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[Front Elevation]
[Front Elevation]
[Rear Elevation]Gardens and lawn also surround the house on 3 sides. Plenty of space for a pool if desired. Note putting green.
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[Putting Green]A closer view of the putting green in the backyard. Gate to the driveway is visible at left rear.
[Entry / Living Room]The half-light front door opens into the delightfully airy living room. Tall, double-hung replacement windows provide plenty of natural light. Polished replacement hardwood floors extend throughout the house.
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[Living Room]This view from the living room reveals the opened floorplan. Living, dining and kitchen form an unobstructed gathering space that for easy daily living and entertaining.
[Living Area]An alternate view of the living area. French door at right opens to the main side porch.
[Dining Area]The dining area overlooks the main side porch (windows at left). The hall at right travels to to 2 secondary bedrooms and a large full bath. Closed door to primary bedroom is visible at left rear.
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[Dining Area]A closer view of the dining area.
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[Kitchen]The modern kitchen features a large island with quartz countertop that serves as a divider between the kitchen and dining area.French door opens to the driveway-side porch.
[Kitchen]Features include quartzite countertops, pendant lighting, a farm sink, tilt-out trash bin, and stainless steel gas range, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. Note paneled cabinets and white subway tile backsplash. Closed door at left opens into the laundry/utility room.
[Kitchen]A closer view of the kitchen reveals the well-organized workspace.
[Kitchen]A reverse view from the kitchen into the gathering space. Note microwave and electrical outlet in island.
[Kitchen]
[Virtually Staged]
[Primary Bedroom]The light-filled primary bedroom has a French door that opens to the main side patio where a short flight of steps leads into the backyard.
[Primary Bedroom]An alternate view of the primary bedroom. Entry is at left.
[Primary Closet]The walk-in primary closet features a chest-of-drawers and abundant open and rack storage.
[Primary Bath]Attached to the primary bedroom, this inviting bath tile floor and subway-tile walls; and a free-standing white porcelain soaking tub with wall-mounted faucet.
[Primary Bath]A closer view of the white porcelain soaking tub and double sink deck. Note paneled wainscot surrounding the tub.
[Secondary Bedroom]This bedroom has a deep step-in closet with solid double doors. Tall double hung windows provide views of the front porch and parking pad with automatic gate.
[Secondary Bedroom]This bedroom features a pair of deep step-in closets and book/display shelves.
[Hall Bath]This full bath serves both secondary bedrooms and features a porcelain penny-tile floor, quartz sink deck, a tub/shower with subway-tile surround, and cabinet and open-shelf storage.
[Dining Area]
[Laundry / Utility Room]Attached to the kitchen, the laundry/utility room provides washer and dryer connections and abundant storage.
[Main Porch]Porches surround the cottage on 3 sides. The main porch, shown here, has access from the gathering space and the primary bedroom.
[Main Porch]A reverse view of the main porch reveals the steps down to the backyard. Door at right/rear accesses the primary bedroom.
[Side Yard]Rose bushes and cattle-pane fencing extend the length of the main side porch.
[Side porch]This view of the main side porch reveals a gate to the sidewalk. Living area is at right; French door accesses the dining area.
[Front Yard]An automatic gate slides back for access in or out of the parking pad.
[Front Porch]
[Aerial View]
[First Ward]First Ward offers proximity to restaurants, entertainment venues, and parks in downtown Houston, the Washington Corridor, and the Heights.
Description
This restored, updated, and polished Folk Victorian cottage in vibrant First Ward has a fenced, landscaped yard and raised porches on 3 sides. First Ward, was 1 of 3 wards created in 1839 for representation in municipal government. Wards are gone, but their legacies remain. This home offers 10+ ft ceilings; an open, inviting dining/living/kitchen space surrounded by tall, double-hung replacement windows; replacement hardwood floors; & modern island kitchen with quartzite countertops, pendant lighting, farm sink, gas range, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, & dishwasher. Glass doors access side & rear porches & yard. Airy primary bedroom has a custom-fitted walk-in closet & en suite bath with herringbone-patterned porcelain-tile floor, quartzite sink deck, glass-enclosed shower, & soaking tub. Secondary bedrooms have deep step-in closets & access to a tiled hall bath with quartzite sink deck & tub/shower. Easy access to downtown, Sawyer Yards, POST Houston, Museum District, and more!
Details
| MLS # | 40686164 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1918 |
| Days On Site | 17 |
| Listing Provided By | Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty | Walter Bering |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,660 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Corner Lot, Side Yard |
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Parking
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway, Electric Gate, None |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 15514 |
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Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| City | Houston |
| Zip Code | 77007 |
| Area | 9 |
| Subarea | Washington East | Sabine |
| Community Name | Summer Vista |
| Listing VS Median (in Summer Vista) | |
Price: $725,000 low | high Med: $725,000 sqft: 1,660 low | high Med: 1,660 $ / sqft: $437 low | high Med: $437 On site: 17 low | high Med: 17 | |
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| Open House |
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| In-Person 08/30 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| State | TX |
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| County | Harris |
| City | Houston |
| Zip Code | 77007 |
| Area | 9 |
| Subarea | Washington East | Sabine |
| Community Name | Summer Vista |
| Listing VS Median (in Summer Vista) | |
Price: $725,000 low | high Med: $725,000 sqft: 1,660 low | high Med: 1,660 $ / sqft: $437 low | high Med: $437 On site: 17 low | high Med: 17 | |
Listing Updated: August 26, 2026 at 11:05:10 AM PDT
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18756 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78258
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