5542 Margarita St

Houston, TX 77020

$199,900
Price
3
Beds
1,664 Sq. Ft.
$120 / Sq. Ft.
1,664
Sq. Ft.
$120
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass

Description

Charming bungalow in close proximity to Downtown Houston, with easy access to major highways. Near East River Project and Buffalo Bayou East Project. Ideal for first-time buyers or seasoned investors, currently tenant occupied. Recent updates to flooring and cabinetry. This renovated 3 bed, 1 bath home features appliances, ceiling fans, and blinds in all rooms. Minutes from Downtown, University of Houston, dining, and shopping. Move-in ready with that highly sought after, and rare for the area, garage....Charming bungalow in close proximity to Downtown Houston, with easy access to major highways. Near East River Project and Buffalo Bayou East Project. Ideal for first-time buyers or seasoned investors, currently tenant occupied. Recent updates to flooring and cabinetry. This renovated 3 bed, 1 bath home features appliances, ceiling fans, and blinds in all rooms. Minutes from Downtown, University of Houston, dining, and shopping. Move-in ready with that highly sought after, and rare for the area, garage. Verify square footage with HCAD. Don't miss out on this gem!

Listing Agent

  1. Jonathan Williamson

    Jonathan Williamson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

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Property Details for 5542 Margarita Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
Buena Vista
LISTING UPDATED: 09/20/2025 04:28 AM

Property Details for 5542 Margarita Street

StatusActive
MLS #48621026
Days on Market218
Taxes$6,314 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,168 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

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Building Information for 5542 Margarita Street

Stories2Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,168 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,514 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$988

Property Taxes

$526

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5542 Margarita Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Head Ea on I10 towards Beaumont, Take Lockwood exit. Make a right on Lockwood once you exit, on the fifth block you will find Margarita St. Make a left turn and the house will be on the right.
  • Map Coordinate: 494G
  • MLS Area Major: 2
  • MLS Area Minor: Denver Harbor
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 5542 Margarita Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,314
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 11 BLK 8 BUENA VISTA
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: HENDERSON N ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WHEATLEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MCREYNOLDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1664.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 4167.0
  • 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: 058-148-000-0011
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: NA
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Private 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: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13x9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 17x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 5542 Margarita Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #80684337

$199,999—
May 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #48621026

$199,900—
Mar 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #80684337

$200,000—
Mar 6, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #34504933

$200,000—
Feb 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #34504933

$200,000—
Feb 17, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #69472139

$210,000—
Jan 27, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #85118841

$210,000—
Jan 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #69472139

$210,000—
Jan 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #85118841

$210,000—
Dec 14, 2021

Sold

HARMLS #10658278

—
Dec 4, 2021

Pending

HARMLS #10658278

—
Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10658278

$230,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #80684337

$199,999
05/20/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #48621026

$199,900
03/10/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #80684337

$200,000
03/06/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #34504933

$200,000
02/17/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #34504933

$200,000
02/17/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #69472139

$210,000
01/27/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #85118841

$210,000
01/27/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #69472139

$210,000
01/13/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #85118841

$210,000
12/14/2021

Sold

HARMLS #10658278

—
12/04/2021

Pending

HARMLS #10658278

—
09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10658278

$230,000

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

Public Records for 5542 Margarita Street

Taxable ValueLand$102,088Additions$97,912Total$200,000
Tax Record2024$5,659 ($472 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,164 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941CountyHARRISAPN0581480000011

Schools near 5542 Margarita Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Henderson N Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mcreynolds Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wheatley High School
Public - 9 to 12
El DAEP
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Henderson N Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mcreynolds Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wheatley High School
Public9 to 12

El DAEP
PublicK to 5

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 5542 Margarita Street, Houston, TX 77020

5542 Margarita Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77020. This property was listed for sale on May 20, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $199,900. It has been on the market for a total of 218 days and was last sold on December 14, 2021. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Henderson N Elementary School, Mcreynolds Middle School and Wheatley High School. 5542 Margarita Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,664 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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