8710 Congo Lane, Houston, TX 77040

$831,250 Asking Price

9 beds
5 baths
5,711  sqft
Built in 1968

This rare one-acre property offers endless possibilities for extended families or investors. Centrally located near Beltway 8 and Hwy 290, just south of the racetrack, it boasts a 2,455 sq. ft. upgraded primary home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus two private guest quarters with baths (820 sq. ft. total). A two-story partially unfinished 1,560 sq. ft. building provides even more living or rental potential. Additional features include a 400 sq. ft. exercise/storage building, a 252 sq. ft. tool shed, a 600 sq. ft. covered pavilion, extensive patios, and an in-ground pool surrounded by majestic live oaks. Secured by 8’-10’ walls and wrought iron fencing, the property includes a new 250’ water well and offers low taxes. Perfect for multigenerational living or as an income-generating investment.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Formal Entry/Foyer, En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Countertops(Granite)
Appliances:
Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile
A/C:
true, Electric
Heating:
true, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Free Standing, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature:
HVAC, HVAC>13 SEER, HVAC>15 SEER

Exterior

General:
Balcony, Outdoor Kitchen, Side Yard, Shed(s), Workshop
Style:
Traditional
Pool:
Gunite
Parking:
Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Double-Wide Driveway, Driveway Gate, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
Insulated/Low-E windows
General:
Brick, Wood Siding, 1, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Asphalt, Concrete
Originating MLS:
Houston Association of Realtors
School District:
13 - Cypress-Fairbanks
County:
Harris

Lot

Zoning:
TRS 9F-1 & 9S-1 ABST 831 J WAUGH, 0451350000214
Fencing:
Back Yard, Full

Utilities

Water:
Well
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
Houston Association of Realtors

This listing courtesy of:
White Picket Realty LLC, Alan Hernandez

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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