5130 Cosby St

Houston, TX 77021

$295,000
Price
4
Beds
2,061 Sq. Ft.
$143 / Sq. Ft.
2,061
Sq. Ft.
$143
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Perfectly positioned for the 2026 World Cup, a high-performing Airbnb, or even the opportunity to start your own business, 5130 Cosby St offers a rare income-producing property in the heart of Houston with exceptional access to Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the University of Houston, along with convenient connectivity to Highway 288, I-45, and Loop 610—making it ideal for short-term stays and visitors needing quick access to the city’s major destinations. Currently operating as...Perfectly positioned for the 2026 World Cup, a high-performing Airbnb, or even the opportunity to start your own business, 5130 Cosby St offers a rare income-producing property in the heart of Houston with exceptional access to Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the University of Houston, along with convenient connectivity to Highway 288, I-45, and Loop 610—making it ideal for short-term stays and visitors needing quick access to the city’s major destinations. Currently operating as an active Airbnb, the home features a large, spacious layout with ample square footage that comfortably accommodates larger groups and extended stays, maximizing its income potential, while the flexible floor plan and central location make it an excellent option for investors looking to continue short-term rental operations or explore other business opportunities. Please do not disturb the guest. This property is an active airbnb.
  1. Listed by Brook Wilson • TREC #0705205 • Brokerage DRE #539679 • FYI Realty - Katy
    P: (346)-714-8666 soldbybrookwilson@gmail.com

Property Details for 5130 Cosby Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Macgregor Terrace Sec 01
LISTING UPDATED: 03/25/2026 04:26 PM

Property Details for 5130 Cosby Street

StatusActive
MLS #42158500
Days on Market34
Taxes$4,757 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF
CountyHarris County
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Location

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Building Information for 5130 Cosby Street

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF

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Property Information for 5130 Cosby Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: TURN LEFT ON MLK BLVD, TURN LEFT ON COSBY ST, DESTINATION IS ON YOUR LEFT.
  • Map Coordinate: 534N
  • MLS Area Major: 4
  • MLS Area Minor: University Area
  • Unparsed Address: 5130 Cosby Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,757
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 34 BLK 2 MACGREGOR TERRACE SEC 1
  • Tax Year: 2025
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: 2061.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 6600.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: None
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 077-103-002-0034
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 01
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Unknown
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Gas
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 5130 Cosby Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #72621867

$295,000—
Mar 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #42158500

$295,000—
Jan 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #72621867

$295,000—
Nov 18, 2021

Sold

HARMLS #67720220

—
Oct 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #67720220

$75,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #72621867

$295,000
03/03/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #42158500

$295,000
01/15/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #72621867

$295,000
11/18/2021

Sold

HARMLS #67720220

—
10/28/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #67720220

$75,000

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

Public Records for 5130 Cosby Street

Taxable ValueLand$81,900Additions$121,488Total$203,388
Tax Record2024$4,211 ($351 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyHARRISAPN0771030020034

Schools near 5130 Cosby 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.

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More information about 5130 Cosby Street, Houston, TX 77021

5130 Cosby Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77021. This property was listed for sale on March 3, 2026 by FYI Realty - Katy, it's currently listed at $295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 34 days and was last sold on November 18, 2021. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Hartsfield Elementary School, Cullen Middle School and Yates High School. 5130 Cosby Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,061 sqft single family home built in 1955.

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