156 W Whitney St

Houston, TX 77018

$189,000
Price
3
Beds
989 Sq. Ft.
$191 / Sq. Ft.
989
Sq. Ft.
$191
per Sq. Ft.
Option Period
Option Period

Description

Perfectly positioned in an amazing location, this charming home is full of character you simply can’t recreate. From the inviting exterior to the warm interior feel, the property offers timeless charm with thoughtful minor updates already in place. Inside, you’ll find unique details, natural light, and a cozy layout that gives this home real personality. While it has not been fully renovated and could use some additional work, the opportunity here is clear. Preserve the charm, add your vision, and...Perfectly positioned in an amazing location, this charming home is full of character you simply can’t recreate. From the inviting exterior to the warm interior feel, the property offers timeless charm with thoughtful minor updates already in place. Inside, you’ll find unique details, natural light, and a cozy layout that gives this home real personality. While it has not been fully renovated and could use some additional work, the opportunity here is clear. Preserve the charm, add your vision, and unlock its full potential. A rare chance to own a character-filled home in an ideal Houston location with room to make it truly your own.
  1. Listed by Melvin Ruiz • TREC #0693861 • Brokerage DRE #9014376 • Levitate Real Estate
    P: (832)-978-6801 C: (832)-978-6801 melvin@levitaterealestate.com

Property Details for 156 West Whitney Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Whitney Plaza Apts Rp & Ext
LISTING UPDATED: 02/13/2026 02:10 PM

Property Details for 156 West Whitney Street

StatusOption Period
MLS #70063563
Days on Market8
Taxes$3,082 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1966
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,299 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

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Building Information for 156 West Whitney Street

Stories1Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,299 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,178 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$921

Property Taxes

$257

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 156 West Whitney Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Heading north on main st take a left on w whitney st and a right on w whitney st the home will be on the left.
  • Map Coordinate: 452M
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Northwest Houston
  • Unparsed Address: 156 W Whitney Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,082
  • Tax Legal Description: TR 5 WHITNEY PLAZA R/P
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 989.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 4300.0
  • 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: 098-555-000-0005
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: tr5
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12x14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 156 West Whitney Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Pending

HARMLS #70063563

—
Feb 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #70063563

$189,000—
Feb 17, 2017

Terminated

HARMLS #69733344

$82,500—
Feb 6, 2017

Sold

HARMLS #51648774

—
Jan 25, 2017

Option Pending

HARMLS #51648774

—
Jan 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #51648774

$110,000—
Oct 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #69733344

$82,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Pending

HARMLS #70063563

—
02/04/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #70063563

$189,000
02/17/2017

Terminated

HARMLS #69733344

$82,500
02/06/2017

Sold

HARMLS #51648774

—
01/25/2017

Option Pending

HARMLS #51648774

—
01/08/2017

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #51648774

$110,000
10/25/2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #69733344

$82,500

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

Public Records for 156 West Whitney Street

Taxable ValueLand$68,800Additions$78,504Total$147,304
Tax Record2024$1,399 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt989 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt989 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,299 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966CountyHARRISAPN0985550000005

Schools near 156 West Whitney Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kennedy Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Williams Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Washington B T High School
Public - 9 to 12
Harper Daep
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Williams Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington B T High School
Public9 to 12

Harper Daep
Public9 to 12

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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