Houston, TX 77018 131 E 31st 1/2 Street
$299,999
17 more
Presented By: Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights;
Beds • 2
Baths • 1
SQFT • 851
Home Details
Charming bungalow in historic Independence Heights on a spacious 5,000 sq ft double lot! Easy walk to Whole Foods, other shops and eateries nearby. Nestled in a sweet spot just blocks from Houston Heights, Garden Oaks & Oak Forest hotspots. This light-filled home was updated in 2015 with HVAC added and the main water line was replaced in 2024. Enjoy an efficient layout with space for a full-size stackable washer/dryer in the large kitchen which has room for a large dining table. The spacious backyard offers endless possibilities—you can build veggie and pollinator gardens, build a garage, expand the home or simply relax and entertain. Surrounded by renovated historic cottages, new construction, top local eateries and a welcoming community, this is an excellent location for commuters and city explorers alike. Move-in ready and full of potential—don’t miss this sweet slice of Houston history!
Presented By: Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights;
General for 131 E 31st 1/2 Street
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, GasRange, Oven
Architectural StyleTraditional, HistoricAntique
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsCementSiding, WoodSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric
CountyHarris
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DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolBURRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths1
Garage Y/NNo
Green Indoor Air QualityVentilation
HOANo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolWASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLTS 20 & 21 STARKWEATHER
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorNorthwest Houston
Middle/Junior High SchoolHAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-19T16:38:53.720-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesPorch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofComposition
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameIndependence Heights
Tax Annual Amount3305.0
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms2
Year Built1950
Year Built SourcePublicRecords
Interior for 131 E 31st 1/2 Street
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringTile, Wood
Half Baths
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesGraniteCounters, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, TubShower, KitchenDiningCombo
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Room TypeBreakfastRoomNook, Kitchen, LivingRoom
Total Baths1
Total Bedrooms2
Total Fireplaces0
Exterior for 131 E 31st 1/2 Street
Building Area Total851.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesFence, Porch
FencingBackYard
Foundation DetailsBlock
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesSubdivision
Lot Size Acres0.1148
Lot Size Area5000.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Road Surface TypeAsphalt, Concrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
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Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner