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$489,000 Just Listed
Property Description
Welcome to 5118 Burt Street in the highly sought-after Ella Lee Forest community! Situated on a spacious corner lot beneath mature trees, this charming two-story home offers timeless curb appeal with double front porches perfect for relaxing mornings or evening conversations. Inside, you'll find a functional layout filled with natural light, hardwood floors, generous living spaces, and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen features gas cooking, ample cabinet and counter space, and opens seamlessly to the breakfast area and living room, making it ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite includes a spacious bath with dual sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, and large walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, office space, or playrooms. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with gated driveway access. NEW ROOF (2023). Conveniently located near parks, restaurants, shopping, and major Houston highways! Great Home to make your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5118 Burt St
General
- Price: $489,000
- HOA FEE: $4/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $9,557 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 85478218
- Updated: Today (5/7/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Balcony, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Fully Fenced, Fence, Porch, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Ella Lee Forest
- Driving Directions: From 610, exit Ella and Head north on Ella Blvd toward Ansbury Dr 1.8 mi. Turn left onto Lehman St and first home on right
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- Middle School: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Ella Lee Forest HOA
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Other
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,956
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,956 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1998
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1566
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $50
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $9,557
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LT 1 LESS N 10 FT BLK A ELLA LEE FOREST
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 084-542-000-0001
- Section: 8
Listed by eXp Realty LLC (888) 519-7431, James Brown (713) 829-2516
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Schools
Schools serving 5118 Burt St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oak Forest Elementary School, Houston, TX 1401 West 43rd Street, Houston, TX 77018 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Black Middle School 1575 Chantilly Lane, Houston, TX 77018 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Waltrip High School 1900 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 5118 Burt St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/07/2026
Listed
$489,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5118 Burt St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,877
-66%
$449,705
3%
2023
$8,514
—
$435,558
3%
2022
$8,514
9%
$422,573
8%
2022
$7,797
-10%
$389,494
5%
2021
$8,623
-3%
$370,000
—
2020
$8,878
23%
$371,016
25%
2019
$7,192
-4%
$297,000
—
2018
$7,515
—
$297,000
—
2017
$7,503
—
$297,000
—
2016
$7,510
—
$297,000
—
2015
$7,529
—
$297,000
21%
2015
$7,529
26%
$245,540
5%
2013
$5,976
—
$233,530
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5118 Burt Street, Houston, TX 77018 (MLS# 85478218) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5118 Burt Street is currently listed for $489,000 and was received on May 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 5118 Burt 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.
