1540 Lawrence St

2,323 Sq. Ft.
$291 / Sq. Ft.
2,323
Sq. Ft.
$291
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this stunning 3 bed, 2.5 bath home boasting FIRST floor living, soaring ceilings, and hardwood floors! The updated kitchen features marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy breakfast nook. The seamless open concept layout effortlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Step through the expansive French Doors onto the private, fully fenced patio. The home features beautiful landscaping and a sprinkler system. The luxurious primary suite includes a private...Welcome to this stunning 3 bed, 2.5 bath home boasting FIRST floor living, soaring ceilings, and hardwood floors! The updated kitchen features marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy breakfast nook. The seamless open concept layout effortlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Step through the expansive French Doors onto the private, fully fenced patio. The home features beautiful landscaping and a sprinkler system. The luxurious primary suite includes a private balcony, a separate seating area, a spa-like bathroom with dual sinks, and two walk-in closets. Two additional well-sized bedrooms share a bathroom with separate sinks. Conveniently located on the second floor is the laundry room. With a 2-car garage and a private driveway, parking is a breeze. This home's location is unbeatable, offering easy access to the Heights Hike and Bike Trail, Heights Mercantile, and an array of restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Listing Agent

  1. Carolyn Karr

    Carolyn Karr

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0742337

    carolyn.karr@compass.com

    P: (517)-242-1980

Property Details for 1540 Lawrence Street

Architectural Style
Mediterranean
Subdivision Name
Houston Heights Anx
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 12:47 PM

Property Details for 1540 Lawrence Street

StatusActive
MLS #16011603
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,526 SF
CountyHarris County
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Building Information for 1540 Lawrence Street

Stories2Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,526 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,112 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,290

Property Taxes

$822

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1540 Lawrence Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: From driving North on Shepherd take a right on W 16th and a right on Lawrence St. Home will be on the left. Supra on front gate.
  • Map Coordinate: 452Z
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Unparsed Address: 1540 Lawrence Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 390 HOUSTON HEIGHTS ANNEX
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)
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Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2323.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 2525.0
  • 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: 039-114-000-0390
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 1
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Other, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition, Other
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, 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: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Combo
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13'x15'8"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15'x23'
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12'x14'
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12'x11'6"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 20'x24'
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: Yes

Property History for 1540 Lawrence Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #16011603

$675,000
Sep 17, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #90439491

$690,000
Aug 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #90439491

$690,000
Aug 7, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #27917651

$690,000
May 29, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #63024081

$700,000
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #27917651

$690,000
Apr 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #63024081

$700,000
Apr 19, 2024

Terminated

HARMLS #61508934

$720,000
Mar 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #61508934

$735,000
Mar 24, 2023

Terminated

HARMLS #22769129

$740,000
Jan 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #22769129

$750,000
Oct 31, 2022

Expired

HARMLS #84598983

$749,900
May 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #84598983

$749,900
Dec 14, 2021

Sold

HARMLS #6468050

Oct 24, 2021

Pending

HARMLS #6468050

Sep 2, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #6468050

$679,900
Oct 6, 2017

Sold

HARMLS #60222394

Aug 22, 2017

Option Pending

HARMLS #60222394

Jul 19, 2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #60222394

$490,000
Feb 28, 2011

Sold

HARMLS #19810934

Feb 3, 2011

Option Pending

HARMLS #19810934

Jan 19, 2011

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19810934

$369,000
Jun 4, 2010

Sold

HARMLS #45743369

May 5, 2010

Option Pending

HARMLS #45743369

Apr 20, 2010

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #45743369

$349,900
Jun 26, 2009

Sold

HARMLS #4881475

Jun 6, 2009

Option Pending

HARMLS #4881475

Dec 5, 2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4881475

$369,900
Oct 17, 2008

Sold

HARMLS #7963709

Jun 19, 2008

Option Pending

HARMLS #7963709

Jan 29, 2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #7963709

$175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #16011603

$675,000
09/17/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #90439491

$690,000
08/07/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #90439491

$690,000
08/07/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #27917651

$690,000
05/29/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #63024081

$700,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #27917651

$690,000
04/10/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #63024081

$700,000
04/19/2024

Terminated

HARMLS #61508934

$720,000
03/13/2024

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #61508934

$735,000
03/24/2023

Terminated

HARMLS #22769129

$740,000
01/19/2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #22769129

$750,000
10/31/2022

Expired

HARMLS #84598983

$749,900
05/12/2022

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #84598983

$749,900
12/14/2021

Sold

HARMLS #6468050

10/24/2021

Pending

HARMLS #6468050

09/02/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #6468050

$679,900
10/06/2017

Sold

HARMLS #60222394

08/22/2017

Option Pending

HARMLS #60222394

07/19/2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #60222394

$490,000
02/28/2011

Sold

HARMLS #19810934

02/03/2011

Option Pending

HARMLS #19810934

01/19/2011

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19810934

$369,000
06/04/2010

Sold

HARMLS #45743369

05/05/2010

Option Pending

HARMLS #45743369

04/20/2010

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #45743369

$349,900
06/26/2009

Sold

HARMLS #4881475

06/06/2009

Option Pending

HARMLS #4881475

12/05/2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4881475

$369,900
10/17/2008

Sold

HARMLS #7963709

06/19/2008

Option Pending

HARMLS #7963709

01/29/2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #7963709

$175,000

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

Public Records for 1540 Lawrence Street

Taxable ValueLand$227,250Additions$361,874Total$589,124
Tax Record2024$9,862 ($822 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,526 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008CountyHARRISAPN0391140000505Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1540 Lawrence Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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1540 Lawrence Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77008. This property was listed for sale on January 29, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $675,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on December 14, 2021. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Love Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School and Heights High School. 1540 Lawrence Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,323 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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