$8,253 Closing Credit¹
#80642171, Jay Monroe, Listing office: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
$675,000 List price
2229 Portsmouth St Houston, TX 77098
$8,016
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,438 sqft
0.2 acres
$469 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2229 Portsmouth St
Updated bungalow in Upper Kirby on a spacious lot with Garage Apt! Modern kitchen with quartzite counters and custom cabinetry. Primary suite with en suite and walk-in closet, plus an additional bedroom and updated bath on the main floor. Upstairs, a versatile extra room for an office, bedroom, or flex space. The primary bedroom features a sunroom that leads to a back deck and large backyard. There's a detached two-car garage with a 740 sq. ft. garage apartment includes a full kitchen, walk in closet and full bathroom, wood floors, granite counters, expansive balcony Circle driveway offers extra parking. Great location, zoned for commercial and residential, and zoned to great schools (Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle and Lamar High — buyer to verify eligibility). Just minutes from Levy Park and Rice Village and within walking distance to Capones, Hobbit Café, Kata Robata, and more! THIS GUEST APARTMENT HAS LEASED FOR $1,200 PER MONTH. GREAT INVESTMENT! THE LOT IS 6,875 (HCAD) SQ. FT.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,438 sqft
Lot size0.1578 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingCircular Driveway, Detached, Garage
MLS #60052058
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Quartzite Counters, Tub Shower, Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fence, Patio
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $675,000
- Price/SqFt: $469
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,829
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision, Near Park
- Directions: From 59 and Kirby, North on Kirby, East on Portsmouth.
- Year Built: 1948
- Living Area: 1,438 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1578 Acres
- MLS Number: 60052058
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: New Leaf Real Estate
- Office Phone: (713) 820-4017
- Office Email: dhouston@discovernewleaf.com
- Listing Agent: David Houston
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $946,856 | $12,829 |
| 2023 | $928,776 | $17,751 |
| 2022 | $780,714 | $17,190 |
| 2021 | $701,151 | $17,751 |
| 2020 | $739,833 | $15,740 |
| 2018 | $639,292 | $16,176 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Poe Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.6 mi
•5100 Hazard St
9
River Oaks Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.0 mi
•2008 Kirby Dr
10
Roberts Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.5 mi
•6000 Greenbriar 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 $84,142. Typical income of Houston, TX residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
10%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
12%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
76%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
6%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
46%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Art Museums
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2229 Portsmouth St
The listing price of 2229 Portsmouth St property is $675,000.
The property 2229 Portsmouth St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77098.
Active Listing: 2229 Portsmouth St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2229 Portsmouth St are: Poe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), River Oaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roberts Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Lanier Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Baker Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wharton Dual Language Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lamar High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Debakey High School for Health Prof (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Carnegie Vanguard High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $12,829 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 2229 Portsmouth St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 2229 Portsmouth St is 1,438 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2229 Portsmouth St is 1948.
This home is located at 2229 Portsmouth St in Houston, TX and zip code 77098 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,438 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $675,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Houston, TX there were more than 424 sold above asking price, over 1426 sold below and more than 508 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Houston, TX increased by 22.3% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $321,086 and the average listing age was 39 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.