208 E 12th Street, Houston, TX 77008

$1,015,000 Asking Price

3 beds
4 baths
2,472  sqft
Built in 1900

Elegant, preserved, authentic historic property located in heart of the original Houston Heights. This home welcomes you with a unique water fountain and features original red leaf pine floors that flow throughout the updated kitchen boasting smart appliances, custom backsplash, and more. The house has 21 large windows throughout offering abundant natural light, many containing original weights that have been re-roped. The primary bedroom is oversized and offers an ensuite bath with a custom James Martin vanity & mirror, Elfa closet system and motorized skylight. Living space above the oversized garage offers a full kitchen and bath along with W/D hookups. Access to a large attic offers plenty of storage. New roof in 2025 on both house and garage, heating/cooling and pest control/orkin contracts regularly maintained. Nearby are excellent elementary, middle and high schools. Just one block from beautiful historic Heights esplanade and all of the conveniences of living inside the loop.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Balcony, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, 1 Bedroom Up,2 Bedrooms Down,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s), Countertops(Dekton)
Appliances:
ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Water Heater, Disposal, Convection Oven, Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile, Wood
A/C:
true, Ceiling Fan(s), Gas
Heating:
true, Natural Gas
Eco/Green Feature:
Attic Vents, Thermostat, Lighting, HVAC, HVAC>13 SEER, Insulation, Exposure/Shade

Exterior

General:
Sprinkler System, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Attached/Detached Garage, Oversized

Construction

Roofing:
Wood
Windows:
Storm Windows, Window Coverings
General:
Wood Siding, 2, Block & Beam

Location

Road/Access:
Asphalt
Originating MLS:
Houston Association of Realtors
School District:
27 - Houston
County:
Harris

Lot

Zoning:
TRS 24 23B & 23A-1 BLK 199 HOUSTON HEIGHTS, 0201950000026
Fencing:
Back Yard, Partial

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Houston Association of Realtors
Exclusions:
2 Small Floating Shelves In Main Living Area

This listing courtesy of:
Redfin Corporation, Nicholas Longtin

About Houston, TX

Housing

Number of Units
1,285,926
Median Home Value
$256,493
Median Rent
$1,020

52.67% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.97% are vacant.

Commute

Car
74.05%
Public Transportation
2.63%
Walk to Work
1.38%
Work from Home
20.26%
Other
1.35%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
3,195,460
Median Age
35.60
Median Household Size
2.89

Education

High School
23.45%
Associate’s Degree
6.44%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.00%
Graduate Degree
12.33%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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