Houston, TX 77009 820 Kern Street
$549,900
OPEN HOUSE Sat, Jun 13 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
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Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Beds • 3
Baths • 2
SQFT • 1,296
Garage • 2
Home Details
Updated 1950s Heights bungalow with a rare combination of move-in-ready finishes, a proven short-term rental income history, and zoning to A-rated schools. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen filled with natural light flow seamlessly to a fully fenced backyard with covered patio and pergola, an outdoor footprint rarely found in the Heights. The thoughtfully renovated primary suite features a Spanish Krion freestanding soaking tub, Porcelanosa fixtures, separate shower, and an expanded walk-in closet. Behind the walls is where this home really shines: a 24kw Generac whole-home generator with automatic transfer switch, updated HVAC, PEX plumbing, added insulation, water heater, foundation leveling, Hardy Plank siding, and smart home upgrades including Nest cameras, doorbell, and fire alarm system, all completed since 2021. Detached 2-car garage with private driveway. Refrigerator, washer, and dryer convey. Short-term rental history available upon request!
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Interior Features for 820 Kern Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
FlooringLaminate, Tile
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Window FeaturesLow-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeLiving Room, Utility Room
General for 820 Kern Street
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage No
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsWood Siding
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom I-45 and I-10 intersection, head north on I-45 to the Main Street Exit. Turn left on Main Street. Turn Right on Airline. After several blocks, turn left on Kern Street. The property will be on the right.
DisclosuresSeller Disclosure
ElectricGenerator
Elementary SchoolFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientThermostat, Windows
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolHEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 16 BLK 2 WALTON COURT
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorHeights/Greater Heights
Middle/Junior High SchoolHOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2026-05-30T20:20:24.757-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeVacant
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesDeck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSmoke Detector(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameWalton Court Add
Tax Annual Amount12941
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms7
Year Built1950
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 820 Kern Street
Building Area Total1296
Exterior AmenitiesDeck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio
FencingBack Yard
Foundation DetailsBlock
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, Side Yard
Lot Size Acres0.1148
Lot Size Area5000
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesDetached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Road Surface TypeConcrete
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner