$1,306 Closing Credit¹
#62804504, Paige Houston, Listing office: Texas Real Estate Pro
$99,000 List price
7988 Joy St Houston, TX 77028
$1,176
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
780 sqft
0.1 acres
$127 / sqft
House
Property details
About 7988 Joy St
Charming Fixer-Upper in Rapidly Developing Area – Investor Special! Located in an up-and-coming neighborhood with strong potential and steady revitalization, this cozy bungalow offers an affordable entry point for investors looking to add value. Surrounded by new construction and updated homes, and with quick access to major roads, this home won’t last! Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size780 sqft
Lot size0.112 Acres
Year built1940
MLS #49946760
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Flooring Type: Laminate
- Interior: Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: None
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $99,000
- Price/SqFt: $126
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,241
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Other
- Directions: TAKE 59N, TAKE 610E, EXIT N WAYSIDE, TL N WAYSIDE, TR JOY ST, PROPERTY ON RIGHT HAND SIDE
- Year Built: 1940
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 780 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.112 Acres
- MLS Number: 49946760
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Listing Spark
- Office Phone: (512) 827-2252
- Office Email: admin@listingspark.com
- Listing Agent: Aaron Jistel
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,884 | $1,241 |
| 2023 | $61,634 | $441 |
| 2022 | $61,634 | $1,357 |
| 2021 | $42,845 | $368 |
| 2020 | $28,974 | $368 |
| 2018 | $15,224 | $385 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
B.C. Elmore Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.2 mi
•8200 Tate St
4
McGowen Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.2 mi
•6820 Homestead Rd
2
Hilliard Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.2 mi
•8115 E Houston Rd
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 $20,345. The majority of Houston, TX residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is 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?
64%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NHRA Drag Racing
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Big Lots
Burlington
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Golden Corral
Church's Chicken
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Chevrolet
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Standards
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 7988 Joy St
The listing price of 7988 Joy St property is $99,000.
The property 7988 Joy St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77028.
Active Listing: 7988 Joy St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 7988 Joy St are: B.C. Elmore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McGowen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hilliard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The Varnett School - Northeast (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Forest Brook Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kipp Voyage Academy for Girls (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kashmere High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kipp Northeast College Preparatory (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,241 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 7988 Joy St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 7988 Joy St is 780 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 7988 Joy St is 1940.
This home is located at 7988 Joy St in Houston, TX and zip code 77028 in the Settegast neighborhood. This 780 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $99,000.
Over 424 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Houston, TX. In the same period over 1426 listings were sold below the listed price and 508 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Houston, TX increased by 22.3% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 39 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $321,086.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.