$9,380

closing credit¹

1621 California St Houston, TX 77006

$789,900
2 beds
1 full
1,200 sqft
0.1 acres
$658 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1621 California St

Extremely rare 5600 sf CORNER LOT wrapped with majestic oak trees in the highly sought-after historic Cherryhurst neighborhood. Build your showplace home while owning a piece of Houston history with character & charm in the heart of Montrose! Bonus-move the original bungalow to your country acreage for a guest cottage! Alley access to garage preserving streetscape. Buyer to confirm lot dimensions. Lot being sold as-is. Never flooded to-date per Seller. Please do not disturb tenants. Zoned to stellar schools-Wilson Montessori, Lanier Middle, Lamar IB World High. This property offers such convenience with a short walk through the tree-lined streets to Cherryhurst Park for recreation & community outings, while in the midst to eclectic Montrose arts & culture, eateries, galleries, thrifts & shopping. Live & play in the close-in beautiful Cherryhurst! Do not wait to create your dream project on this extraordinary lot in this historical neighborhood!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,200 sqft
Lot size0.1286 Acres
Year built1923
MLS #79572789

Summary

  • MLS Number: 79572789
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Teri Leigh Thompson, Broker
  • Office Phone: (713) 623-6165
  • Office Email: teri@houstonrealestatedesign.com
  • Listing Agent: Teri Leigh Thompson

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$789,900

1621 California St

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$515,018$6,429
2020$506,543$11,465
2018$430,434$10,891
2017$430,434$10,507

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Arabic Immersion Magnet School

Public Magnet PK-5

0.7 mi

4001 Stanford St

5

Poe Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

1.3 mi

5100 Hazard St

10

River Oaks Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

1.4 mi

2008 Kirby Dr

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 $76,339. Most Houston, TX residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
16%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

67%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1621 California St

This home is located at 1621 California St in Houston, TX and zip code 77006 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,200 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $789,900.

While more than 225 listings in Houston, TX in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 343 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1173 were sold below. In December 2024 in Houston, TX there were 6.1% more homes for sale than in November. Listings spent 42 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $320,179 during the same period.

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

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