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$6,233 Closing Credit¹
#68859974, Eli Stephan, Listing Office: Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights
$550,000 List price
832 W Melwood St Houston, TX 77009
$6,531
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,478 sqft
0.1 acres
$372 / sqft
House
Property details
About 832 W Melwood St
Prime opportunity in the heart of highly sought-after Norhill Heights! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath historic home with a detached garage apartment is perfect for renovation or a rebuild. Sitting on a valuable lot in one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods, this property offers endless potential and strong upside for savvy investors. Don’t miss your chance to capitalize on this rare find! This property is located in the historic district.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,478 sqft
Lot size0.1265 Acres
Year built1928
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #92988432
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $550,000
- Price/SqFt: $372
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,196
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: Norhill Heights
- Year Built: 1928
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,478 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1265 Acres
- MLS Number: 92988432
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Live Texan Realty
- Office Phone: (281) 814-0479
- Office Email: natswift7@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Natalie Russell
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $554,970 | $1,196 |
| 2023 | $499,271 | $3,097 |
| 2022 | $409,389 | $2,498 |
| 2021 | $401,373 | $3,097 |
| 2020 | $392,018 | $9,419 |
| 2018 | $359,801 | $9,104 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Browning Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•607 Northwood St
6
Travis Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.6 mi
•3311 Beauchamp St
9
Field Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.6 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 $95,588. Residents of Houston, TX typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
59%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
The Cheesecake Factory
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Soft Adult Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions
About 832 W Melwood St
The listing price of 832 W Melwood St property is $550,000.
The property 832 W Melwood St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77009.
Active Listing: 832 W Melwood St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 832 W Melwood St are: Browning Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Travis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Field Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hogg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hamilton 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), Davis High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,196 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 832 W Melwood St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 832 W Melwood St is 1,478 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 832 W Melwood St is 1928.
This home is located at 832 W Melwood St in Houston, TX and zip code 77009 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,478 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $550,000.
Over 297 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Houston, TX. In the same period over 1186 listings were sold below the listed price and 360 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Houston, TX between February and March 2025 increased by 29.2%. In March 2025 median list price was $322,766 and the average listing age was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.