5242 Carmen St

Houston, TX 77033

$190,000
Price
3
Beds
975 Sq. Ft.
$195 / Sq. Ft.
975
Sq. Ft.
$195
per Sq. Ft.
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Charming single-story home on an oversized lot with a spacious yard, long driveway, and endless potential.
Oversized backyard with plenty of room to expand or enjoy.
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Where comfort meets opportunity.
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Description

Situated on an expansive 12,288 sq. ft. lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 975 sq. ft. of living space with endless possibilities. The generous lot provides ample outdoor space for expansion, recreation, or future improvements. The home features a functional layout with an open living area and abundant natural light. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a property with room to personalize, this unique opportunity combines a manageable home with an oversized lot in an established...Situated on an expansive 12,288 sq. ft. lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 975 sq. ft. of living space with endless possibilities. The generous lot provides ample outdoor space for expansion, recreation, or future improvements. The home features a functional layout with an open living area and abundant natural light. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a property with room to personalize, this unique opportunity combines a manageable home with an oversized lot in an established neighborhood. ¡Excelente oportunidad! Esta propiedad cuenta con un amplio terreno de 12,288 pies cuadrados, ofreciendo espacio y múltiples posibilidades. La vivienda dispone de 3 recámaras, 2 baños y 975 pies cuadrados de construcción con una distribución funcional. El extenso terreno brinda gran potencial para disfrutar de áreas al aire libre, realizar mejoras o ampliar la propiedad. Excelente opción para quienes buscan una propiedad con amplio espacio exterior.
  1. Listed by Myriam Hernandez • TREC #0790760 • LouTex Realty
    P: (832)-949-3783 C: (832)-949-3783 myriamh045@gmail.com

Property Details for 5242 Carmen Street

Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
Sunnyside Gardens
LISTING UPDATED: 07/03/2026 04:07 AM

Property Details for 5242 Carmen Street

StatusActive
MLS #6053841
Days on Market2
Taxes$3,213 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1945
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,288 SF
CountyHarris County
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Location

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Building Information for 5242 Carmen Street

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,288 SF

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Property Information for 5242 Carmen Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Interstate 610 South Loop, take Exit 36A for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and head south. Turn right onto Pershing St, then left onto Carmen St. Continue to 5242 Carmen St, Houston, TX 77033. The property is about a 5-minute drive from the highway.
  • Map Coordinate: 574A
  • MLS Area Major: 3
  • MLS Area Minor: Medical Center South
  • Unparsed Address: 5242 Carmen Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: None
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,213
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 11 BLK 27 SUNNYSIDE GARDENS
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: WOODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: STERLING HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 975.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 12288.0
  • 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: 075-199-027-0011
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 00
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Unknown
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Tile
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 5x7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 5242 Carmen Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #6053841

$190,000—
Jul 12, 2024

Sold

HARMLS #93985997

—
Jun 27, 2024

Pending

HARMLS #93985997

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #6053841

$190,000
07/12/2024

Sold

HARMLS #93985997

—
06/27/2024

Pending

HARMLS #93985997

—

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

Public Records for 5242 Carmen Street

Taxable ValueLand$101,440Additions$49,744Total$151,184
Tax Record2024$3,809 ($317 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt975 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,288 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945CountyHARRISAPN0751990270011

Schools near 5242 Carmen Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Woodson School
Public - PK to 5
Thomas Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Sterling High School
Public - 9 to 12
Jones High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Woodson School
PublicPK to 5

Thomas Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sterling 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 5242 Carmen Street, Houston, TX 77033

5242 Carmen Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77033. This property was listed for sale on July 2, 2026 by LouTex Realty, it's currently listed at $190,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 12, 2024. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Woodson School, Thomas Middle School and Sterling High School. 5242 Carmen Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 975 sqft single family home built in 1945.

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