1621 California St

Houston, TX 77006

$789,900
Price
2
Beds
1,200 Sq. Ft.
$658 / Sq. Ft.
1,200
Sq. Ft.
$658
per Sq. Ft.
Heart of Montrose -sought-after Cherryhurst 5600 sqft corner tree-lot available!
Extremely rare & captivating historical Cherryhurst corner tree-lined 5600 sqft lot. Waiting for you to build beautiful new construction!
Front view of the corner lot at California & Windsor Streets
front view of the lot facing north on California Street. Just one block off Westheimer.
front/side view from corner of California & Windsor Streets
View from the side street, Windsor. Lined in majestic Oaks!
front view on California Street looking towards Windsor Street.
view from Windsor Street looking east showing the side, back & alley
view of the backside of lot
view of the side & back of the lot, alley access only providing a uniform & pedestrian friendly streetscape
shady streets lined with canopy of magnificent oak trees
Cherryhurst corner lot on California & Windsor Streets. Developed in 1913.
Adorned Cherryhurst Park just down the street- the centerpiece of Cherryhurst to gather, relax, & play.
the playground at Cherryhurst Park where all the neighborhood families gather
the tennis courts & community center at Cherryhurst Park
1621 California Street in the heart of Montrose -just one block off the Westheimer curve close-in property!
Cherryhurst Constable Patrol Program along with the very active Cherryhurst Civic Association
Fabulous 5600 square foot CORNER LOT with stately oak trees available to build your "dream" home in the historic Cherryhurst in the heart of Montrose!

Description

Extremely rare 5600 sf CORNER LOT wrapped with majestic oak trees in the highly sought-after historic Cherryhurst neighborhood. Build your showplace home while owning a piece of Houston history with character & charm in the heart of Montrose! Bonus-move the original bungalow to your country acreage for a guest cottage! Alley access to garage preserving streetscape. Buyer to confirm lot dimensions. Lot being sold as-is. Never flooded to-date per Seller. Please do not disturb tenants. Zoned to stellar...Extremely rare 5600 sf CORNER LOT wrapped with majestic oak trees in the highly sought-after historic Cherryhurst neighborhood. Build your showplace home while owning a piece of Houston history with character & charm in the heart of Montrose! Bonus-move the original bungalow to your country acreage for a guest cottage! Alley access to garage preserving streetscape. Buyer to confirm lot dimensions. Lot being sold as-is. Never flooded to-date per Seller. Please do not disturb tenants. Zoned to stellar schools-Edna Baker Montessori, Lanier Middle, Lamar IB World High. This property offers such convenience with a short walk through the tree-lined streets to Cherryhurst Park for recreation & community outings, while in the midst to eclectic Montrose arts & culture, eateries, galleries, thrifts & shopping. Live & play in the close-in beautiful Cherryhurst! Do not wait to create your dream project on this extraordinary lot in this historical neighborhood!
  1. Listed by Teri Leigh Thompson • TREC #0623653 • Teri Leigh Thompson, Broker
    P: (713)-623-6165 C: (713)-623-6165 teri@houstonrealestatedesign.com

Property Details for 1621 California Street

Architectural Style
Craftsman, Traditional
Subdivision Name
Cherryhurst
LISTING UPDATED: 09/20/2025 04:19 AM

Property Details for 1621 California Street

StatusActive
MLS #79572789
Days on Market758
Taxes$12,608 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,601 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Teri Leigh Thompson, Broker, Teri Leigh Thompson, TREC #0623653
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Building Information for 1621 California Street

Stories1Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,601 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,901 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,850

Property Taxes

$1,051

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1621 California Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: Located one block North of Westheimer at corner of Windsor & California Street (at the curve on Westheimer). Please follow Navigation.
  • Map Coordinate: 493S
  • MLS Area Major: 16
  • MLS Area Minor: Montrose
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Unparsed Address: 1621 California Street
  • Water Source: Public
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Guard
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Other
  • Association Name: Cherryhurst Civic Association
  • Association Phone: 713-284-1992
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,608
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 12 BLK 10 CHERRYHURST
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: BAKER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1200.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 5600.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 56 x 100
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Other, Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Parcel Number: 038-245-000-0012
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 00
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1621 California Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #79572789

$789,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/25/2024

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #79572789

$789,900

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

Public Records for 1621 California Street

Taxable ValueLand$616,000Additions$44,416Total$660,416
Tax Record2024$4,565 ($380 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,254 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,254 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyHARRISAPN0382450000012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1621 California Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilson Montessori
Public - PK to 8
Lanier Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lamar High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wilson Montessori
PublicPK to 8

Lanier Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lamar High School
Public9 to 12

Carnegie Vanguard High School
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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More information about 1621 California Street, Houston, TX 77006

1621 California Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77006. This property was listed for sale on January 25, 2024 by Teri Leigh Thompson, Broker, it's currently listed at $789,900. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Wilson Montessori, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. 1621 California Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,200 sqft single family home built in 1923.

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