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$799,000

1240 W 26th St Houston, TX 77008

0.2 acres
Land

Property details

About 1240 W 26th St

65x150 prime lot for a new townhome development pf 5-6 homes. Brick structure could potentially be saved. Priced at lot value. 1230 W 26th and 1240 W 26th are contiguous to 1235 W. 25th and offer 2 roads of street frontage making it prime for a commercial or residential development. One of a kind opportunity. 1235 W. 25th Street priced at $2.1M or if purchased along with 1230 and 1240 W. 26th Street, price is $3.67m ($88/ft) for all three.

Highlights

Home typeOther
StatusActive
Lot size0.2204 Acres
MLS #20871655

Summary

  • Architectural Style: Patio Home
  • List Price: $799,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $11,784
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Split Possible
  • Directions: from Ella and 610. Follow the feeder road heading east. Turn right onto Bevis. Left onto W 26th.
  • Lot Size: 0.2204 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20871655
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: New Leaf Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (713) 820-4017
  • Office Email: dhouston@discovernewleaf.com
  • Listing Agent: David Houston

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$578,425$11,784
2023$584,879$10,353
2022$479,258$10,552
2021$444,258$10,353
2020$431,508$9,816
2018$409,033$10,350

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Helms Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

0.9 mi

503 W 21st St

4

Garden Oaks Magnet

Public Magnet EE-5

1.0 mi

901 Sue Barnett Dr

7

Sinclair Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

1.2 mi

6410 Grovewood Ln

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $109,439. The majority of Houston, TX residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

29%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
28%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
37%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • The Container StoreThe Container Store
  • H&MH&M
  • NordstromNordstrom

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi
  • JeepJeep

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1240 W 26th St

The listing price of 1240 W 26th St property is $799,000.

The property 1240 W 26th St is land located in Houston, Texas, 77008.

Active Listing: 1240 W 26th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1240 W 26th St are: Helms Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Garden Oaks Magnet (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sinclair Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hamilton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Black Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hogg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Waltrip High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Houston Heights Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harper Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $11,784 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property 1240 W 26th St is 0.22 acres.

This home is located at 1240 W 26th St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,000.

Over 322 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Houston, TX. In the same period over 1379 listings were sold below the listed price and 411 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Houston, TX between May and June 2025 increased by 10.4%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $323,293, while the average time on the real estate market was 37 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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