5218 Kelso St

Houston, TX 77021

$159,900
Price
2
Beds
1,044 Sq. Ft.
$153 / Sq. Ft.
1,044
Sq. Ft.
$153
per Sq. Ft.
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a kitchen with stainless steel appliances wooden floor sink and stove
a bathroom with a sink a toilet a mirror and shower

Description

This charming two bedroom 1 bath home with garage is conveniently located near Downtown Houston, Hobby Airport, Texas Medical Center, University of Houston Central Campus, Texas Southern University, and Gulf Gate Shopping Center. Completely renovated with a spacious backyard, concrete patio, and no trees, this property offers comfort and accessibility. Just 4 houses from MLK Blvd and 2 blocks from 610 S. Loop E, it's a prime location. Don't miss out on this gem with access to public transportation....This charming two bedroom 1 bath home with garage is conveniently located near Downtown Houston, Hobby Airport, Texas Medical Center, University of Houston Central Campus, Texas Southern University, and Gulf Gate Shopping Center. Completely renovated with a spacious backyard, concrete patio, and no trees, this property offers comfort and accessibility. Just 4 houses from MLK Blvd and 2 blocks from 610 S. Loop E, it's a prime location. Don't miss out on this gem with access to public transportation. This well-maintained property has never flooded, per the owner.
  1. Listed by Marla Lewis • TREC #0493096 • Entourage Real Estate
    P: (832)-868-6091 C: (832)-868-6091 marla@entouragerealtors.com

Property Details for 5218 Kelso Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Macgregor Palms
LISTING UPDATED: 11/06/2025 07:13 PM

Property Details for 5218 Kelso Street

StatusActive
MLS #83076060
Days on Market170
Taxes$2,384 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,547 SF
CountyHarris County
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Location

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Building Information for 5218 Kelso Street

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,547 SF

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Property Information for 5218 Kelso Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-610 (heading west). Exit M.L.K Blvd. Turn right. Turn right on Kelso.
  • Map Coordinate: 534N
  • MLS Area Major: 4
  • MLS Area Minor: University Area
  • Unparsed Address: 5218 Kelso Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,384
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 4 BLK 16 MACGREGOR PALMS SEC 4
  • 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: 1044.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 6549.0
  • 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: 077-102-020-0004
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 4
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Unknown
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Den
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 9x8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10x9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 16x14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 5218 Kelso Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #83076060

$159,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #83076060

$159,900

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

Public Records for 5218 Kelso Street

Taxable ValueLand$75,294Additions$43,145Total$118,439
Tax Record2024$2,413 ($201 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,044 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,547 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949CountyHARRISAPN0771020200004

Schools near 5218 Kelso 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
Soar Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hartsfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cullen Middle School
Public6 to 8

Yates High School
Public9 to 12

Soar Center
PublicPK 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 5218 Kelso Street, Houston, TX 77021

5218 Kelso Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77021. This property was listed for sale on October 7, 2025 by Entourage Real Estate, it's currently listed at $159,900. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Hartsfield Elementary School, Cullen Middle School and Yates High School. 5218 Kelso Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,044 sqft single family home built in 1949.

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