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Property Description
Experience this thoughtfully renovated historic home on one of the best streets in the Heights. Classic meets modern luxury on a full size lot with expansive privately gated yard. A charming ample sized front porch greets you as you enter with soaring ceilings, natural light and beautiful white oak flooring. First level features two generous living spaces, formal dining accompanied by a stunning wet bar. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with custom oak cabinetry, Thermador appliances, island seating and nearby breakfast nook overlook family room. Perfect flow for entertaining family and friends. Downstairs bedroom or study with ensuite bath. Upstairs privately located primary suite is a retreat with spa bathroom and custom walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms with ensuite bathroom. Garage apt suite for guests. High level upgrades, Trane HVAC, Zip Panel systems exterior sheathing, Advantech subflooring, Generator, Jen-Weld Aurablast windows. Zoned to Harvard Elementary. Best walkable location!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1236 Columbia St
General
- Price: $1,699,000
- Taxes: $14,154 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 31038021
- Updated: 4/16/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Quartz Counters, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Gas Log
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Gate
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Alley Access, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Houston Heights
- Driving Directions: From Heights Blvd. at 12th, head east on 12th, turn north/left on Colombia, home is on the right.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: HARVARD 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, Zoned
- Heating Type: Central, Gas, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern, Traditional, Historic/Antique
- Builder: Texas Oak Custom Builders
- Construction: Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,910
- Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
- Living Area: 2,910 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage Apartment
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1515
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision, Side Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $14,154
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LT 21 BLK 191 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
- Legal Disclosures: Other, Seller Disclosure
- APN: 020-187-000-0021
Listed by Norhill Realty (713) 869-5700, Laura Ruppert (832) 264-0169
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Schools
Schools serving 1236 Columbia St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harvard Elementary School 810 Harvard Street, Houston, TX 77007 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Hogg Middle School 1100 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 77009 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Heights High School 413 East 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 9-12 | 0.1 mi |
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1236 Columbia Street, Houston, TX 77008 (MLS# 31038021) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1236 Columbia Street is currently listed for $1,699,000 and was received on April 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1236 Columbia 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.