Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/23/2026
Listed
$999,000
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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own approximately 19,372 SF of unrestricted land in the heart of Shady Acres. Currently home to a thriving landscape design firm, this lush, tree-lined property offers endless possibilities for luxury townhomes, a private estate, commercial use, or a creative live/work concept. The existing building features high ceilings and abundant natural light, while the expansive grounds are filled with mature trees and established landscaping that create a truly park-like setting. Surrounded by high-end new construction and just minutes from the Heights Hike & Bike Trail, popular restaurants, breweries, shopping, I-10, and Loop 610, this is a rare chance to develop one of the area's most distinctive properties. The combination of size and mature trees creates a truly distinctive development opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1137 W 26th St
General
- Price: $999,000
- Taxes: $21,610 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 72989179
- Updated: 7/23/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Private Yard, Storage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Shady Acres
- Driving Directions: From 610 head south on N. Durham. Turn right on 26th and property will be on your right hand side (north side of road)
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: SINCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- Middle School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- High School: WALTRIP 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: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,061
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,061 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4098
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Other, Subdivision, Wooded, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $21,610
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: TR 13B SHADY ACRES
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 056-163-000-0096
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Schools
Schools serving 1137 W 26th St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sinclair Elementary School, Houston, TX 6410 Grovewood Lane, Houston, TX 77008 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Hamilton Middle School, Houston, TX 139 East 20th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Waltrip High School 1900 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1137 W 26th St
Tax History
Tax History for 1137 W 26th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,605
-16%
$1,126,428
9%
2023
$12,700
—
$1,037,178
-3%
2022
$12,700
-3%
$1,073,000
12%
2022
$13,079
3%
$959,891
8%
2021
$12,710
7%
$891,634
14%
2020
$11,868
-15%
$781,208
36%
2019
$13,900
5%
$573,984
10%
2018
$13,204
10%
$521,804
10%
2017
$11,984
10%
$474,368
10%
2016
$10,904
10%
$431,244
10%
2015
$9,939
—
$392,040
-40%
2015
$9,939
20%
$652,836
101%
2013
$8,317
—
$325,000
—
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1137 W 26th Street, Houston, TX 77008 (MLS# 72989179) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1137 W 26th Street is currently listed for $999,000 and was received on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1137 W 26th 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.