$2,078 Closing Credit¹
#74083069, Keith Guillory, Listing Office: Guillory Real Estate Group
$200,000 List price
5542 Margarita St Houston, TX 77020
$2,375
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,664 sqft
0.10 acres
$120 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5542 Margarita St
Charming bungalow in close proximity to Downtown Houston, with easy access to major highways. Near East River Project and Buffalo Bayou East Project. Ideal for first-time buyers or seasoned investors, currently tenant occupied. Recent updates to flooring and cabinetry. This renovated 3 bed, 1 bath home features appliances, ceiling fans, and blinds in all rooms. Minutes from Downtown, University of Houston, dining, and shopping. Move-in ready with that highly sought after, and rare for the area, garage. Verify square footage with HCAD. Don't miss out on this gem!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,664 sqft
Lot size0.0957 Acres
Year built1941
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #34504933
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 34504933
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Nan & Company Properties
- Office Phone: (713) 714-6454
- Office Email: info@nanproperties.com
- Listing Agent: Jonathan Williamson
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $270,457 | $6,313 |
| 2023 | $313,356 | $4,078 |
| 2022 | $254,694 | $5,608 |
| 2021 | $213,878 | $4,078 |
| 2020 | $170,000 | $2,421 |
| 2018 | $87,544 | $2,215 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Pugh Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.4 mi
•1147 Kress St
3
Nat Q. Henderson Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•701 Solo St
5
Atherton Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.8 mi
•2011 Solo 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 $38,775. The majority of Houston, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
44%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
NHRA Drag Racing
Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Big Lots
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Golden Corral
Jasons Deli
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Adult Standards- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5542 Margarita St
This home is located at 5542 Margarita St in Houston, TX and zip code 77020 in the Greater Fifth Ward neighborhood. This 1,664 square foot home, which was built in 1941, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $200,000.
In February 2025 more than 183 listings in Houston, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 331 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 931 were sold below. Between January and February 2025, Houston, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 22.2%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $320,768, while the average time on the real estate market was 48 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.