Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2026
Listed
$190,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Situated on an expansive 12,288 sq. ft. lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 975 sq. ft. of living space with endless possibilities. The generous lot provides ample outdoor space for expansion, recreation, or future improvements. The home features a functional layout with an open living area and abundant natural light. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a property with room to personalize, this unique opportunity combines a manageable home with an oversized lot in an established neighborhood. ¡Excelente oportunidad! Esta propiedad cuenta con un amplio terreno de 12,288 pies cuadrados, ofreciendo espacio y múltiples posibilidades. La vivienda dispone de 3 recámaras, 2 baños y 975 pies cuadrados de construcción con una distribución funcional. El extenso terreno brinda gran potencial para disfrutar de áreas al aire libre, realizar mejoras o ampliar la propiedad. Excelente opción para quienes buscan una propiedad con amplio espacio exterior.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5242 Carmen St
General
- Price: $190,000
- Taxes: $3,213 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 6053841
- Updated: 7/2/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Parking
- Parking Features: None
Location
- Area: 3
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Sunnyside Gardens
- Driving Directions: From Interstate 610 South Loop, take Exit 36A for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and head south. Turn right onto Pershing St, then left onto Carmen St. Continue to 5242 Carmen St, Houston, TX 77033. The property is about a 5-minute drive from the highway.
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: WOODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: STERLING HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
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: Other
- Roof: Tile
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 975
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 975 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1945
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2821
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,213
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LT 11 BLK 27 SUNNYSIDE GARDENS
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 075-199-027-0011
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Schools
Schools serving 5242 Carmen St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Woodson School, Houston, TX 10720 Southview Street, Houston, TX 77047 | K-5 | 1.7 mi |
Thomas Middle School 5655 Selinsky Road, Houston, TX 77048 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Sterling High School, Houston, TX 11625 Martindale Road, Houston, TX 77048 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 5242 Carmen St
Tax History
Tax History for 5242 Carmen St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,213
-20%
$151,184
-17%
2023
$4,000
—
$182,040
-8%
2022
$4,000
8%
$198,526
18%
2022
$3,703
33%
$168,179
41%
2021
$2,780
74%
$119,262
79%
2020
$1,596
54%
$66,522
56%
2019
$1,034
11%
$42,712
16%
2018
$933
—
$36,867
—
2017
$931
—
$36,867
—
2016
$932
—
$36,867
—
2015
$935
-1%
$36,867
—
2013
$943
—
$36,867
—
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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- 5Total Baths
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5242 Carmen Street, Houston, TX 77033 (MLS# 6053841) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5242 Carmen Street is currently listed for $190,000 and was received on July 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 5242 Carmen 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.