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#17948593, Nicole Hohman, Listing Office: Nan & Company Properties
$779,999 List price
838 Key St Houston, TX 77009
$9,262
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3 beds
2 full
1,212 sqft
0.2 acres
$644 / sqft
House
Property details
About 838 Key St
This beautiful Craftsman home is within walking distance of many great Heights restaurants and shops. It's a 3/2 original wood floors that were recently refinished, also comes with a 3-car garage and 1/1 garage apartment.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,212 sqft
Lot size0.1814 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingGarage
MLS #28511616
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceGas Log
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Oven
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Tub Shower
- Fireplace: Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Garage
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $779,999
- Price/SqFt: $643
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,091
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: 1-10 from Katy exit Studewood, turn right onto Studewood, right on E 11th, left on Michaux st, right on Key st
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,212 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1814 Acres
- MLS Number: 28511616
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
- Office Phone: (832) 674-4960
- Office Email: shelly@walzelproperties.com
- Listing Agent: Jeffrey Spence
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $776,245 | $3,091 |
| 2023 | $696,602 | $2,744 |
| 2022 | $639,309 | $2,870 |
| 2021 | $557,271 | $2,744 |
| 2020 | $493,023 | $10,853 |
| 2018 | $407,458 | $10,310 |
| 2017 | $370,417 | $8,514 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Browning Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.5 mi
•607 Northwood St
6
Travis Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.5 mi
•3311 Beauchamp St
9
Field Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.8 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. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 838 Key St
The listing price of 838 Key St property is $779,999.
The property 838 Key St is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77009.
Active Listing: 838 Key St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 838 Key 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 $3,091 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 838 Key St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 838 Key St is 1,212 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 838 Key St is 1920.
This home is located at 838 Key St in Houston, TX and zip code 77009 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 1,212 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $779,999.
In March 2025 more than 297 listings in Houston, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 360 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1186 were sold below. In March 2025 in Houston, TX there were 29.2% more homes for sale than in February. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $322,766, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.