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    • Price cut: $400 (5/20)
    $789,500

    1621 California St, Houston, TX 77006

    2beds
    1,200sqft
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    $5,585/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    5,601 Square Feet Lot
    $740,700 Zestimate®
    $658/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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 back driveway 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-walking the tree-lined streets to Cherryhurst Park for recreation & community outings, while in the midst of 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!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Teri Leigh Thompson TREC #0623653 713-623-6165,

    Teri Leigh Thompson, Broker

    Source: HAR,MLS#: 65685087MLS Logo

      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 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: 5/20/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Investor
      • Ownership: Full Ownership
      • Road surface type: Asphalt, Curbs

        Estimated market value

        $740,700

        $704,000 - $778,000

        $2,426/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/20/2026Price change$789,500-0.1%$658/sqft
        Source: HAR #65685087 Report a problem
        1/25/2024Listed for sale$789,900$658/sqft
        Source: HAR #79572789 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,079 -10.6%$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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Neartown - Montrose

        Getting around

        92 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        51 / 100
        Good Transit
        77 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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