#9406910, Blake Vincent, Listing office: DUX Realty, LLC
$1,600,000 List price
523 W 15th St Houston, TX 77008
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
3,190 sqft
0.2 acres
$502 / sqft
House
Property details
About 523 W 15th St
Owner renovated & extended this Houston Heights house (2020/2021) on an oversized (9975sf) lot in a prime location. The original house (~1200sf) was stripped to the studs & and (~1800 sf) added. The main house now has 3 beds, 2 ½ baths, open kitchen/den/breakfast-room, pantry, study, dining room, coffee bar, mud room, butler’s pantry & a 2nd sitting room. An oversized 2-car garage w/ 1 bed garage apartment (672 sf) includes a full kitchen, bath, internal staircase, w/d hook-up, ev charger, solar & battery back-up. The large lot provides privacy, natural light, lush mature landscaping & gated drive (additional parking). All systems (roof, electrics, plumbing, a/c etc.) are new 2020/2021 w/ owner input. House is energy efficient. The layout allows for multi-generation or WFH living. It is 2 blocks from the trail, close to 19th st. & the revamped N. Shepherd area. It is easy to get downtown & other places in the Greater Houston area. It is a contributing house in the Historic District.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric, Zoned
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Zoned
Size3,190 sqft
Lot size0.229 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingAdditional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
MLS #22693177
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Additional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- List Price: $1,600,000
- Price/SqFt: $501
- Annual Tax Amount: $18,145
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision, Near Park, Side Yard(s)
- Directions: From I-10, north on Shepherd, right on 15th St, approx 3 blocks down, house on left.
- Year Built: 1930
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,190 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.229 Acres
- MLS Number: 22693177
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (713) 520-1981
- Office Email: robin.conner@sothebyshomes.com
- Listing Agent: Vickie Driscoll
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,652,512 | $18,145 |
| 2023 | $1,598,461 | $12,716 |
| 2022 | $1,363,737 | $20,676 |
| 2021 | $1,130,869 | $12,716 |
| 2020 | $530,000 | $12,834 |
| 2018 | $532,022 | $13,462 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Love Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•1120 W 13th St
8
Helms Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.5 mi
•503 W 21st St
9
Field Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.9 mi
•703 E 17th 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 $38,857. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
47%
<35k
21%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
66%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Banana Republic
Bloomingdales
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jack In The Box
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Alternative
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 523 W 15th St
The listing price of 523 W 15th St property is $1,600,000.
The property 523 W 15th St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77008.
Active Listing: 523 W 15th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 523 W 15th St are: Love Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Helms Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Field Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hamilton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hogg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Marshall Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Houston Heights Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reagan High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Washington High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $18,145 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 523 W 15th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 523 W 15th St is 3,190 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 523 W 15th St is 1930.
This home is located at 523 W 15th St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 3,190 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,600,000.
Houston, TX housing market in June 2025 saw over 322 listings sold above listed price, more than 411 sold at listed price and over 1379 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Houston, TX between May and June 2025 increased by 10.4%. Listings spent 37 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $323,293 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.