$10,000

closing credit¹

208 E 12th St Houston, TX 77008

$1,015,000
3 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,472 sqft
0.07 acres
$411 / sqft
House

Property details

About 208 E 12th St

Elegant, preserved, authentic historic property located in heart of the original Houston Heights. This home welcomes you with a unique water fountain and features original red leaf pine floors that flow throughout the updated kitchen boasting smart appliances, custom backsplash, and more. The house has 21 large windows throughout offering abundant natural light, many containing original weights that have been re-roped. The primary bedroom is oversized and offers an ensuite bath with a custom James Martin vanity & mirror, Elfa closet system and motorized skylight. Living space above the oversized garage offers a full kitchen and bath along with W/D hookups. Access to a large attic offers plenty of storage. New roof in 2025 on both house and garage, heating/cooling and pest control/orkin contracts regularly maintained. Nearby are excellent elementary, middle and high schools. Just one block from beautiful historic Heights esplanade and all of the conveniences of living inside the loop.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Gas
Size2,472 sqft
Lot size0.0723 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingGarage, Oversized
MLS #63331767
Garage2 spaces

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 63331767
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Redfin Corporation
  • Office Phone: (972) 689-3111
  • Office Email: courtney.king@redfin.com
  • Listing Agent: Nicholas Longtin

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$608,887$4,420
2023$629,503$6,114
2022$536,848$5,967
2021$519,002$6,114
2020$465,953$10,798
2018$436,705$11,050

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Harvard Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

0.5 mi

810 Harvard St

10

Field Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.7 mi

703 E 17th St

6

Love Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.8 mi

1120 W 13th 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 $52,941. Typical income of Houston, TX residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

72%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • 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
  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 208 E 12th St

This home is located at 208 E 12th St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 2,472 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,015,000.

Over 225 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Houston, TX. In the same period over 1173 listings were sold below the listed price and 343 listings were sold for the listed price. Between November and December 2024, Houston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.1%. 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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