1259 W 17th St

Houston, TX 77008

$365,000
Price
2
Beds
1,945 Sq. Ft.
$188 / Sq. Ft.
1,945
Sq. Ft.
$188
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath home in the Heights offers modern comfort and timeless appeal. A new roof installed in 2025 and a recently replaced hot water heater provide peace of mind, while thoughtful homeowner upgrades elevate the space throughout. The open-concept living area on the second floor features hardwood floors and abundant natural light, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen and bathrooms showcase updated countertops and new...This beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath home in the Heights offers modern comfort and timeless appeal. A new roof installed in 2025 and a recently replaced hot water heater provide peace of mind, while thoughtful homeowner upgrades elevate the space throughout. The open-concept living area on the second floor features hardwood floors and abundant natural light, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen and bathrooms showcase updated countertops and new lighting was installed adding a fresh, contemporary touch. A spacious covered porch overlooks a charming, tree-lined courtyard—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Enjoy the unbeatable walkability to some of the area’s best restaurants, shops, and local favorites, all just steps from your door. Fabulous location to several major freeways and a short distance to the hike and bike trails that are enjoyed by many Houstonians. HOA covers water and private trash pick up.
  1. Listed by Stephanie Willis • TREC #0677718 • Brokerage DRE #307280 • Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (713)-256-3369 C: (713)-256-3369 stephanie.willis@sothebys.realty

Property Details for 1259 West 17th Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
West 18th Street Twnhms
View
North
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 12:25 PM

Property Details for 1259 West 17th Street

StatusActive
MLS #98535631
Days on Market40
Taxes$7,717 / year
HOA Fees$2,186 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Townhouse
Year Built2003
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,679 SF
CountyHarris County
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Building Information for 1259 West 17th Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built2003Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,679 SF

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Property Information for 1259 West 17th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From Bevis Street go East on W 17th. Complex will be on your left. 1259 is in the middle of the courtyard with the frontdoor facing north.
  • Map Coordinate: 452U
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Unparsed Address: 1259 W 17th Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Park
  • Association Fee: $2,186
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreas, MaintenanceGrounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Name: West 18th St. TH Assoc.
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,717
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 59 BLK 1 WEST EIGHTEENTH STREET T/H
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: SINCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1945.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 1679.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 122-450-001-0059
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Townhouse/Condo, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Walk In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: LaundryInUtilityRoom
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 30x19
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 3
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x8
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 2x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No
  • Pets Allowed: PetRestrictions

Property History for 1259 West 17th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Price Change

HARMLS #98535631

$365,000—
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #98535631

$375,000—
Aug 4, 2023

Sold

HARMLS #84409183

—
Jul 11, 2023

Pending

HARMLS #84409183

—
Jul 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #84409183

$379,000—
May 24, 2019

Sold

HARMLS #10812915

—
Apr 21, 2019

Option Pending

HARMLS #10812915

—
Apr 9, 2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10812915

$308,000—
Jun 22, 2012

Sold

HARMLS #17324645

—
May 26, 2012

Option Pending

HARMLS #17324645

—
May 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #17324645

$219,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Price Change

HARMLS #98535631

$365,000
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #98535631

$375,000
08/04/2023

Sold

HARMLS #84409183

—
07/11/2023

Pending

HARMLS #84409183

—
07/06/2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #84409183

$379,000
05/24/2019

Sold

HARMLS #10812915

—
04/21/2019

Option Pending

HARMLS #10812915

—
04/09/2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10812915

$308,000
06/22/2012

Sold

HARMLS #17324645

—
05/26/2012

Option Pending

HARMLS #17324645

—
05/17/2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #17324645

$219,900

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

Public Records for 1259 West 17th Street

Taxable ValueLand$114,765Additions$254,044Total$368,809
Tax Record2024$5,175 ($431 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,945 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,945 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,677 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003CountyHARRISAPN1224500010059

Schools near 1259 West 17th Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sinclair Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Black Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Waltrip High School
Public - 9 to 12
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Public - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Sinclair Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Black Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltrip High School
Public9 to 12

Arabic Immersion Magnet School
PublicPK to 7

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 1259 West 17th Street, Houston, TX 77008

1259 West 17th Street is a townhouse for sale in Houston, TX 77008. This property was listed for sale on January 20, 2026 by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $365,000. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on August 4, 2023. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Sinclair Elementary School, Black Middle School and Waltrip High School. 1259 West 17th Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,945 sqft townhouse built in 2003.

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