617 Harvard St

Houston, TX 77007

$2,199,000
Price
4
Beds
4,606 Sq. Ft.
$477 / Sq. Ft.
4,606
Sq. Ft.
$477
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to a beautifully restored historic home in the heart of the Houston Heights. Situated on a oversized lot, this home blends timeless character with modern updates following a full remodel and expansion in 2013. The first floor features 11-foot ceilings, hardwoods throughout, natural light, and an open layout ideal for entertaining. Step outside for coffee at Tiny's Milk & Cookies and enjoy walkability to Heights Mercantile, White Oak Blvd dining, and the hike and bike trail. The home offers...Welcome to a beautifully restored historic home in the heart of the Houston Heights. Situated on a oversized lot, this home blends timeless character with modern updates following a full remodel and expansion in 2013. The first floor features 11-foot ceilings, hardwoods throughout, natural light, and an open layout ideal for entertaining. Step outside for coffee at Tiny's Milk & Cookies and enjoy walkability to Heights Mercantile, White Oak Blvd dining, and the hike and bike trail. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, a private study, and a first-floor guest suite. Upstairs includes three bedrooms, a large game room with private entrance and staircase—ideal as a guest or mother-in-law suite—and additional flex spaces that could serve as playrooms, offices, or extra bedrooms.
The lot features mature landscaping, magnolia trees, front and side porches, and still room for a pool. This is an opportunity to own a truly special home in one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

  1. Jacqueline Kneese

    Jacqueline Kneese

    Listing Agent

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial

    TREC #0606827

    P: (713)-826-0005

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Property Details for 617 Harvard Street

Architectural Style
Victorian, Historic Antique
Subdivision Name
Houston Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 04/22/2026 06:57 AM

Property Details for 617 Harvard Street

StatusPending
MLS #61794126
Days on Market1
Taxes$39,103 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,901 SF
CountyHarris County
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Building Information for 617 Harvard Street

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,901 SF

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Property Information for 617 Harvard Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: From i10 going East, exit Heights Blvd and Yale St, Go north on Heights Blvd .6 miles turn east on White Oak Drive and left onto Harvard Street and the charming home with modern amenities will be on your left.
  • Map Coordinate: 493A
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Unparsed Address: 617 Harvard Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $39,103
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 8 & TR 9A BLK 277 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 4606.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 9900.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 021-009-000-0008
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Historic, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exclusions: mirror in downstairs half bathroom
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned, Attic Fan
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Office, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18x24
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: GameRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18x19
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 23x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 617 Harvard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2026

Pending

HARMLS #61794126

—
Apr 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #61794126

$2,199,000—
Oct 10, 2013

Sold

HARMLS #45935435

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2026

Pending

HARMLS #61794126

—
04/09/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #61794126

$2,199,000
10/10/2013

Sold

HARMLS #45935435

—

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

Public Records for 617 Harvard Street

Taxable ValueLand$990,000Additions$849,958Total$1,839,958
Tax Record2024$28,244 ($2,354 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,122 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,122 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,901 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyHARRISAPN0210090000008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 617 Harvard Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Harvard Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Hogg Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Heights High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harvard Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hogg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Heights High School
Public9 to 12

Carnegie Vanguard 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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