5115 Balkin St

Houston, TX 77021

$1,695
Price
5
Beds
1,608 Sq. Ft.
$1 / Sq. Ft.
1,608
Sq. Ft.
$1
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Charming 5-bedroom, 2-bath home located at 5115 Balkin St in Houston’s established OST–South Union area. This property blends classic character with everyday functionality. Conveniently situated just minutes from Old Spanish Trail (OST), Scott Street, and Interstate 45, the home provides easy access to Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the University area. Nearby shopping includes Plaza 610 Commons and other retail centers along Cullen Blvd and OST, while major regional destinations...Charming 5-bedroom, 2-bath home located at 5115 Balkin St in Houston’s established OST–South Union area. This property blends classic character with everyday functionality. Conveniently situated just minutes from Old Spanish Trail (OST), Scott Street, and Interstate 45, the home provides easy access to Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the University area. Nearby shopping includes Plaza 610 Commons and other retail centers along Cullen Blvd and OST, while major regional destinations such as The Galleria and Memorial City Mall are a short drive away. Outdoor recreation is close by at Hermann Park, home to the Houston Zoo and scenic walking trails, as well as additional neighborhood parks throughout the community. With strong access, nearby amenities, and a spacious lot, this property presents an excellent opportunity for homeowners or investors alike. Apply now! Provide 3 months proof of income in the application, copies of Social Security cards & Driver's license.
  1. Listed by Joni Wolfswinkel • TREC #0559262 • Brokerage DRE #9000532 • Real Property Management Prefe
    P: (281)-894-9111 leasing@htownrpm.com

Property Details for 5115 Balkin Street

Architectural Style
Detached
Furnished
Unfurnished
Subdivision Name
Macgregor Terrace Sec 01
LISTING UPDATED: 03/23/2026 03:09 PM

Property Details for 5115 Balkin Street

StatusActive
MLS #80218702
Days on Market39
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date03/16/2026
Lease TermLease Length: Long Term
FurnishedUnfurnished
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Detached
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,756 SF
CountyHarris County
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Location

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Building Information for 5115 Balkin Street

Building/Complex5115 Balkin StFloor-Stories1Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsConditional,PetDepositYear Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,756 SF

Property Information for 5115 Balkin Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: West on Loop 610 South from Hwy 288, exit Martin Luther King Blvd, turn left on Martin Luther King Blvd, turn left on Balkin
  • Map Coordinate: 534N
  • MLS Area Major: 4
  • MLS Area Minor: University Area
  • Unparsed Address: 5115 Balkin Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Name: RPM Preferred
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 73 BLK 3 MACGREGOR TERRACE SEC 1
School Information
  • Elementary School: HARTSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: YATES HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: CULLEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1608.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 6754.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: None
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 077-103-003-0073
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached, SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Single-Family, ResidentialLease
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Plank, Vinyl
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: -
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Term: LongTerm
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, PetDeposit
  • Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:Case by case. Mandatory Pet screening to be completed (even if you do not have pets) for each applicant. It will be at no charge to you if you do not have any pets. Please visit https://app.petscreening.com/referral/xehAMZoxPnd7

Property History for 5115 Balkin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #80218702

$1,695—
Nov 1, 2021

Sold

HARMLS #10865412

—
Oct 17, 2021

Pending

HARMLS #10865412

—
Sep 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10865412

$1,575—
Jan 8, 2020

Rented

HARMLS #459080

$1,500—
Jan 2, 2020

Pending

HARMLS #459080

—
Oct 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #459080

$1,500—
Aug 31, 2019

Expired

HARMLS #8216790

$1,650—
Feb 11, 2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #8216790

$1,650—
Jun 20, 2005

Terminated

HARMLS #4401854

$795—
Jun 17, 2005

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4401854

$795—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #80218702

$1,695
11/01/2021

Sold

HARMLS #10865412

—
10/17/2021

Pending

HARMLS #10865412

—
09/21/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10865412

$1,575
01/08/2020

Rented

HARMLS #459080

$1,500
01/02/2020

Pending

HARMLS #459080

—
10/25/2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #459080

$1,500
08/31/2019

Expired

HARMLS #8216790

$1,650
02/11/2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #8216790

$1,650
06/20/2005

Terminated

HARMLS #4401854

$795
06/17/2005

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4401854

$795

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

Schools near 5115 Balkin Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hartsfield Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Cullen Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Yates High School
Public - 9 to 12
Jones High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hartsfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cullen Middle School
Public6 to 8

Yates High School
Public9 to 12

Jones 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.

More information about 5115 Balkin Street, Houston, TX 77021

5115 Balkin Street is available for rent in Houston, TX 77021. This property was listed on February 12, 2026 by Real Property Management Prefe, it's currently listed at $1,695. It has been on the market for a total of 39 days and was last rented on January 8, 2020. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Hartsfield Elementary School, Cullen Middle School and Yates High School. 5115 Balkin Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,608 sqft a property built in 1955.

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