Houston, TX 77008 208 E 12th Street
$1,015,000
OPEN HOUSE Sat, Mar 15 2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM



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Presented By: Redfin Corporation;
Home Details
Elegant, preserved, authentic historic property located in heart of the ORIGINAL HOUSTON HEIGHTS. This home welcomes you with a UNIQUE water fountain and features original red leaf pine floors that flow throughout the updated kitchen boasting smart appliances, CUSTOM backsplash, and more. The house has 21 Large Windows throughout offering ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT, many containing original weights that have been re-roped. The primary bedroom is oversized and offers an ensuite bath with a custom James Martin vanity & mirror, Elfa closet system and Motorized Skylight. Living space above the OVERSIZED GARAGE offers a full kitchen and bath along with W/D hookups, PERFECT ADU. Large attic offers plenty of storage. NEW ROOF '25 on house and garage, heating/cooling and pest control/orkin contracts regularly maintained. Nearby are excellent elementary, middle & high schools. One block from historic Heights esplanade and all of the conveniences of living inside the loop.
Presented By: Redfin Corporation;
Interior Features for 208 E 12th Street
Bedrooms
Bedroom Description1 Bedroom Up, 2 Bedrooms Down, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Primary BathBidet, Half Bath, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only
Total Baths3.10
Kitchen
KitchenPot Filler, Pots/Pans Drawers, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers
Other Interior Features
Range TypeElectric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range
Oven TypeConvection Oven, Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven
CountertopsDekton
Microwave1
Sq Ft Total2472
Sq Ft SourceSeller
Cool SystemCentral Gas
Dishwasher1
Disposal1
FloorsCarpet, Tile, Wood
Other Rooms
Room Count10
Room DescriptionFormal Dining, Garage Apartment, Guest Suite w/Kitchen, Living Area - 1st Floor
General for 208 E 12th Street
Acres0.0723
Census Tract5113.02
CityHouston
CountyHarris
DOM43
DirectionsHead west on I-10 W. Take exit 766 toward Heights Blvd/Yale St. Merge onto Katy Freeway Service Road/Katy Fwy. Turn right onto Heights Blvd. Turn right onto E 12th St. Turn right. Your home will be o
DisclosuresSellers Disclosure
Elementary SchoolHARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EnergyAttic Vents, Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star/CFL/LED Lights, High-Efficiency HVAC, HVAC>13 SEER, Insulation - Other, North/South Exposure, Storm Windows, Tankless/
Exclusions2 small floating shelves in main living area
Fee Other
Finance AvailableCash Sale, Conventional, VA
For Lease
Full Baths3
Geo Market AreaHeights/Greater Heights
HOA Mandatory
Half Baths1
HeatingCentral Gas
High SchoolHEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Interior FeaturesBalcony, Crown Molding, Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Window Coverings
List TypeExclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Master Planned Community YNNo
Middle SchoolHOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
New Construction0
Open House Public Count1
Open House Public UpcomingPublic: Sat Mar 15, 12:00PM-4:00PM
Property TypeSingle-Family
RestrictionsHistoric Restrictions
RoofWood Shingle
School District27 - Houston
StatusActive
Stories2
StyleTraditional
SubdivisionHouston Heights
Tax Rate2.0148
Tax Year2023
Year Built1900
Yearly Taxes11898
Exterior for 208 E 12th Street
Exterious FeaturesBack Yard Fenced, Covered Patio/Deck, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Partially Fenced, Patio/Deck, Porch, Sprinkler System
FoundationBlock & Beam
Front Door FacesNorth
Garage DescriptionAttached/Detached Garage, Oversized Garage
Lot DescriptionOther
Lot Size4062
Lot Size SourceSurvey
No Of Garage Cap2
Private Pool Y/NNo
SidingWood
Street SurfaceAsphalt
Water SewerPublic Sewer, Public Water
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