Updated 1950s Heights bungalow with a rare combination of move-in-ready finishes, a proven short-term rental income history, and zoning to A-rated schools. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen filled with natural light flow seamlessly to a fully fenced backyard with covered patio and pergola, an outdoor footprint rarely found in the Heights. The thoughtfully renovated primary suite features a Spanish Krion freestanding soaking tub, Porcelanosa fixtures, separate shower, and an expanded walk-in closet. Behind the walls is where this home really shines: a 24kw Generac whole-home generator with automatic transfer switch, updated HVAC, PEX plumbing, added insulation, water heater, foundation leveling, Hardy Plank siding, and smart home upgrades including Nest cameras, doorbell, and fire alarm system, all completed since 2021. Detached 2-car garage with private driveway. Refrigerator, washer, and dryer convey. Short-term rental history available upon request!
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (6/8)
$535,000
820 Kern St, Houston, TX 77009
3beds
1,296sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$527,100 Zestimate®
$413/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New sidingCharming extensively updated bungalowFilled with natural lightExpanded walk in closetExterior paintUpgraded exterior trimTasteful landscaping
- 137 days |
- 185 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marwah Fawcett TREC #0711219 281-250-1665,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 37920849
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen open to Family Room
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Central Vacuum, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows, Window Coverings
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Side Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0513870000016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block & Beam
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Walton Court Add
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $413/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $608,938
- Annual tax amount: $12,941
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$527,100
$501,000 - $553,000
$2,613/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $535,000-2.7%$413/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $549,900-2.7%$424/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $564,900-1.7%$436/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $574,900+40.2%$444/sqft |
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| 2/11/2025 | Listing removed | $3,100$2/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,100-3.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 8/13/2017 | Listing removed | $410,000$316/sqft |
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| 7/5/2017 | Pending sale | $410,000$316/sqft |
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| 6/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $410,000+24.3%$316/sqft |
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| 12/18/2013 | Listing removed | $329,900$255/sqft |
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| 11/17/2013 | Pending sale | $329,900$255/sqft |
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| 11/8/2013 | Price change | $329,900+6.4%$255/sqft |
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| 10/10/2013 | Price change | $310,000-2.8%$239/sqft |
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| 9/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $319,000$246/sqft |
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| 9/11/2013 | Pending sale | $319,000$246/sqft |
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| 9/5/2013 | Price change | $319,000-4.6%$246/sqft |
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| 7/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $334,500$258/sqft |
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| 7/11/2013 | Pending sale | $334,500$258/sqft |
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| 6/14/2013 | Price change | $334,500-4.6%$258/sqft |
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| 5/24/2013 | Price change | $350,500-6.4%$270/sqft |
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| 5/9/2013 | Price change | $374,500-3.9%$289/sqft |
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| 5/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $389,500+180.2%$301/sqft |
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| 11/6/2012 | Listing removed | $139,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,941 +9.3% | $608,938 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $11,842 +47% | $565,946 -2.6% |
| 2023 | $8,056 -4.8% | $580,825 +15.6% |
| 2022 | $8,460 | $502,458 +9.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $457,615 +3% |
| 2020 | $8,266 +6.4% | $444,244 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $7,771 +1.1% | $414,727 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $7,683 | $393,115 |
| 2017 | $7,683 -4.1% | $393,115 -3.9% |
| 2016 | $8,015 -8.2% | $409,103 |
| 2015 | $8,733 | $409,103 +20.4% |
| 2014 | $8,733 | $339,719 +119.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $154,557 +7.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $143,208 +9.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $131,245 +10.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $119,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $119,000 +5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $112,813 +24.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $90,530 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $82,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $82,300 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $73,900 +3.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $71,100 +9.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $64,800 +18.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $54,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Greater Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Field Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Hogg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Heights High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Field Elementary School
- Middle: Hogg Middle School (Houston)
- High: Heights High School
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