Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick home in the desirable MacGregor Place subdivision. This 1,607 sq ft residence features a spacious layout with generous living areas, an updated kitchen, and covered carport. Built in 1950, this home offers classic mid-century character with solid construction on a comfortable lot. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and major highways with easy access to downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the University of Houston. Property is being sold as-is. Preferred title company is Odyssey Title. Don't miss this opportunity to own in one of Houston's established neighborhoods at an incredible value!
For sale
Price cut: $20K (4/27)
$169,900
5118 Cortelyou Ln, Houston, TX 77021
3beds
1,607sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,250.86 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic mid-century characterComfortable lotCovered carportUpdated kitchen
- 37 days |
- 476 |
- 18 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Donowho 0502335,
Joseph Properties LLC 512-831-7913
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21224468
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Carpet
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,607 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,250.86 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Subdivision
Details
- Parcel number: 0780960160005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Not Available, Water Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: MacGregor Place
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $211,915
- Annual tax amount: $4,504
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,761/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $169,900-10.5%$106/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900$118/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,504 -5.6% | $211,915 -7% |
| 2024 | $4,768 +1.5% | $227,896 -2.2% |
| 2023 | $4,696 +22.3% | $233,090 +33.6% |
| 2022 | $3,841 | $174,425 +10.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $157,619 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $3,397 -12.1% | $141,596 -11.3% |
| 2019 | $3,864 +28.4% | $159,565 +33.9% |
| 2018 | $3,010 | $119,156 |
| 2017 | $3,010 | $119,156 +5.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $112,571 |
| 2015 | $89 | $112,571 +24.4% |
| 2014 | $89 | $90,474 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,474 |
| 2012 | -- | $90,474 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,474 |
| 2010 | -- | $90,474 -25.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $121,339 +6.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $113,599 +20.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,501 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $85,910 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $78,100 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $71,000 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $64,600 +9.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $58,800 +9.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $53,500 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,097/mo
Principal & interest
$849
Property taxes
$248
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ost - South Union
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peck Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Cullen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Yates High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memorial
- Middle: Hogg
- High: Westbury
- District: Houston ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77021
- Ost - South Union
- 5118 Cortelyou Ln
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