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#28511616, Jeffrey Spence, Listing Office: Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
$799,000 List price
1518 Columbia St Houston, TX 77008
$9,488
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,343 sqft
0.2 acres
$595 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1518 Columbia St
Charming Bungalow in the Historic Heights! Discover this lovely bungalow in the heart of the Heights. Sitting on a 6600 square foot lot, this home offers incredible potential for an addition. The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen and two updated baths blend modern convenience with classic charm. Featuring an open floor plan, elegant plantation shutters, and stunning original hardwood floors, this home showcases timeless craftsmanship. The spacious backyard, with alley access, provides endless possibilities for entertaining or expansion. Zoned to highly regarded Field Elementary, this gem is ready for its next owner. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Heights history—schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,343 sqft
Lot size0.1515 Acres
Year built1923
MLS #81618429
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Other, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $799,000
- Price/SqFt: $594
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,765
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: From Yale turn left onto 16th street and right on Columbia
- Year Built: 1923
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,343 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1515 Acres
- MLS Number: 81618429
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Boulevard Realty
- Office Phone: (713) 862-1600
- Office Email: bill@yourblvd.com
- Listing Agent: Katherine Abshire
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $875,541 | $10,765 |
| 2023 | $878,166 | $14,756 |
| 2022 | $655,000 | $11,154 |
| 2021 | $617,583 | $14,756 |
| 2020 | $615,000 | $14,172 |
| 2018 | $585,268 | $14,809 |
| 2017 | $585,268 | $14,135 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Field Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•703 E 17th St
3
Browning Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.9 mi
•607 Northwood St
8
Harvard Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.9 mi
•810 Harvard St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $88,204. Most Houston, TX residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1518 Columbia St
The listing price of 1518 Columbia St property is $799,000.
The property 1518 Columbia St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77008.
Active Listing: 1518 Columbia St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1518 Columbia St are: Field Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Browning Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Harvard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hamilton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hogg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Marshall Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Reagan High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Houston Heights Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $10,765 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1518 Columbia St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1518 Columbia St is 1,343 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1518 Columbia St is 1923.
This home is located at 1518 Columbia St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,343 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,000.
Houston, TX housing market in April 2025 saw over 329 listings sold above listed price, more than 484 sold at listed price and over 1260 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Houston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 24%. Listings spent 42 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $320,199 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.