Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Listed
$825,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This Heights home features three bedrooms, two and a half baths, with comfortable first-floor living. The main level connects a welcoming living room with fireplace to a formal dining space, creating an easy flow for daily living and entertaining. The kitchen is bright and functional with granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a bay window breakfast nook. Upstairs, a loft-style study leads to a spacious primary suite with a private balcony, an updated bath with separate shower and garden tub, and two large walk-in closets. Recent improvements include a new roof, HVAC systems, water heaters, Trex decking and stairs, and fresh interior paint. The detached garage apartment is ideal as a guest suite or mother-in-law quarters and offers wood floors, a full bath, and a kitchenette. Additional highlights include extra parking, an automatic driveway gate, and a generous deck, all just minutes from Heights dining, shopping, and trails.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1537 Alexander St
General
- Price: $825,000
- Taxes: $11,601 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 96134397
- Updated: 1/14/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Balcony, Double Vanity, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
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
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Porte-Cochere
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Houston Heights Annex Amend
- Driving Directions: From I 10, take the Yale Street exit and head north into the Heights. Continue on Yale Street until you reach West 16th Street, then turn left. Follow West 16th Street to Alexander Street and turn left. The home at 1537 Alexander Street will be on your left.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: LOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: HAMILTON 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: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,022
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 2,022 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2003
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage Apartment
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0835
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: HVAC
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $11,601
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: LT 320 HOUSTON HEIGHTS ANNEX AMEND 2
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 039-112-000-0336
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Schools
Schools serving 1537 Alexander St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Love Elementary School 1120 West 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Hamilton Middle School, Houston, TX 139 East 20th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Heights High School 413 East 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 9-12 | 1 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 1537 Alexander St
Tax History
Tax History for 1537 Alexander St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$11,638
13%
$753,409
1%
2023
$10,306
—
$745,840
2%
2022
$10,306
-4%
$730,653
14%
2022
$10,698
3%
$641,207
12%
2021
$10,419
-23%
$571,975
1%
2020
$13,616
7%
$567,488
8%
2019
$12,733
5%
$525,800
10%
2018
$12,096
—
$478,000
—
2017
$12,076
-1%
$478,000
-1%
2016
$12,208
6%
$482,809
7%
2015
$11,489
—
$453,200
10%
2015
$11,489
18%
$412,000
8%
2013
$9,718
—
$379,773
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1537 Alexander Street, Houston, TX 77008 (MLS# 96134397) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1537 Alexander Street is currently listed for $825,000 and was received on January 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 1537 Alexander 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.