Houston, TX 77009 801 Merrill Street
$1,950,000
45 more
Presented By: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - The Woodlands;
Beds • 4
Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
SQFT • 3,801
Garage • 2
Home Details
Welcome to 801 Merrill, an iconic 1920s corner-lot residence in one of Houston’s most coveted neighborhoods. This 3,801sqft masterpiece on a beautifully landscaped 7,068 qft lot blends timeless charm with luxurious comfort—zoned to Travis Elementary. Step through the white picket gate draped in climbing roses and into a home where history meets modern living. Original 1920s hardwood floors anchor a warm, character-filled layout. The foyer opens to a front lounge—perfect for cocktails, or piano nights. Enjoy a formal dining room, family room, and formal living. The kitchen offers bar seating and a light-filled breakfast nook. Upstairs features four bedrooms and three full baths, plus the utility room. The expanded primary suite includes a spa-like bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and massive custom closet. Recent updates—roof, HVAC, water heaters, and furnace make this home turnkey. A wrap-around porch, lush gardens, and curb appeal complete this rare Woodland Heights gem.
Presented By: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - The Woodlands;
Interior Features for 801 Merrill Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths4
Kitchen
KitchenBreakfast Bar, Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceOwner
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringTile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfastBar, CrownMolding, DoubleVanity, EntranceFoyer, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, BathInPrimaryBedroom, MultipleStaircases, Pantry, SoakingTub, SeparateShower, WindowTreatments, Ceilin
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
Total Fireplaces
Window FeaturesWindowCoverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeBreakfastRoomNook, Den, DiningRoom, EntryFoyer, FamilyRoom, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom, HalfBath
General for 801 Merrill Street
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, ElectricOven, Disposal, GasRange, IceMaker, Microwave
Architectural StyleCraftsman
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsWoodSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom I-10 take Studewood. Exit and go north on Studewood to Merrill. Take a right and the property is on the left at the corner of Watson and Merrill.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolTRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientExposureShade, Thermostat
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces2.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolHEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 16 & TR 15A BLK 12 WOODLAND HEIGHTS ANNEX
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorHeights/Greater Heights
Middle/Junior High SchoolHOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-28T21:08:50.570-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresSheds
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSecurityGate, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories2
Subdivision NameWoodland Heights Annex
Tax Annual Amount25621.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms13
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1921
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 801 Merrill Street
Building Area Total3801.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesCoveredPatio, Deck, FullyFenced, Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, Porch, Patio, Storage
FencingBackYard
Foundation DetailsPillarPostPier
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesCornerLot, Subdivision, BacksToGreenbeltPark, SideYard
Lot Size Acres0.1623
Lot Size Area7134.0
Lot Size SourceSurvey
Parking FeaturesAttached, Driveway, ElectricGate, Garage
Road Surface TypeConcrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
Travis Elementary School (Houston)
Middle School
Hogg Middle School (Houston)
High School
Heights High School
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner