$8,301 Closing Credit¹
#97666930, Patrick Dumar, Listing Office: Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
$789,900 List price
1621 California St Houston, TX 77006
$9,380
Closing credit¹
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-Edna Baker 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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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $627,156 | $4,155 |
| 2023 | $627,263 | $6,429 |
| 2022 | $520,554 | $5,706 |
| 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
6
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Public Magnet PK-5
0.7 mi
•4001 Stanford St
4
Poe Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.3 mi
•5100 Hazard St
9
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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $76,339. Residents of Houston, TX typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most 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?
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/backpacking
Live Theatre
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
Volkswagen
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 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.
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 number of homes for sale in Houston, TX increased by 22.2% between January and February 2025. Listings spent 48 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $320,768 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.