1342 Allston St

Houston, TX 77008

$989,000
Price
3
Beds
2,138 Sq. Ft.
$463 / Sq. Ft.
2,138
Sq. Ft.
$463
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
A wide, covered front porch with room for seating and conversation — the kind of space the Heights was built around. Welcome to 1342 Allston!
Front yard. Side yard. Backyard. In the Heights, that kind of green space is the real luxury — and this 6,600 SF lot gives you room to breathe.
Look at the lot lines. Real side yard. Real backyard. Rare proportions for this close to the heart of the Heights.
Framed by a gated front yard, this freshly painted Heights home blends classic architecture with meaningful outdoor space.
Light-filled living with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and plantation shutters throughout. (virtually staged)
High ceilings and expansive windows make this front living area feel both grand and comfortable.
Multiple windows create an open, welcoming main space.
Anchored by a gas fireplace and framed by French doors, the cozy den is the perfect retreat for reading, relaxing, or gathering with friends.
Open to the kitchen, the den invites easy conversation whether you're cooking, relaxing, or gathering with friends.
Breakfast bar provides casual seating and defines the kitchen without closing it off from the living and dining areas.
From the kitchen, the den's gas fireplace draws you in, while the butler's pantry connects seamlessly to the dining area beyond.
Granite counters with extended prep space and island cooktop.
Bright galley kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and direct access to the backyard.
Built-in stainless appliances and full-height cabinetry provide efficient storage.
Granite counters, glass-front cabinetry, and pocket doors make this butler’s pantry as functional as it is flexible.
Convenient first-floor powder bath for guests.
Dedicated first-floor laundry room with full-size washer and dryer and built-in storage.
Period staircase details continue upstairs to the private bedroom level.
Spacious primary suite with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and easy access to the private bath and walk-in closet.
Room for a king bed plus seating, with plantation shutters and generous windows for natural light and privacy.
Walk-in closet with built-in shelving and abundant hanging space.
Unstaged view highlights the room’s scale, ceiling height, and flexible layout potential.
Spacious primary bath with double sinks and generous counter space.
Oversized soaking tub positioned beneath a frosted transom window for privacy and natural light.
Bright secondary bedroom with hardwood floors and plantation shutters.
Dual-access bath with private vanity area.
Central bathing area with classic tile surround and tiled flooring.
Second vanity entry serving the adjacent bedroom.
Second secondary bedroom with the same great light and flexibility for guests or office space.
Covered back porch with ceiling fans overlooking the backyard — ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing year-round.
Spacious backyard with mature trees and access to the covered porch and detached garage.
Side yard with green space and walkway connecting home to garage.
Large, fenced backyard with detached garage and alley access.
Detached two-car garage with alley entry.
Detached garage plus two additional off-street parking spaces via alley access.
Bird’s-eye view looking northeast—just two blocks from the Heights Esplanade, with tree-lined charm in every direction.
Aerial view looking north—with arrows pointing the way to the Heights Shopping & Dining District. Yes, it’s really that close.
Six off-street parking spaces — a rarity this close to the heart of the Heights.
Floor plan and dimensions are approximate and provided for reference only. Buyer to independently verify square footage and measurements.

Description

Welcome to 1342 Allston, a freshly painted Heights classic on one of the neighborhood's most desirable tree-lined blocks. Hardwood floors and tall ceilings define the main level, where a cozy den with a fireplace offers the perfect spot to unwind, and a combined living and dining area flows easily into a bright kitchen with abundant cabinetry and prep space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides comfort and privacy, while two secondary bedrooms share a well-designed bath. Set on a full 6,600...Welcome to 1342 Allston, a freshly painted Heights classic on one of the neighborhood's most desirable tree-lined blocks. Hardwood floors and tall ceilings define the main level, where a cozy den with a fireplace offers the perfect spot to unwind, and a combined living and dining area flows easily into a bright kitchen with abundant cabinetry and prep space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides comfort and privacy, while two secondary bedrooms share a well-designed bath. Set on a full 6,600 SF lot, the home features landscaped front, side, and back yards plus a newly rebuilt front porch made for neighborly visits. A two-car garage is complemented by two additional parking spaces in front and two more behind — a rare bonus in the Heights. Just one block from the Heights Boulevard Esplanade and close to Donovan Park, cafés, and local shops.

Listing Agent

  1. Becky Davis

    Becky Davis

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0656415

    becky.davis@compass.com

    P: (832)-628-8221

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Property Details for 1342 Allston Street

Architectural Style
Victorian
Subdivision Name
Houston Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 02/24/2026 02:58 PM

Property Details for 1342 Allston Street

StatusActive
MLS #72144714
Days on Market5
Taxes$18,730 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1993
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

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Building Information for 1342 Allston Street

Stories2Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,381 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,820

Property Taxes

$1,561

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1342 Allston Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: Via I-10, exit Heights Blvd/Yale. Head North on Yale St. Turn left on 14th. Turn Left on Allston. Home is second home on the left.
  • Map Coordinate: 452Z
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Unparsed Address: 1342 Allston Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Alley Access, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $18,730
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 23 BLK 172 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: LOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2138.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 6600.0
  • 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
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Parcel Number: 020-168-000-0029
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Hollywood Bath, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Entry Foyer, 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: 14x9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 23x17
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 18x14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1342 Allston Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #72144714

$989,000—
Nov 17, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #82188973

$1,030,000—
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #82188973

$1,030,000—
Sep 18, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #30568536

$1,070,000—
Jul 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #30568536

$1,070,000—
May 17, 2019

Sold

HARMLS #39741905

—
Apr 17, 2019

Option Pending

HARMLS #39741905

—
Apr 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39741905

$795,000—
Jun 11, 2010

Sold

HARMLS #12490635

—
Jun 7, 2010

Option Pending

HARMLS #12490635

—
Apr 19, 2010

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #12490635

$479,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #72144714

$989,000
11/17/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #82188973

$1,030,000
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #82188973

$1,030,000
09/18/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #30568536

$1,070,000
07/24/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #30568536

$1,070,000
05/17/2019

Sold

HARMLS #39741905

—
04/17/2019

Option Pending

HARMLS #39741905

—
04/16/2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39741905

$795,000
06/11/2010

Sold

HARMLS #12490635

—
06/07/2010

Option Pending

HARMLS #12490635

—
04/19/2010

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #12490635

$479,000

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

Public Records for 1342 Allston Street

Taxable ValueLand$594,000Additions$365,092Total$959,092
Tax Record2024$14,142 ($1,178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,138 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,138 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993CountyHARRISAPN0201680000029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1342 Allston Street

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

Hamilton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Heights 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 1342 Allston Street, Houston, TX 77008

1342 Allston Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77008. This property was listed for sale on February 19, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $989,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on May 17, 2019. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Love Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School and Heights High School. 1342 Allston Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,138 sqft single family home built in 1993.

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