Houston, TX 77008 1229 Cortlandt Street
$870,000
Pending
34 more
Presented By: Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office;
Beds • 4
Baths • 2
SQFT • 2,058
Home Details
Located in the heart of the Houston Heights historic district sits 1229 Cortlandt, a 4 bed/2 bath Craftsman bungalow on a 6,600 sf lot (per HCAD). Zoned to Harvard Elem (buyer to verify eligibility). Spectacular 150 year old (protected by CoH) live oak trees grace the property and provide amazing shade and beauty. Quintessential front porch for relaxation. Front living/dining rooms are ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Kitchen is well-appointed with honed granite counter, marble island, s/s appliances, ample cabinetry + adjoining sitting/breakfast area. Primary bedroom down includes a sitting area, good closet space and hallway bath which offers a marble counter, double sinks, walk-in shower and vanity space. Secondary bedroom/TV room + laundry off kitchen complete the 1st floor. Upstairs are two secondary bedrooms, study/exercise room and bath w/ double sinks and shower/tub. Magnificent fenced backyard is highlighted by a butterfly garden, expansive deck & water fountain.
Presented By: Greenwood King Properties - Heights Office;
Interior Features for 1229 Cortlandt Street
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible4
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Kitchen
KitchenBreakfast Bar, Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringLaminate, Tile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfastBar, DoubleVanity, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, MarbleCounters, PotsAndPanDrawers, Pantry, TileCounters, TubShower, Vanity, WindowTreatments, CeilingFans, Programm
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
Total Fireplaces
Window FeaturesWindowCoverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeDiningRoom, LivingRoom, Office, UtilityRoom
General for 1229 Cortlandt Street
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, GasOven, GasRange, Microwave
Architectural StyleCraftsman, Traditional
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Community FeaturesCurbs, Gutters
Construction MaterialsWoodSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom I-10, go north on Heights Blvd. Left/east on E. 12th. Left/north on Cortlandt. Property on left/west side of street.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolHARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientHvac, Insulation, Thermostat
Facing DirectionEast
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces0.0
Garage Y/NNo
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 5 BLK 188 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorHeights/Greater Heights
Middle/Junior High SchoolHOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-07-09T21:24:29.397-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSecurityGate, SecuritySystemOwned, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusPending
StatusPending
Stories1
Subdivision NameHouston Heights
Tax Annual Amount17954.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms14
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1920
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 1229 Cortlandt Street
Building Area Total2058.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesCoveredPatio, Deck, Fence, SprinklerIrrigation, Porch, Patio, PrivateYard
FencingBackYard
Foundation DetailsPillarPostPier
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot Dimensions50x132
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, BacksToGreenbeltPark
Lot Size Acres0.1515
Lot Size Area6600.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Road Surface TypeConcrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Hogg Middle School (Houston)
High School
Heights High School
Elementary School
Harvard Elementary School
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner