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$539,000 Just Listed
Property Description
Charming freestanding 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of the Heights. The home features an open floor plan with high ceilings, freshly painted (2026), abundant natural light, generous storage, and a private backyard with a covered wood deck (wood replaced 2024). First-floor living is ideal for entertaining, offering a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs includes all three bedrooms (hickory floors 2021), highlighted by a spacious primary suite with a spa tub and two walk-in closets, plus two secondary bedrooms located just down the hall. The property also offers a rare extended private driveway with ample guest parking. Roof was replaced in Mar 2024. Owners used the oversized insulated garage with the A/C and new epoxy floor (all updates 2023) as an office! HVAC 2016. The home is zoned to Field Elem, a short walk from the Norhill Esplanade, Studewood restaurants, 19th St shopping, and the Houston Farmers Market.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1007 Kern St
General
- Price: $539,000
- Taxes: $9,345 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 61800960
- Updated: 6/17/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Balcony, Double Vanity, Jetted Tub, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Paved Driveway, Patio, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Kern Street
- Driving Directions: Head south on North Main St. Turn left on Kern St. 1007 Kern St will be on your right
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,994
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,994 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2008
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0574
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Other, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,345
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LT 2 BLK 1 KERN STREET
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 130-639-001-0002
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial (832) 899-4788, Lea Hallahan (440) 773-0561
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Schools
Schools serving 1007 Kern St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Field Elementary School 703 East 17th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Hogg Middle School 1100 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 77009 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Heights High School 413 East 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1007 Kern St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/17/2026
Listed
$539,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1007 Kern St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,259
10%
$439,710
10%
2023
$5,673
—
$400,000
-1%
2022
$5,673
-12%
$405,150
4%
2022
$6,452
-3%
$390,040
3%
2021
$6,628
—
$377,153
5%
2020
$6,646
-25%
$360,071
-2%
2019
$8,878
1%
$366,638
6%
2018
$8,771
3%
$346,606
3%
2017
$8,493
-3%
$336,192
-3%
2016
$8,727
5%
$345,120
5%
2015
$8,350
—
$329,357
7%
2015
$8,350
20%
$307,000
13%
2013
$6,965
—
$272,197
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1007 Kern Street, Houston, TX 77009 (MLS# 61800960) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1007 Kern Street is currently listed for $539,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 1007 Kern Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Downtown Houston? You can browse all Downtown Houston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
