Welcome to this beautiful, bright contemporary patio home in highly sought-after Rice Military! Offering 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this stunning residence boasts soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and multiple outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features elegant granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, retreat to the lavish primary suite, complete with a spa-like en-suite bath. Outside, enjoy your own private oasis with a custom deck, a slate balcony, and a dedicated yard area. Unbeatable location—walking distance to Memorial Park and the Washington Avenue Entertainment District, with just a quick commute to Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and major highways.
For sale
$489,000
818 Lester St, Houston, TX 77007
3beds
2,483sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
1,794 Square Feet Lot
$472,600 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Slate balconyStainless steel appliancesAbundance of natural lightElegant granite countertopsSpa-like en-suite bathSoaring ceilingsGourmet kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hongyan Liu TREC #0654318 832-480-0848,
AlphaMax Realty Inc.,
Hongyan Liu
Source: HAR,MLS#: 49769270
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23x13
Bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15x11
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 20x16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, Primary Bed - 3rd Floor
- Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows, Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,483
- Total interior livable area: 2,483 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1,794 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Patio Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1252520010011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Waterhill Homes/Lillian Sec 3
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $520,008
- Annual tax amount: $11,051
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Investor
Estimated market value
$472,600
$449,000 - $496,000
$3,274/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+11.4%$197/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $3,100-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $3,200-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,295+13.6%$1/sqft |
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| 7/11/2020 | Listing removed | $2,900$1/sqft |
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| 6/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,900+3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 6/21/2018 | Listing removed | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 6/13/2018 | Price change | $2,800-6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/4/2018 | Price change | $3,000+3.4%$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,900$1/sqft |
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| 9/26/2014 | Listing removed | $439,000$177/sqft |
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| 9/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $439,000$177/sqft |
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| 8/26/2014 | Pending sale | $439,000$177/sqft |
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| 8/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $439,000+0.9%$177/sqft |
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| 5/18/2014 | Listing removed | $434,900$175/sqft |
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| 5/6/2014 | Pending sale | $434,900$175/sqft |
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| 5/3/2014 | Listed for sale | $434,900$175/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,051 -1.7% | $520,008 -3.2% |
| 2024 | $11,245 +6.4% | $537,443 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $10,567 -2.2% | $524,476 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $10,810 | $490,934 +9.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $448,421 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $10,538 +28.6% | $439,173 +0.6% |
| 2019 | $8,197 -5.4% | $436,664 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $8,666 | $417,935 -5.3% |
| 2017 | $8,666 -0.1% | $441,500 |
| 2016 | $8,673 +15.3% | $441,500 |
| 2015 | $7,521 | $441,500 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $7,521 | $439,771 +19.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $368,813 +19.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $307,852 -8.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $337,088 +11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $301,475 -8.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $328,592 +3.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $318,390 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $296,233 |
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Neighborhood: Washington Avenue Coalition - Memorial Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memorial Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Hogg Middle School (Houston)
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






