$725,000

1523 Allston St Houston, TX 77008

$8,609
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,094 sqft
0.2 acres
$663 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1523 Allston St

Welcome to 1523 Allston St! Fantastic, updated 2/1 bungalow in the sought-after Houston Heights on a fabulous street, just minutes from dining and shopping! This light, bright and spacious home blends classic charm with recent updates. The spacious living room features original hardwood floors, while the central dining room offers an ideal space for dining. The primary bedroom is serene w/soft colors, large windows and an abundance of natural light! The second bedroom includes built-in shelving for extra storage. The kitchen is fantastic with granite counters, many cabinets for storage, gas oven/range and room for a breakfast table. Washer and Dryer is conveniently in the corner of the kitchen. Enjoy the outdoors from the front porch or the expansive raised back patio overlooking a spacious backyard. A private 1/1 guest house adds versatility with seating space, kitchenette and a full bath—wonderful for home office, guests or rental potential. Must see this true gem!!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,094 sqft
Lot size0.1515 Acres
Year built1920
MLS #16404778

Summary

  • MLS Number: 16404778
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Bernstein Realty
  • Office Email: abernstein@bernsteinrealty.com
  • Listing Agent: Amy Bernstein

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$725,000

1523 Allston St

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$753,782$4,626
2023$743,500$6,383
2022$615,000$6,284
2021$587,024$6,383
2020$532,077$12,011
2018$450,928$11,410

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Helms Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

0.6 mi

503 W 21st St

2

Love Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.6 mi

1120 W 13th St

9

Field Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.7 mi

703 E 17th St

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 $38,857. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
21%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
10%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1523 Allston St

This home is located at 1523 Allston St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,094 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 7, 2024 and is currently priced at $725,000.

Over 183 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Houston, TX. In the same period over 931 listings were sold below the listed price and 331 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Houston, TX between January and February 2025 increased by 22.2%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $320,768, while the average time on the real estate market was 48 days.

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

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