Houston, TX 77098 1947 Portsmouth Street
$875,000
OPEN HOUSE Sun, Nov 09 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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Presented By: Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office;
Beds • 4
Baths • 2
SQFT • 2,771
Garage • 2
Home Details
Step back in time as you enter this light filled vintage Tudor home through the solid wood arched door with original handset and lion’s head knocker. The home is surprisingly spacious with both formals, kitchen, utility room and two bedrooms on the first floor. The central hall has the old time built-in telephone shelf. On the second level is a primary suite, game room and additional bedroom. Much of the original charm has been preserved. Classic features include the stained wood trim Palladian windows, deep dental crown moulding, mock fireplace with mantel, built-in corner cabinet and high ceilings. A white and stainless Viking 6 burner with griddle range is the highlight of the kitchen. There is a large backyard with a spacious deck for enjoying the outdoors and satisfying green thumbs plus a two car garage with automatic door. Enjoy the eclectic furnishings and colors in a convenient close in location.
Presented By: Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office;
Interior Features for 1947 Portsmouth Street
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible4
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesDecorative
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringTile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Fireplaces1
Other Rooms
Room TypeBreakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Game Room, Living Room
General for 1947 Portsmouth Street
AppliancesConvection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
Architectural StyleEnglish
Assoc Fee Paid PerAnnually
Association Fee IncludesOther
Attached Garage No
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsBrick, Wood Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Zoned
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom Richmond, turn south onto Hazard and take first right onto Portsmouth to 1947 on left. Or head north on Shepherd from I-59 and turn right onto Portsmouth to 1947 on right.
DisclosuresSeller Disclosure
Elementary SchoolPOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Facing DirectionNorth
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HOA Fee$50
HeatingCentral, Gas, Zoned
High SchoolLAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
High School District27 - Houston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 5 BLK 3 RICHMOND PLACE
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area16
MLS Area MinorMontrose
Middle/Junior High SchoolLANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2025-11-04T21:05:08.583-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesDeck, Patio
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition, Other
Security FeaturesSecurity Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count2
Subdivision NameRichmond Place
Tax Annual Amount16226
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms10
Year Built1938
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 1947 Portsmouth Street
Building Area Total2771
Exterior AmenitiesDeck, Patio, Private Yard
Foundation DetailsPillar/Post/Pier
Lot FeaturesSubdivision
Lot Size Acres0.1446
Lot Size Area6300
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesDetached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner