5537 Lawson St

Houston, TX 77023

$306,000
Price
2
Beds
1,297 Sq. Ft.
$236 / Sq. Ft.
1,297
Sq. Ft.
$236
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
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Description

East End Charm Meets Modern Style! Fall in love with this updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage just minutes from Houston’s revitalized East End! Fresh interior and exterior paint give this home a bright, welcoming feel, while the updated kitchen brings style and function together with pretty finishes and tons of storage.
Spacious bedrooms mean extra comfort—whether you’re working from home, or hosting guests. Outside, the classic cottage curb appeal is the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or...East End Charm Meets Modern Style! Fall in love with this updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage just minutes from Houston’s revitalized East End! Fresh interior and exterior paint give this home a bright, welcoming feel, while the updated kitchen brings style and function together with pretty finishes and tons of storage.
Spacious bedrooms mean extra comfort—whether you’re working from home, or hosting guests. Outside, the classic cottage curb appeal is the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or evening wind-down. The beautiful backyard is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.
All this, just minutes away from East End’s trendy coffee shops, local eateries, vibrant local spots, parks and Downtown Houston. Move-in ready and full of personality—this little gem won’t last long!

Property Details for 5537 Lawson Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Plaza Place
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 10:28 AM

Property Details for 5537 Lawson Street

StatusActive
MLS #60241865
Days on Market84
Taxes$5,822 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1939
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,553 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

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Building Information for 5537 Lawson Street

Stories1Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,553 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,997 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,512

Property Taxes

$485

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5537 Lawson Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I-45N, take the Telephone Rd exit. Turn right at the light at Telephone and another quick right immediately onto Dismuke. Travel on to Dismuke until you reach Lawson. Turn left onto Lawson. The house will be on your right. From 1-45S, take the Telephone Rd exit. Turn left under Hwy 45 onto Telephone and stay in the far right lane. Once you pass under Hwy 45, veer right onto Dismuke. Continue on Dismuke until you reach Lawson. Turn left onto Lawson. The house will be on your right.
  • Map Coordinate: 534C
  • MLS Area Major: 4
  • MLS Area Minor: East End Revitalized
  • Unparsed Address: 5537 Lawson Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,822
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 21 BLK 4 PLAZA PLACE
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: HENDERSON J 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: 1297.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 5555.0
  • 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: 066-085-004-0021
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 5537 Lawson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #60241865

—
Nov 11, 2025

Pending

HARMLS #60241865

—
Sep 24, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #82976966

$315,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #60241865

$306,000—
Aug 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #82976966

$315,000—
Jun 14, 2016

Sold

HARMLS #44109548

—
May 24, 2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #44109548

—
May 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #44109548

$269,000—
Feb 19, 2016

Sold

HARMLS #6669763

—
Feb 10, 2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #6669763

—
Feb 8, 2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #6669763

$139,000—
May 20, 2015

Sold

HARMLS #27652844

—
May 19, 2015

Option Pending

HARMLS #27652844

—
Apr 13, 2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #27652844

$118,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #60241865

—
11/11/2025

Pending

HARMLS #60241865

—
09/24/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #82976966

$315,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #60241865

$306,000
08/17/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #82976966

$315,000
06/14/2016

Sold

HARMLS #44109548

—
05/24/2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #44109548

—
05/09/2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #44109548

$269,000
02/19/2016

Sold

HARMLS #6669763

—
02/10/2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #6669763

—
02/08/2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #6669763

$139,000
05/20/2015

Sold

HARMLS #27652844

—
05/19/2015

Option Pending

HARMLS #27652844

—
04/13/2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #27652844

$118,000

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

Public Records for 5537 Lawson Street

Taxable ValueLand$110,550Additions$207,458Total$318,008
Tax Record2024$5,433 ($453 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,130 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,130 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,558 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939CountyHARRISAPN0660850040021

Schools near 5537 Lawson Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Henderson J 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
Henderson J 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 5537 Lawson Street, Houston, TX 77023

5537 Lawson Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77023. This property was listed for sale on September 24, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $306,000. It has been on the market for a total of 84 days and was last sold on June 14, 2016. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Henderson J Elementary School, Navarro Middle and Austin High School. 5537 Lawson Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,297 sqft single family home built in 1939.

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