Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2025
Listed
$399,000
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MLS
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1/22
$399,000
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Property Description
Charming bungalow in historic Independence Heights on a spacious 5,000 sq ft double lot! Easy walk to Whole Foods, other shops and eateries nearby. Nestled in a sweet spot just blocks from Houston Heights, Garden Oaks & Oak Forest hotspots. This light-filled home was updated in 2015 with HVAC added and the main water line was replaced in 2024. Enjoy an efficient layout with space for a full-size stackable washer/dryer in the large kitchen which has room for a large dining table. The spacious backyard offers endless possibilities-you can build veggie and pollinator gardens, build a garage, expand the home or simply relax and entertain. Surrounded by renovated historic cottages, new construction, top local eateries and a welcoming community, this is an excellent location for commuters and city explorers alike. Move-in ready and full of potential-don't miss this sweet slice of Houston history!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 131 E 31st 1/2 St
General
- Price: $399,000
- Taxes: $3,305 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 8386636
- Updated: 9/19/2025
- Added to Site: 121 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 2
- Interior Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven
- Flooring: Tile, 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
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Independence Heights
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- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: BURRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- High School: WASHINGTON 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, Historic/Antique
- Construction: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 851
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 851 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,305
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LTS 20 & 21 STARKWEATHER
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 062-139-000-0020
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Schools
Schools serving 131 E 31st 1/2 St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Burrus Elementary School 701 East 33rd Street, Houston, TX 77022 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Hamilton Middle School, Houston, TX 139 East 20th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Washington B T High School 4204 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77018 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 131 E 31st 1/2 St
Tax History
Tax History for 131 E 31st 1/2 St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,070
-8%
$157,944
8%
2023
$3,324
—
$146,744
-11%
2022
$3,324
1%
$165,000
10%
2022
$3,291
10%
$149,476
16%
2021
$2,993
5%
$128,426
9%
2020
$2,838
5%
$118,275
6%
2019
$2,702
-1%
$111,587
3%
2018
$2,737
52%
$108,176
52%
2017
$1,801
27%
$71,276
28%
2016
$1,413
15%
$55,873
15%
2015
$1,229
—
$48,465
19%
2015
$1,229
18%
$40,584
—
2013
$1,039
—
$40,584
—
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- 1Total Bath
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131 E 31st 1/2 Street, Houston, TX 77018 (MLS# 8386636) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 131 E 31st 1/2 Street is currently listed for $399,000 and was received on September 17, 2025. This property is listed by The Villarrealty Group from our Heights Office.Want to learn more about 131 E 31st 1/2 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.