4 days on Rocket
#91845735, Alan Muenster, Listing office: Lake Homes Realty, LLC
Property details
About 505 E 15th St
Are you thinking about revitalizing a home? Or maybe you are looking for the perfect lot to build your dream home in The Heights. This property needs lots of TLC and is worth taking your time to view. With a spacious living area, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, you will be surprised at some of the unique features of this 1915 home. The lot features an incredible 70 ft. live oak! While the current garage is not accessible, you might imagine a new garage with an upstairs apartment. If you have the vision, this one is for you.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,663 sqft
Lot size0.1515 Acres
Year built1915
MLS #41834263
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $590,000
- Price/SqFt: $354
- Annual Tax Amount: $15,463
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: From Heights Blvd., take a right on 15th St. Continue about 5 blocks. The home will be on the left.
- Year Built: 1915
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,663 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1515 Acres
- MLS Number: 41834263
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Space Center
- Office Phone: (281) 488-1212
- Office Email: pennys@remax.net
- Listing Agent: Julie Woods
Disclaimer: The MLS data is provided exclusively to Participants or Subscribers for display on their website solely for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that the MLS data may not be used for any purpose other than to display prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Information contained on the computer print-outs of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) of the HOUSTON REALTORS® INFORMATION SERVICE (HRIS) is furnished by MLS Participants for dissemination to other MLS Participants, for their exclusive use, and should not be relied upon by Buyer/Tenant or any other person. There is no express or implied warranty by HRIS or MLS as to the accuracy of such information, which should be independently verified by Buyer/Tenant or such other person. MLS does not verify the information and disclaims any responsibility for its accuracy. Any estimate of value was prepared using automated processes and should not be considered a comparative market analysis (CMA) or appraisal. You may contact us to provide additional information and analysis for a more accurate estimate of the property's value. Digital images modified or enhanced to alter real property characteristics contain a visible and legible watermark across the bottom of the image “Image does not represent actual property as is”.
Copyright© 2025 Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Service
Last updated on: 8/1/2025, 5:15:31 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Price information
Property sales
We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $651,812 | $15,463 |
| 2023 | $767,466 | $6,202 |
| 2022 | $595,211 | $5,390 |
| 2021 | $603,032 | $6,202 |
| 2020 | $583,930 | $13,606 |
| 2018 | $529,762 | $13,405 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Field Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•703 E 17th St
3
Browning Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.9 mi
•607 Northwood St
8
Harvard Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.9 mi
•810 Harvard St
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 $88,204. Typical income of Houston, TX residents is between $100k-200k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
Frequently asked questions
About 505 E 15th St
The listing price of 505 E 15th St property is $590,000.
The property 505 E 15th St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77008.
Active Listing: 505 E 15th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 505 E 15th St are: Field Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Browning Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Harvard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hamilton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hogg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Marshall Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Reagan High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Houston Heights Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $15,463 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 505 E 15th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 505 E 15th St is 1,663 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 505 E 15th St is 1915.
This home is located at 505 E 15th St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,663 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $590,000.
Over 312 listings were sold over their listed price in July 2025 in Houston, TX. In the same period over 1449 listings were sold below the listed price and 460 listings were sold for the listed price. In July 2025 in Houston, TX there were 18.8% more homes for sale than in June. While the average time on the market in July 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $323,310.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.