Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2026
Listed
$640,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Experience quintessential neighborhood living in the heart of the Historic Heights. This charming 1920 residence blends the character and architectural appeal of a classic Heights home with an exceptional location. Set on a generous 6,600-square-foot corner lot with alley access, the property offers wonderful flexibility to move right in, utilize as a rental property or thoughtfully renovate your dream home. Enjoy the timeless front porch with a classic porch swing. The foyer welcomes you in with original hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. Large front living room with stunning windows and natural light. Glass French doors lead to separate dining room or home office. Two generous-sized bedrooms. Updates include: new water heater, recent HVAC and new electrical panel. Two bedroom guest house with updated plumbing, electrical and water heater. Walkable to many neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, retail, and parks. Zoned to Harvard Elementary and minutes from downtown.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1247 Columbia St
General
- Price: $640,000
- Taxes: $15,249 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 32585134
- Updated: 9/26/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: All Bedrooms Down, Two Bedrooms Down, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave
- Flooring: Carpet, Plank, Vinyl, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence, Porch, Private Yard, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Alley Access, None
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Houston Heights
- Driving Directions: FROM I-10 Exit Heights Blvd. Head north on Heights Blvd. Turn right onto 13th Street. The property is on corner of Columbia St & 13th St.
- Direction Faces: East
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
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
- Construction: Unknown, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,136
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,136 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1515
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $15,249
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Seller's Property Disclosure
- Legal Description: LT 1 BLK 190 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
- Legal Disclosures: Other
- APN: 020-186-000-0001
Listed by Norhill Realty (713) 869-5700, Laura Ruppert (832) 264-0169
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Schools
Schools serving 1247 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 | 0.6 mi |
Heights High School 413 East 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 9-12 | 0.1 mi |
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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 1247 Columbia St
Tax History
Tax History for 1247 Columbia St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$15,205
—
$717,528
—
2025
$15,205
3%
$715,468
1%
2023
$14,715
—
$705,012
-3%
2022
$14,715
15%
$730,365
26%
2022
$12,771
-4%
$579,983
1%
2021
$13,350
-1%
$572,789
2%
2020
$13,528
3%
$563,791
4%
2019
$13,079
2%
$540,083
6%
2018
$12,852
—
$507,892
—
2017
$12,831
13%
$507,892
13%
2016
$11,328
8%
$448,000
9%
2015
$10,445
—
$412,000
21%
2015
$10,445
31%
$340,000
9%
2013
$7,984
—
$312,000
—
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Listed by Jessica Escamilla (713) 498-0773
1247 Columbia Street, Houston, TX 77008 (MLS# 32585134) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1247 Columbia Street is currently listed for $640,000 and was received on September 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 1247 Columbia Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Houston? You can browse all Houston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.