Houston, TX 77022 217 Dorchester Street
$285,000
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)
Custom Fir kitchen cabinets
Roof: on both house & shed in 4/2023
All Water Lines: New PEX piping-4/2014
New Water Heater-11/2018
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
Close to the Fulton/Main St. Light Rail Line
This home combines timeless character with thoughtful improvements—ready for you to move in and enjoy.
Presented By: Carlos Garcia Realty, Inc.;
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
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-20T09:07:05.307-00:00
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
Interior for 217 Dorchester Street
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Vinyl, Wood
Half Baths
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeilingFans
Laundry FeaturesElectricDryerHookup
LivingAreaSourceOwner
Room TypeDen, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom
Total Baths1
Total Bedrooms3
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
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner