring: Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,210
- Total interior livable area: 1,210 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway Gate, No Garage, Driveway
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,399 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0202620000026
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Unknown
- Foundation: Block & Beam
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Houston Heights
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $537/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $445,008
- Annual tax amount: $9,454
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
Estimated market value
$617,300
$586,000 - $648,000
$2,582/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+364.6%$537/sqft |
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| 12/9/2008 | Listing removed | $139,900$116/sqft |
Source: HAR #6995684 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2008 | Listed for sale | $139,900$116/sqft |
Source: HAR #6995684 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2007 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,347 +7.3% | $445,008 |
| 2024 | $5,913 +16.7% | $445,008 +1.1% |
| 2023 | $5,068 -7.7% | $440,100 +31.7% |
| 2022 | $5,488 | $334,214 +4.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $320,000 |
| 2020 | $5,861 +9.5% | $320,000 +10.3% |
| 2019 | $5,353 +4.8% | $290,227 +9% |
| 2018 | $5,107 | $266,273 |
| 2017 | $5,107 -2.4% | $266,273 -9.7% |
| 2016 | $5,233 +17% | $295,000 +0% |
| 2015 | $4,472 | $294,873 +11% |
| 2014 | $4,472 | $265,539 +65.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $160,401 |
| 2012 | -- | $160,401 |
| 2011 | -- | $160,401 |
| 2010 | -- | $160,401 0% |
| 2009 | -- | $160,417 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $158,724 +3.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $152,872 +13.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $134,381 +17.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $114,501 +20% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $95,400 -20.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $120,560 +30.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $92,400 +37.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $67,000 |
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Neighborhood: Greater Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Love Elementary School
- 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.






