Houston, TX 77022 217 Dorchester Street
$299,000
28 more
Presented By: Carlos Garcia Realty, Inc.;
Beds • 3
Baths • 1
SQFT • 1,094
Garage • 1
Home Details
A Rare Gem with Room to Roam Nestled on a spacious 10,000 sq ft lot, this property offers a unique blend of charm and modern upgrades. Step inside to discover beautifully refinished hardwood floors flowing through the living room, hallway, and all three bedrooms. The expansive backyard is a true retreat—ideal for hosting large gatherings in complete privacy. Major updates:
Cent. Air: Upgraded 7/2017 (American Standard Silver Series 16 SEER)
Furnace & Ductwork: York system (September 2004)
Roof: on both house & shed in 4/2023
Water Supply Lines: Upgraded to PEX piping-4/2014
New Water Heater-11/2018
Privacy Fence: Wood fencing added in June 2018
Garage Door System: Motor, rollers, and chain replaced in March 2018
Sewer Line: New PVC line installed February 2018
Exterior: Low-maintenance vinyl siding added in May 1990
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Presented By: Carlos Garcia Realty, Inc.;
Interior Features for 217 Dorchester Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths1
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceOwner
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Vinyl, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeilingFans
Laundry FeaturesElectricDryerHookup
Other Rooms
Room TypeDen, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom
General for 217 Dorchester Street
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesFreeStandingRange, Oven
Architectural StyleTraditional
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsVinylSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsNorth on I-45 from downtown to Crosstimbers exit. turn right on Westfield. Turn right on Fulton. Make a U-turn just past Bennington and then right on Dorchester.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolHERRERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces1.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolSAM HOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
High School District27 - Houston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLTS 37 38 & 39 & TR 40B BLK 21 AUBURN
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorNorthwest Houston
Middle/Junior High SchoolBURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-08-13T20:51:29.853-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesDeck, Patio
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameAuburn
Tax Annual Amount4149.0
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms7
Year Built1950
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Exterior for 217 Dorchester Street
Building Area Total1094.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesDeck, Fence, Patio, PrivateYard
FencingBackYard, Partial
Foundation DetailsSlab
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot Dimensions83 x 129
Lot FeaturesCleared
Lot Size Acres0.2296
Lot Size Area10000.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAttached, Driveway, Garage
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Sam Houston Math Science And Technology Center High School
Middle School
Burbank Middle School
Elementary School
Herrera Elementary School (Houston)
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner