$9,261

closing credit¹

408 English St Houston, TX 77009

$779,900
3 beds
2 full
2,176 sqft
0.2 acres
$358 / sqft
House

Property details

About 408 English St

Welcome to 408 English, a preserved 1941 model home that was thoughtfully renovated and expanded by the current homeowners who are only the second owners of this piece of history! This 3 bed/2 bath home is situated on an impressive 10,600 sf lot & includes a 3-car garage with a fully equipped 1 bed/1bath 560 sf garage apartment above- perfect for generating income or hosting guests. From the moment you walk in you will be captivated by the hardwood floors bathed in natural light & a stylish kitchen featuring custom maple cabinets, butcher block island & Angola black granite counters. There are 2 living spaces, one w/ a fireplace & the other w/ large glass doors leading to the backyard. The spacious primary suite offers a luxurious bath & walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms, a beautiful full bath and spacious laundry room complete the main house. Located close to the Heights, Downtown, Theater District & with easy access to the light rail, this one is truly a gem not to be missed!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size2,176 sqft
Lot size0.2433 Acres
Year built1941
ParkingDetached, Garage, Oversized
MLS #8189566
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceElectric

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 8189566
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights
  • Office Phone: (832) 899-4788
  • Office Email: txbroker@compass.com
  • Listing Agent: Caroline Schlemmer

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408 English St

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$600,363$9,783
2020$407,742$8,453
2018$256,875$6,500

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Jefferson Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.3 mi

5000 Sharman St

6

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

0.9 mi

6700 Fulton St

5

Looscan Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.0 mi

3800 Robertson 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 $33,398. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

53%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 408 English St

This home is located at 408 English St in Houston, TX and zip code 77009 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 2,176 square foot home, which was built in 1941, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $779,900.

Houston, TX housing market in December 2024 saw over 225 listings sold above listed price, more than 343 sold at listed price and over 1173 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Houston, TX increased by 6.1% between November and December 2024. In December 2024 median list price was $320,179 and the average listing age was 42 days.

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

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