5401 N Capitol St

$375,000
Price
1,646 Sq. Ft.
$228 / Sq. Ft.
1,646
Sq. Ft.
$228
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 1930s Bungalow with Modern Upgrades Near UofH! Experience the best of both worlds in this charming bungalow reimagined for 2025 living! This cozy home combines timeless character with modern updates — just 6 minutes from the University of Houston and convenient to all of Houston’s Historic Districts. Enjoy updated flooring, fresh paint, and stylish finishes throughout. The kitchen features modern appliances and contemporary design, while both bathrooms showcase upgraded tile, tubs, and fixtures....Charming 1930s Bungalow with Modern Upgrades Near UofH! Experience the best of both worlds in this charming bungalow reimagined for 2025 living! This cozy home combines timeless character with modern updates — just 6 minutes from the University of Houston and convenient to all of Houston’s Historic Districts. Enjoy updated flooring, fresh paint, and stylish finishes throughout. The kitchen features modern appliances and contemporary design, while both bathrooms showcase upgraded tile, tubs, and fixtures. Perfectly located near downtown, local dining, and cultural attractions, this home offers low-maintenance living with historic charm and modern comfort — a true Houston gem!
  1. Listed by Robert Kory • TREC #0161629 • Brokerage DRE #9010626 • CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc
    P: (281)-394-4608 bkory@aol.com
  2. Listed by Katherine Sharp • TREC #0606648 • Brokerage DRE #9010626 • CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc
    P: (281)-392-9272 C: (281)-520-5586 katie@bobkoryhomes.com

Property Details for 5401 North Capitol Street

Architectural Style
Georgian, Other, Traditional, Historic Antique
Subdivision Name
Young Mens
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2025 12:30 PM

Property Details for 5401 North Capitol Street

StatusActive
MLS #12777645
Days on Market79
Taxes$4,682 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,852 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc, Robert Kory, TREC #0161629; CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc, Katherine Sharp, TREC #0606648
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Building Information for 5401 North Capitol Street

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,852 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,218 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,828

Property Taxes

$390

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5401 North Capitol Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I-10 East (Katy Freeway) – Exit Lockwood Dr, head south, turn left on Polk St, then left on N Capitol St. From Downtown Houston – Take Polk St heading east for approximately 10 minutes, cross Wayside Dr, then turn right on N Capitol St.
  • Map Coordinate: 494U
  • MLS Area Major: 4
  • MLS Area Minor: East End Revitalized
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 5401 N Capitol Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, None
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,682
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 5 BLK 8 YOUNG MENS
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: CAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: NAVARRO MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1646.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 4851.0
  • 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: 038-050-000-0005
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Historic, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Hvac
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Double Vanity, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Loft
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Family Room, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Sunroom, Utility Room
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12x
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15x25
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 5401 North Capitol Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #12777645

$375,000
Oct 31, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #12777645

$384,000
Oct 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #12777645

$398,900
Aug 19, 2025

Sold

HARMLS #91026347

Jul 31, 2025

Pending

HARMLS #91026347

Jul 25, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #91026347

$279,000
Jul 20, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #91026347

$290,000
Jul 6, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #91026347

$305,000
Jun 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #91026347

$309,500
Dec 17, 2012

Expired

HARMLS #17327633

$84,000
Sep 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #17327633

$84,000
Sep 15, 2012

Expired

HARMLS #87155174

$77,000
Jul 15, 2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #87155174

$77,000
Sep 25, 2010

Expired

HARMLS #36741824

$89,900
Sep 25, 2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36741824

$110,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #12777645

$375,000
10/31/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #12777645

$384,000
10/20/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #12777645

$398,900
08/19/2025

Sold

HARMLS #91026347

07/31/2025

Pending

HARMLS #91026347

07/25/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #91026347

$279,000
07/20/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #91026347

$290,000
07/06/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #91026347

$305,000
06/27/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #91026347

$309,500
12/17/2012

Expired

HARMLS #17327633

$84,000
09/19/2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #17327633

$84,000
09/15/2012

Expired

HARMLS #87155174

$77,000
07/15/2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #87155174

$77,000
09/25/2010

Expired

HARMLS #36741824

$89,900
09/25/2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36741824

$110,000

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

Public Records for 5401 North Capitol Street

Taxable ValueLand$148,441Additions$138,490Total$286,931
Tax Record2024$22 ($2 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,646 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,646 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,853 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyHARRISAPN0380500000005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5401 North Capitol Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cage Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Navarro Middle
Public6 to 8

Austin High School
Public9 to 12

Eastwood Academy
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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5401 North Capitol Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77011. This property was listed for sale on October 20, 2025 by CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc, it's currently listed at $375,000. It has been on the market for a total of 79 days and was last sold on August 19, 2025. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Cage Elementary School, Navarro Middle and Austin High School. 5401 North Capitol Street is a 2-bed, 4-bath, 1,646 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc, Robert Kory, TREC #0161629; CENTURY 21 Western Realty, Inc, Katherine Sharp, TREC #0606648

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