#18537872, Tim Surratt, Listing Office: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
520 Omar St Houston, TX 77009
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About 520 Omar St
Historic & beautifully renovated Queen Anne style home in heart of Woodland Heights on oversized lot!! Wonderful location on one of the nicest blocks in Woodland Heights! 1.5 blocks from Travis Elementary School(buyer to verify enrollment)! Wrap around front porch welcomes you to foyer & light filled home w/ soaring ceilings & restored hardwood floors. Primary suite on first floor! Remodeled kitchen w/ marble counters & new backsplash, Shaw’s original farm sink, GE Café appliances, custom cabinetry, new lighting & breakfast bar. Original restored hardware, transoms, baseboards & moldings throughout. Square footage of house does not include the spacious 821 sq ft garage apartment. Recent updates include roof (2020), downstairs HVAC replacement (2020), French drains (2020), water heater (2021), exterior paint of home & garage/garage apartment (2020), replacement of 15 windows w/ vintage trim (2025). Do not miss special home!! All per seller.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Marble Counters, Pot Filler, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Electric Gate, Garage
- Exterior: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Storm/Security Shutters
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $1,495,000
- Price/SqFt: $510
- Annual Tax Amount: $17,481
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision, Side Yard(s)
- Directions: From I-10 exit Taylor and drive north on Taylor/Watson. Taylor turns into Watson. Turn east onto Omar. Home is on the south side of the street.
- Year Built: 1909
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,928 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1722 Acres
- MLS Number: 95613566
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
- Office Phone: (713) 524-0888
- Listing Agent: Alexa Burrow
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,195,155 | $17,481 |
2023 | $1,136,503 | $18,385 |
2022 | $1,062,680 | $18,355 |
2021 | $997,493 | $18,385 |
2020 | $970,044 | $23,984 |
2018 | $919,216 | $23,260 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Travis Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.2 mi
•3311 Beauchamp St
3
Browning Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.6 mi
•607 Northwood St
3
Crockett Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.0 mi
•2112 Crockett 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 $84,414. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 520 Omar St
The listing price of 520 Omar St property is $1,495,000.
The property 520 Omar St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77009.
Active Listing: 520 Omar St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 520 Omar St are: Travis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Browning Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Crockett Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hogg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Marshall Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hamilton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Reagan High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Davis High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Texans Can Academy - Houston North (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $17,481 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 520 Omar St has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 520 Omar St is 2,928 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 520 Omar St is 1909.
This home is located at 520 Omar St in Houston, TX and zip code 77009 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 2,928 square foot home, which was built in 1909, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,495,000.
While more than 329 listings in Houston, TX in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 484 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1260 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Houston, TX increased by 24% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $320,199 and the average listing age was 42 days.