131 E 31st 1/2 Street, Houston, TX 77018

Houston
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131 E 31st 1/2 Street,Houston, TX 77018
$250,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 851 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: elizabeth villarreal, ariel villarreal
Office: coldwell banker realty - heights
MLS#:8386636
Source:HARMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$293.77

About this home

Opportunity knocks! Sweet bungalow in Independence Heights' Starkwether Historic District on a coveted 5,000 sq ft double lot! Surrounded by renovated cottages, new construction, top local eateries + shopping and a welcoming community, this is an excellent location for commuters and city explorers alike. This light-filled home was updated in 2015 with HVAC and the main water line was replaced in 2024. Enjoy an efficient layout with space for a full-size stackable washer/dryer in the spacious and bright kitchen which has room for a big farm table. The back yard offers endless possibilities—you could enjoy veggie and pollinator gardens, build a garage with a garage apartment (hello ROI!), expand the home or simply relax and entertain. Excellent neighbors! Move-in ready and full of potential—don’t miss this sweet slice of history in a true Houston Historic District. Call us to see this home today.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Listing ID #:8386636
  • Updated:April 01, 2026 at 02:13 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:2
  • Flooring:Tile, Wood
  • Dining Description:Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Bathrooms Description:Tub Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Granite Counters, Kitchen Dining Combo, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Oven
  • Living area:851 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Electric
  • Heating:Central, Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1950
  • Building area:851 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.11 Acres
  • Lot Features:Subdivision
  • Architectural Style:Traditional
  • Construction Materials:Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Fence, Porch
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:1 Story

Schools

  • High school:WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle school:HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary school:BURRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Utilities

  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$250,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$293.77
  • Tax amount:$3,305 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven
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