Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/01/2026
Listed
$265,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering approximately 1,900 square feet of comfortable living space in the established Melrose Park community of North Houston. This inviting home features a functional floor plan with generous living areas, making it ideal for families, entertaining, or everyday living. Recent updates provide added value to include a new HVAC only 2 yrs old, air ducts replaced 2025, updated electrical 2018 & a 30-amp generator plug for added convenience during power outages. Conveniently located with easy access to I-45, Beltway 8 & the Hardy Toll Road. Enjoy quick access to Downtown Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), shopping, dining, schools, and more. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA on this property offering added flexibility for homeowners. Whether you're looking for a primary residence or an investment opportunity, this home offers comfort, convenience and value in one great package! Schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1242 Wardmont St
General
- Price: $265,000
- Taxes: $4,288 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 37967487
- Updated: 7/1/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Walk-In Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Flooring: Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Storage
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, None
Location
- Area: 34
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Melrose Park
- Driving Directions: Take I-45 North toward Dallas, Take exit toward Airline Dr, Take a slight right turn onto Airline Dr, Turn right onto Carby Rd, Turn left onto Foxridge Dr, Turn right onto Hopper Rd, Turn left onto Bauman Rd, Turn right onto Wardmont St, the destination is on your right.
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: BARRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: PATRICK HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: SAM HOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,900
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Living Area: 1,900 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1964
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1768
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: HVAC, Windows
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,288
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LT 11 BLK 5 MELROSE PARK SEC 2
- Exclusions: Cameras on Exterior of Home, Refrigerator
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 094-232-000-0011
- Section: 2
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Schools
Schools serving 1242 Wardmont St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Barrick Elementary School 12001 Winfrey Lane, Houston, TX 77076 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Henry Middle School 10702 East Hardy Road, Houston, TX 77093 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Houston Math Science And Technolog 9400 Irvington Boulevard, Houston, TX 77076 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 1242 Wardmont St
Tax History
Tax History for 1242 Wardmont St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,207
21%
$240,660
7%
2023
$1,824
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$225,681
-12%
2022
$1,824
-19%
$256,707
22%
2022
$2,263
-2%
$210,485
23%
2021
$2,303
8%
$170,517
12%
2020
$2,128
-23%
$152,182
34%
2019
$2,758
5%
$113,887
10%
2018
$2,620
-5%
$103,534
-5%
2017
$2,747
10%
$108,715
10%
2016
$2,499
10%
$98,832
10%
2015
$2,278
-1%
$89,848
—
2013
$2,299
—
$89,848
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1242 Wardmont Street, Houston, TX 77037 (MLS# 37967487) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1242 Wardmont Street is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on July 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1242 Wardmont 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.