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$1,600,000

For Sale - Active
523 W 15th St, Houston, TX 77008
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,190 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 4 days ago
Updated: Aug 14, 2025 at 06:08AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,965
Cap Rate
-0.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-26.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.05
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-21.0%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Owner renovated & extended this Houston Heights house (2020/2021) on an oversized (9975sf) lot in a prime location. The original house (~1200sf) was stripped to the studs & and (~1800 sf) added. The main house now has 3 beds, 2 ½ baths, open kitchen/den/breakfast-room, pantry, study, dining room, coffee bar, mud room, butler’s pantry & a 2nd sitting room. An oversized 2-car garage w/ 1 bed garage apartment (672 sf) includes a full kitchen, bath, internal staircase, w/d hook-up, ev charger, solar & battery back-up. The large lot provides privacy, natural light, lush mature landscaping & gated drive (additional parking). All systems (roof, electrics, plumbing, a/c etc.) are new 2020/2021 w/ owner input. House is energy efficient. The layout allows for multi-generation or WFH living. It is 2 blocks from the trail, close to 19th st. & the revamped N. Shepherd area. It is easy to get downtown & other places in the Greater Houston area. It is a contributing house in the Historic District.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Additional Parking, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.5

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Concrete Block
  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 0201410000019
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Year Built: 1930

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $34,527

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Active Solar, Electric, Central, Zoned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned

Location

  • County: Harris

Listing Details


Listed by:
Vickie Driscoll
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
(713) 962-1442

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 22693177
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,965
Cap Rate
-0.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-26.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.05
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-21.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,600,000
Amount financed:
-$1,280,000
Down payment:
$320,000
Closing costs:
$48,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$368,000
Square feet:
3,190
Cost per square foot:
$502
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.13

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,280,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$7,572
Property tax:
$2,877
Insurance:
$252
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$10,701

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,600 $43,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$216 -$2,592
Operating income:
$3,384 $40,608

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (80%)
80%-$2,877-$34,527
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$252-$3,024
Property management: (8%)
8%-$288-$3,456
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (105%)
105%-$3,777-$45,327

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
-$393 -$4,716
Mortgage payments:
-$7,572 -$90,864
Cash flow:
$7,965 $95,580