Extremely rare 5600 sf CORNER LOT wrapped with majestic oak trees in the highly sought-after historic Cherryhurst neighborhood. Build your showplace home while owning a piece of Houston history with character & charm in the heart of Montrose! Bonus-move the original bungalow to your country acreage for a guest cottage! Alley access to garage preserving streetscape. Buyer to confirm lot dimensions. Lot being sold as-is. Never flooded to-date per Seller. Please do not disturb tenants. Zoned to stellar schools-Edna Baker Montessori, Lanier Middle, Lamar IB World High. This property offers such convenience with a short walk through the tree-lined streets to Cherryhurst Park for recreation & community outings, while in the midst to eclectic Montrose arts & culture, eateries, galleries, thrifts & shopping. Live & play in the close-in beautiful Cherryhurst! Do not wait to create your dream project on this extraordinary lot in this historical neighborhood!
For sale
$789,900
1621 California St, Houston, TX 77006
2beds
1,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
5,601.82 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$658/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 260 days |
- 202 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 20, 2025 at 04:02am
Listed by:
Teri Leigh Thompson TREC #0623653 713-623-6165,
Teri Leigh Thompson, Broker
Source: HAR,MLS#: 79572789
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Features
- 2 Bedrooms Down
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,601.82 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56 x 100
- Features: Corner Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0382450000012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cherryhurst
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $658/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $660,416
- Annual tax amount: $12,608
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Investor
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Curbs
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,175/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $789,900$658/sqft |
Source:  HAR #79572789 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $660,416 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $4,565 +9.9% | $627,156 0% |
| 2023 | $4,155 -27.2% | $627,263 +20.5% |
| 2022 | $5,707 | $520,554 +1.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $515,018 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $6,430 -1.8% | $506,543 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $6,548 -22.4% | $488,779 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $8,441 | $430,434 |
| 2017 | $8,441 +8.9% | $430,434 |
| 2016 | $7,748 +17.7% | $430,434 +14.8% |
| 2015 | $6,585 | $374,900 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $6,585 | $344,267 +14.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $300,378 +11.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $270,447 |
| 2011 | -- | $270,447 |
| 2010 | -- | $270,447 |
| 2009 | -- | $270,447 |
| 2008 | -- | $270,447 +5.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $255,744 +59.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $160,446 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $145,860 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $132,600 -7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $143,600 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,600 +9.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $118,800 +10% |
| 2000 | -- | $108,000 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,859/mo
Principal & interest
$3707
Property taxes
$1152
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Neartown - Montrose
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wilson MontessoriGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Lanier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Baker Montessori School
- Middle: Lanier Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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