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$5,308 Closing Credit¹
#2817782, Jamie Walton, Listing office: Realty Of America, LLC
$458,000 List price
242 Knox St Houston, TX 77007
$5,439
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,116 sqft
0.06 acres
$216 / sqft
House
Property details
About 242 Knox St
This handsome, maintenance-free brick residence sits behind a private gate, just six blocks from Memorial Park and two blocks from Memorial Drive. It’s light and bright, with expansive second-floor living areas featuring built-ins, and a kitchen with granite counters and an island. On the third floor, you'll find a generously sized primary suite with a jetted tub, walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The home also has a charming, good-sized backyard, accessible via a semi-spiral staircase from the second floor.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size2,116 sqft
Lot size0.058 Acres
Year built1995
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #54225037
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Balcony, Double Vanity, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached, Garage
- Exterior: Balcony, Fence
- Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $458,000
- Price/SqFt: $216
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,784
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision, Near Park
- Directions: From Washington go east, turn right on Knox street. Home will be on your left.
- Year Built: 1995
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 2,116 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.058 Acres
- MLS Number: 54225037
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (713) 520-1981
- Office Email: robin.conner@sothebyshomes.com
- Listing Agent: Vicki Barazandeh
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430,362 | $1,784 |
| 2023 | $418,183 | $3,470 |
| 2022 | $385,654 | $3,070 |
| 2021 | $342,520 | $3,470 |
| 2020 | $342,520 | $8,908 |
| 2018 | $334,445 | $8,462 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Memorial Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.4 mi
•6401 Arnot St
9
River Oaks Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.2 mi
•2008 Kirby Dr
7
Sinclair Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
2.1 mi
•6410 Grovewood Ln
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 $87,356. The majority of Houston, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
19%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
28%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
9%
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
33%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Art Museums
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
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Frequently asked questions
About 242 Knox St
The listing price of 242 Knox St property is $458,000.
The property 242 Knox St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77007.
Accepting Backup Offers: 242 Knox St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 242 Knox St are: Memorial Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), River Oaks Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Sinclair Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Baker Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lanier Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wharton Dual Language Academy (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lamar High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Houston Heights Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carnegie Vanguard High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,784 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 242 Knox St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 242 Knox St is 2,116 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 242 Knox St is 1995.
This home is located at 242 Knox St in Houston, TX and zip code 77007 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 2,116 square foot home, which was built in 1995, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $458,000.
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 homes for sale in Houston, TX increased by 22.3% between April and May 2025. 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.