5227 Lawndale St

Houston, TX 77023

$345,000
Price
3
Beds
2,039 Sq. Ft.
$169 / Sq. Ft.
2,039
Sq. Ft.
$169
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Tucked in Houston’s vibrant East End, this multi-family charmer is a dream come true for investors or savvy buyers ready to house hack their way to financial freedom. Up front, you’ve got a freshly updated 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath main home that’s full of character. Out back, there’s a garage apartment—perfect for steady rental income, a private guest space, or even your own creative studio. Both units have been beautifully refreshed within the last 5 years, so you can spend more time collecting rent checks...Tucked in Houston’s vibrant East End, this multi-family charmer is a dream come true for investors or savvy buyers ready to house hack their way to financial freedom. Up front, you’ve got a freshly updated 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath main home that’s full of character. Out back, there’s a garage apartment—perfect for steady rental income, a private guest space, or even your own creative studio. Both units have been beautifully refreshed within the last 5 years, so you can spend more time collecting rent checks and less time on repairs. The best part? You’re just minutes from Downtown Houston—so tenants (or you!) will love being close to restaurants, bars, stadiums, and all the city buzz. Whether you’re expanding your portfolio or looking to let your home pay the bills, this East End gem is more than a property—it’s a smart move for your future.
  1. Listed by Marcy Navejar • TREC #0797431 • Brokerage DRE #9008464 • Eastwood Realty
    P: (713)-213-7772 C: (713)-213-7772 marcy@eastwoodrealty.com

Property Details for 5227 Lawndale Street

Subdivision Name
Lawndale
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2026 08:52 AM

Property Details for 5227 Lawndale Street

StatusActive
MLS #59802422
Days on Market6
Taxes$8,176 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Detached
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,250 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Eastwood Realty, Marcy Navejar, TREC #0797431
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Building Information for 5227 Lawndale Street

Stories1Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,250 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,363 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,681

Property Taxes

$681

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5227 Lawndale Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I-45 heading south, exit onto Telephone Road and turn left. Continue to Henninger Street and turn right. Then turn right onto Lawndale Street. The property will be on the left—look for the driveway gate.
  • Map Coordinate: 494X
  • MLS Area Major: 4
  • MLS Area Minor: East End Revitalized
  • Unparsed Address: 5227 Lawndale Street
Parking
  • Parking Features: Electric Gate
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,176
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 16 BLK 11 LAWNDALE
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: CARRILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: NAVARRO MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2039.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Other, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 5250.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 053-011-000-0016
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Multi-Family, ResidentialIncome
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Hvac, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: Wind
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Entrance
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense Includes: RealEstateTax
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: ThreeBedroom

Property History for 5227 Lawndale Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #95976857

$345,000—
Jan 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #59802422

$345,000—
Nov 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #95976857

—
Oct 29, 2025

Active Under Contract

HARMLS #95976857

—
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #95976857

$355,000—
Oct 8, 2021

Sold

HARMLS #54042017

—
Aug 30, 2021

Pending

HARMLS #54042017

—
Aug 27, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #54042017

$308,600—
Feb 26, 2016

Sold

HARMLS #25578533

—
Jan 11, 2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #25578533

—
Nov 17, 2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #25578533

$299,900—
Nov 12, 2015

Terminated

HARMLS #23293536

$299,900—
Oct 12, 2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #23293536

$314,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #95976857

$345,000
01/05/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #59802422

$345,000
11/07/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #95976857

—
10/29/2025

Active Under Contract

HARMLS #95976857

—
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #95976857

$355,000
10/08/2021

Sold

HARMLS #54042017

—
08/30/2021

Pending

HARMLS #54042017

—
08/27/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #54042017

$308,600
02/26/2016

Sold

HARMLS #25578533

—
01/11/2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #25578533

—
11/17/2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #25578533

$299,900
11/12/2015

Terminated

HARMLS #23293536

$299,900
10/12/2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #23293536

$314,900

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

Public Records for 5227 Lawndale Street

Taxable ValueLand$153,750Additions$217,871Total$371,621
Tax Record2024$5,927 ($494 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,249 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyHARRISAPN0530110000016

Schools near 5227 Lawndale Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Carrillo Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Navarro Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Austin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Community Services-Sec
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Carrillo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Navarro Middle
Public6 to 8

Austin High School
Public9 to 12

Community Services-Sec
PublicK 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 5227 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023

5227 Lawndale Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77023. This property was listed for sale on January 5, 2026 by Eastwood Realty, it's currently listed at $345,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on October 8, 2021. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Carrillo Elementary School, Navarro Middle and Austin High School. 5227 Lawndale Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,039 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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