$1,487,000

940 Columbia St Houston, TX 77008

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
3,263 sqft
0.2 acres
$456 / sqft
House

Property details

About 940 Columbia St

Stunning 3-bed, 2.5-bath home in the Heights featuring a sunlit grand entry, formal living and dining rooms, ideal for entertaining. The chef’s kitchen includes a prep island with sink, Sub-Zero fridge, and breakfast bar, opening to a bright family room with fireplace and backyard views. French doors lead to a beautifully landscaped yard with a fountain, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit, perfect for relaxing or hosting. Upstairs offers a flexible office space, currently a gym, plus all bedrooms with tree-top views. The spacious primary suite features soaring ceilings, large windows, a walk-in closet, and luxurious bath with double sinks, vanity, jetted tub, and separate shower. The upstairs laundry includes built-in storage and folding counter. Located in the heart of the Heights near the hike and bike trail, dining, and entertainment.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas, Zoned
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Zoned
Size3,263 sqft
Lot size0.1515 Acres
Year built1999
ParkingAdditional Parking, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #18537872
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas

Summary

  • MLS Number: 18537872
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (713) 520-1981
  • Office Email: robin.conner@sothebyshomes.com
  • Listing Agent: Tim Surratt

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,207,566$11,144
2023$1,073,315$13,711
2022$1,040,853$13,875
2021$961,115$13,711
2020$897,978$19,768
2018$783,344$19,822

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Harvard Elementary School

Public Magnet EE-5

0.3 mi

810 Harvard St

9

Field Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.9 mi

703 E 17th St

2

Love Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.0 mi

1120 W 13th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,559. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
20%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

61%
Single, No Kids
6%
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?

12%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 940 Columbia St

This home is located at 940 Columbia St in Houston, TX and zip code 77008 in the Central Houston neighborhood. This 3,263 square foot home, which was built in 1999, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,487,000.

While more than 297 listings in Houston, TX in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 360 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1186 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Houston, TX increased by 29.2% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $322,766 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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