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$599,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,622 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.1148 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 12 days ago
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Completely renovated in summer 2025, this stunning First Ward home blends historic charm with modern luxury. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1,622 sq ft, it features a spacious new primary suite with oversized walk-in shower, dual vanities, upgraded fixtures, and designer tile. Upstairs retreat includes full bath, laundry, and 2 versatile rooms with closets and full bath perfect for guest space, home office, or gym. Major upgrades: brand-new roof, rebuilt oversized detached garage with automatic gate and garage, leveled foundation, open-concept kitchen and living with high ceilings, 10" baseboards, LVP and tile floors, quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances. Outdoor highlights: cozy front porch, large fenced backyard, wood deck for entertaining, and long driveway with ample parking. On a full 5,000 SF lot near downtown, Heights, Sawyer Yards, hike/bike trails, dining, and shopping. Move-in ready with timeless style, modern comfort, and unbeatable location!

Full Property Details for 1705 Ovid St

General

  • Price: $599,000
  • Taxes: $8,821 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Houston
  • MLS ID: 5503356
  • Updated: 1/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 96 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pot Filler, Quartz Counters, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Plank, Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Porch, Patio
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: 9
  • County: Harris
  • Subdivision: Baker Nsbb
  • Driving Directions: From Washington and Houston Avenue: Go north on Houston Avenue, then turn west on Ovid St.
  • Direction Faces: North

School Information

  • Elem School District: 27 - Houston
  • Midd School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School District: 27 - Houston
  • Elementary School: CROCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • 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, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Construction: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,622
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area: 1,622 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Cleared

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $8,821
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: LT 9 BLK 301 BAKER NSBB
  • Legal Disclosures: Home Warranty, Owner Is Listing Agent, Seller Disclosure
  • APN: 005-124-000-0009

Listed by Keller Williams Memorial (713) 461-9393, Francisco Russo (954) 600-7703

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    954-600-7703

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Schools serving 1705 Ovid St

School District:Houston Independent School District
NameGradesDistance
Crockett Elementary School, Houston, TX
2112 Crockett Street, Houston, TX 77007
K-50.3 mi
Hogg Middle School
1100 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 77009
6-81.1 mi
Heights High School
413 East 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008
9-121.7 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 1705 Ovid St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Price Reduced
$599,000
-3.23%
MLS
11/17/2025
Price Reduced
$619,000
-1.59%
MLS
10/22/2025
Price Reduced
$629,000
-1.56%
MLS
10/14/2025
Listed
$639,000
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Tax History for 1705 Ovid St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,821
5%
$437,055
4%
2023
$8,382
—
$421,559
1%
2022
$8,382
—
$416,000
9%
2022
$8,421
5%
$382,438
11%
2021
$8,023
—
$344,253
3%
2020
$8,028
13%
$334,566
14%
2019
$7,115
12%
$293,835
17%
2018
$6,378
—
$252,044
—
2017
$6,368
—
$252,044
—
2016
$6,373
—
$252,044
—
2015
$6,390
—
$252,044
29%
2015
$6,390
83%
$194,808
43%
2013
$3,494
—
$136,553
—
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1705 Ovid Street, Houston, TX 77007 (MLS# 5503356) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1705 Ovid Street is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on October 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 1705 Ovid 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.

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