Houston, TX 77008 1247 Columbia Street
$640,000



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Presented By: Norhill Realty;
Home Details
Experience quintessential neighborhood living in the heart of the Historic Heights. This charming 1920 residence blends the character and architectural appeal of a classic Heights home with an exceptional location. Set on a generous 6,600-square-foot corner lot with alley access, the property offers wonderful flexibility to move right in, utilize as a rental property or thoughtfully renovate your dream home. Enjoy the timeless front porch with a classic porch swing. The foyer welcomes you in with original hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. Large front living room with stunning windows and natural light. Glass French doors lead to separate dining room or home office. Two generous-sized bedrooms. Updates include: new water heater, recent HVAC and new electrical panel. Two bedroom guest house with updated plumbing, electrical and water heater. Walkable to many neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, retail, and parks. Zoned to Harvard Elementary and minutes from downtown.
Presented By: Norhill Realty;
Interior Features for 1247 Columbia Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms2
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths1
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Plank, Vinyl, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesAll Bedrooms Down, Two Bedrooms Down, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Fireplaces
Other Rooms
Room TypeLiving Room
General for 1247 Columbia Street
AppliancesGas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave
Architectural StyleCraftsman, Traditional
CityHouston
Community FeaturesCurbs
Construction MaterialsUnknown, Wood Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountryUS
CountyHarris
DirectionsFROM I-10 Exit Heights Blvd. Head north on Heights Blvd. Turn right onto 13th Street. The property is on corner of Columbia St & 13th St.
DisclosuresOther
Elementary SchoolHARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Facing DirectionEast
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces
Garage Y/NNo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolHEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 1 BLK 190 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorHeights/Greater Heights
Middle/Junior High SchoolHOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2026-10-03T19:08:12.967-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresShed(s)
Patio/Porch FeaturesPorch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameHouston Heights
Tax Annual Amount15249
Tax Year2026
Total Rooms5
Year Built1920
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 1247 Columbia Street
Building Area Total1136
Exterior AmenitiesFence, Porch, Private Yard, Storage
FencingPartial
Foundation DetailsPillar/Post/Pier
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot
Lot Size Acres0.1515
Lot Size Area6600
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAlley Access, None
Private PoolNo
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner
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