Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/23/2026
Listed
$1,545
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MLS
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Property Description
Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath rental home offering comfortable living spaces and inviting curb appeal. This single-story home features a covered front entry, attached one-car garage, and extended driveway for convenient parking. Inside, enjoy a spacious living area with tile flooring, neutral tones, and plenty of natural light. The kitchen includes white cabinetry, ample counter space, black appliances, and a bright window. Bedrooms provide cozy layouts with soft carpet and ceiling fans. The bathroom offers a tiled tub surround, modern vanity, and updated lighting. Generous yard space adds flexibility for outdoor enjoyment. Convenient location with easy access to major roads, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5142 Balkin St
General
- Rent: $1,545
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 38466005
- Updated: 1/23/2026
- Added to Site: 28 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: Long Term
- Date Available: 1/23/2026
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Granite Counters, Pantry, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fence
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: 4
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Macgregor Terrace Sec 01
- Driving Directions: Traveling on north on I-45 toward downtown Houston. Take exit 15B for Broadway Boulevard toward Magnolia Park. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Broadway Boulevard. Continue straight for about 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Canal Street. Follow Canal Street for roughly 0.7 miles and then turn right onto Lockwood Drive. Continue on Lockwood for about 0.5 miles, then turn left onto Dekora Street. After about 0.1 miles, turn right onto Balkin Street.
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: HARTSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- High School: YATES 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
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Detached
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,208
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,208 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1477
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LT 87 BLK 4 MACGREGOR TERRACE SEC 1
- Legal Disclosures: None
- APN: 077-103-004-0087
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA (281) 335-0335, Sherry Williams (713) 858-4899
Schools
Schools serving 5142 Balkin St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hartsfield Elementary School 5001 Perry Street, Houston, TX 77021 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Cullen Middle School 6900 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77021 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Yates High School 3650 Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77004 | 9-12 | 2.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 5142 Balkin St
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
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5142 Balkin Street, Houston, TX 77021 (MLS# 38466005) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5142 Balkin Street is currently listed for rent at $1,545 and was received on January 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 5142 Balkin Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Downtown Houston? You can browse all Downtown Houston rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.