240 W 23rd St

3,891 Sq. Ft.
$276 / Sq. Ft.
3,891
Sq. Ft.
$276
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 240 W 23rd St, ideally located in sought-after Houston Heights with easy access to popular dining, shopping, & local parks. Charming 2 story home with flexible living spaces & great natural light. Welcoming entry showcases classic wood trim details leading into a spacious living room, ideal for gathering, relaxing, or entertaining. Large kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, great prep space, built-in storage, plus a large range with vent hood and opens to the dining area offering space...Welcome to 240 W 23rd St, ideally located in sought-after Houston Heights with easy access to popular dining, shopping, & local parks. Charming 2 story home with flexible living spaces & great natural light. Welcoming entry showcases classic wood trim details leading into a spacious living room, ideal for gathering, relaxing, or entertaining. Large kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, great prep space, built-in storage, plus a large range with vent hood and opens to the dining area offering space for hosting meals & everyday dining. Dedicated home office with French doors, plus an additional built-in desk area in the hall is great for a study nook or work-from-home setup. 8 spacious and versatile bedrooms each with direct access to a full bath. Wonderful front porch overlooking a fenced in front yard. Large parking area in the front and back of the home provides extra parking space. Great opportunity with space, function, & character all in one!
  1. Listed by Anita Bormaster • TREC #0810081 • Brokerage DRE #432317 • Bernstein Realty
    P: (832)-431-0722 abormaster@bernsteinrealty.com
  2. Listed by Amy Bernstein • TREC #0313077 • Brokerage DRE #432317 • Bernstein Realty
    P: (713)-882-1166 abernstein@bernsteinrealty.com

Property Details for 240 West 23rd Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Houston Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 04:01 AM

Property Details for 240 West 23rd Street

StatusActive
MLS #10584886
Days on Market4
Taxes$16,020 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,858 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bernstein Realty, Anita Bormaster, TREC #0810081; Bernstein Realty, Amy Bernstein, TREC #0313077
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Building Information for 240 West 23rd Street

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,858 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,574 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,239

Property Taxes

$1,335

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 240 West 23rd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From I-10 travel N on Yale, left onto 23rd St, home on the left.
  • Map Coordinate: 452V
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
  • Unparsed Address: 240 W 23rd Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, None
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $16,020
  • Tax Legal Description: LTS 20 & 21 & TR 19 BLK 57 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: HELMS 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: 3891.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 7860.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Parcel Number: 020-053-000-0019
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Hvac, Thermostat
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fence, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Possible: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 8
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Plank, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Hollywood Bath, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Entry Foyer, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 6x6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17x14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
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: 18x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 22x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 240 West 23rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10584886

$1,075,000
May 11, 2017

Terminated

HARMLS #34565645

$570,000
Nov 17, 2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #34565645

$600,000
Aug 29, 2016

Terminated

HARMLS #55362546

$599,900
Apr 8, 2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #55362546

$799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10584886

$1,075,000
05/11/2017

Terminated

HARMLS #34565645

$570,000
11/17/2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #34565645

$600,000
08/29/2016

Terminated

HARMLS #55362546

$599,900
04/08/2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #55362546

$799,000

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

Public Records for 240 West 23rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$746,700Additions$166,162Total$912,862
Tax Record2024$10,803 ($900 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,882 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,882 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,858 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyHARRISAPN0200530000019

Schools near 240 West 23rd 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
Helms 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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240 West 23rd Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77008. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by Bernstein Realty, it's currently listed at $1,075,000. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Helms Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School and Heights High School. 240 West 23rd Street is a 8-bed, 5-bath, 3,891 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of Bernstein Realty, Anita Bormaster, TREC #0810081; Bernstein Realty, Amy Bernstein, TREC #0313077

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