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523 W 15th StreetHouston, TX 77008

For Sale

$1,575,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $15,750

Taken to the studs (20-21’), renovated & expanded Craftsman bungalow in historic Houston Heights on an oversized, almost 10,000 sf lot. Main home features white oak floors, quartz counters, custom cabinetry, new windows (20-21’), 3 beds, 2.5 baths, butler’s pantry, coffee bar, mudroom & flexible living spaces including formal dining, breakfast room, living room/study, family room & upstairs sitting/game room. Oversized, detached 2-car garage includes 1-bed apartment (672 SF) w/ internal staircase, full kitchen, bath, W/D hookup, solar, EV charger & separate meter—ideal for guests or rental. Fully fenced w/ electronic gate, open deck, patio & lush native landscaping including an herb & veggie garden. All systems (roof, electrics, plumbing, a/c etc.) are new (20-21’) w/ owner input. Energy-efficient systems, multi-gen layout, contributing home in Historic District. An AMAZING Walk Score of 91—steps to trails, parks, dining, shops & vibrant N. Shepherd/19th St. corridor.

Listed by Vickie Driscoll

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License #0262820

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Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

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713-962-1442

Last updated August 28, 2025

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Source: HAR #22693177

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodHouston Heights West Historic District
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2.5
  • Days on Prevu48
  • Taxes$34,527/year
  • Size3,190 sqft
  • Price per sqft$494

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

08/28/2025
Price Decreased
$1,575,000
08/07/2025
Status changed to Active
$1,600,000
08/06/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$1,600,000
07/23/2025
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
$1,600,000

Property Details for 523 W 15th Street

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional, Historic/Antique
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard

Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 3,190
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt/Park, Side Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 9,975
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 020-141-000-0019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $34,527.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat

Measurements

  • Living Area: 3,190
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 10

Other

Environmental

  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances,Exposure/Shade,HVAC,Insulation,Lighting,Solar Panel(s),Thermostat,Water Heater,Windows

Features

  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Electrical And Environmental Controls

Location

  • Subdivision Name: Houston Heights

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: LOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston

High School

  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School District: 27 - Houston

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 27 - Houston

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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