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#75438051, Mary Wassef, Listing office: Realty Of America, LLC
$1,599,000 List price
1543 Columbia St Houston, TX 77008
$10,000
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4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,560 sqft
0.2 acres
$449 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1543 Columbia St
New Construction meets bespoke luxury bungalow remodel…Gorgeous renovation/expansion in the heart of The Heights! Alley lot, outdoor fireplace, 4 parking places!! Library, wine cellar, mudroom, front & back parking, large side yard. Incredible owners suite w/unbelievable finished bonus spaces, including expansive boudoir w/custom cabinetry, secondary washer/dryer, dry bar, hobby room, in addition to a traditional “his”closet. Master bath includes wet room w/shower and bath, his & her vanities & powder room. Expansive cooks kitchen w/highly rated Akicon 42” gas range. Addition includes master, two secondary bedrooms, kitchen, living, outdoor kitchen & patio, washer & dryer, garage, mudroom & half bath. Existing structure includes office, guest suite, dining, wet bar w/frig, wine storage & library. Outside features copper colored gutters, intricate brick detail, covered parking for 3 vehicles, railroad tie bridge. Customizations still possible and could include outdoor kitchen & or pool.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size3,560 sqft
Lot size0.1515 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingAttached Carport, Attached, Garage, Oversized
MLS #95469981
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Wet Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Walk-In Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached Carport, Attached, Garage, Oversized
- Exterior: Deck, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $1,599,000
- Price/SqFt: $449
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,932
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: From Heights Blvd drive north to 15th street, take a right until you get to Columbia Street, turn left (north). House on left.
- Year Built: 1915
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 3,560 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1515 Acres
- MLS Number: 95469981
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Side, Inc.
- Office Phone: (713) 854-1705
- Office Email: mlsinfotx@side.com
- Listing Agent: Lauren Taylor
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $831,310 | $7,932 |
| 2023 | $628,570 | $8,915 |
| 2022 | $495,510 | $8,337 |
| 2021 | $484,000 | $8,915 |
| 2020 | $478,000 | $10,776 |
| 2018 | $428,200 | $10,835 |
| 2017 | $424,329 | $9,754 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Field Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•703 E 17th St
8
Helms Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.9 mi
•503 W 21st St
3
Browning Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.9 mi
•607 Northwood 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. The majority of Houston, TX residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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
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Frequently asked questions
About 1543 Columbia St
The listing price of 1543 Columbia St property is $1,599,000.
The property 1543 Columbia St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77008.
Active Listing: 1543 Columbia St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1543 Columbia St are: Field Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Helms Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Browning Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $7,932 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1543 Columbia St has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1543 Columbia St is 3,560 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1543 Columbia St is 1915.
This home is located at 1543 Columbia St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 3,560 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,599,000.
In May 2025 more than 424 listings in Houston, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 508 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1426 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Houston, TX between April and May 2025 increased by 22.3%. Listings spent 39 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $321,086 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.