1007 Kern St

Houston, TX 77009

$549,000
Price
3
Beds
1,994 Sq. Ft.
$275 / Sq. Ft.
1,994
Sq. Ft.
$275
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By CompassOpen: 4/26 01:00PM - 02:30PM
Listed By CompassOpen: 4/26 01:00PM - 02:30PM

Description

Charming freestanding 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of the Heights. The home features an open floor plan with high ceilings, abundant natural light, generous storage, and a private backyard with a covered wood deck (wood replaced 2024). First-floor living is ideal for entertaining, offering a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs includes all three bedrooms (hickory floors 2021), highlighted by a spacious primary suite with...Charming freestanding 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of the Heights. The home features an open floor plan with high ceilings, abundant natural light, generous storage, and a private backyard with a covered wood deck (wood replaced 2024). First-floor living is ideal for entertaining, offering a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs includes all three bedrooms (hickory floors 2021), highlighted by a spacious primary suite with a spa tub and two walk-in closets, plus two secondary bedrooms located just down the hall. The property also offers a rare extended private driveway with ample guest parking. Roof was replaced in Mar 2024. Owners used the oversized insulated garage with the A/C and new epoxy floor (all updates 2023) as an office! HVAC 2016. The home is zoned to Field Elementary, just a short walk from the Norhill Esplanade, Studewood restaurants, 19th Street shopping, and the Houston Farmers Market.

Listing Agent

  1. Lea Hallahan

    Lea Hallahan

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0704794

    lea.hallahan@compass.com

    P: (440)-773-0561

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Property Details for 1007 Kern Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Kern Street

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Property Details for 1007 Kern Street

StatusActive
MLS #57414044
Days on Market5
Taxes$9,345 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountyHarris County
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Building Information for 1007 Kern Street

Stories2Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

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Property Information for 1007 Kern Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Head south on North Main St. Turn left on Kern St. 1007 Kern St will be on your right
  • Map Coordinate: 453T
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Unparsed Address: 1007 Kern Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,345
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 2 BLK 1 KERN STREET
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1994.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Other, Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Lot Size Acres: 2500.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 130-639-001-0002
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Double Vanity, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 19x16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1007 Kern Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #57414044

$549,000—
Aug 14, 2012

Sold

HARMLS #17987989

—
Jul 9, 2012

Option Pending

HARMLS #17987989

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/20/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #57414044

$549,000
08/14/2012

Sold

HARMLS #17987989

—
07/09/2012

Option Pending

HARMLS #17987989

—

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1007 Kern Street

Taxable ValueLand$162,500Additions$277,210Total$439,710
Tax Record2024$5,839 ($487 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,994 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,994 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008CountyHARRISAPN1306390010002

Schools near 1007 Kern Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Field Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Hogg Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Heights High School
Public - 9 to 12
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Field Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hogg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Heights High School
Public9 to 12

Arabic Immersion Magnet School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1007 Kern Street, Houston, TX 77009

1007 Kern Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77009. This property was listed for sale on April 20, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $549,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on August 14, 2012. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Field Elementary School, Hogg Middle School and Heights High School. 1007 Kern Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,994 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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