825 Merrill St

1,932 Sq. Ft.
$3 / Sq. Ft.
1,932
Sq. Ft.
$3
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming home on a corner, oversized lot in coveted Woodland Heights! This home features a quintessential covered front porch, hardwood floors, and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, island with breakfast bar, and stainless-steel appliances. French doors lead from the living room to an oversized covered patio plus large side garden area. The primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, a private balcony, two closets, clawfoot tub, double sinks, and a large glass-enclosed shower. An automatic gate...Charming home on a corner, oversized lot in coveted Woodland Heights! This home features a quintessential covered front porch, hardwood floors, and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, island with breakfast bar, and stainless-steel appliances. French doors lead from the living room to an oversized covered patio plus large side garden area. The primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings, a private balcony, two closets, clawfoot tub, double sinks, and a large glass-enclosed shower. An automatic gate opens to a versatile carport perfect for entertaining. Updated garage apartment with living room, bedroom, and full bath - ideal as guest suite, home office, or gym. Zoned to Travis Elementary and Hogg Middle and walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops!

Listing Agent

  1. Caroline Schlemmer

    Caroline Schlemmer

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0491968

Property Details for 825 Merrill Street

Architectural Style
Craftsman, Detached
Subdivision Name
Woodland Heights Annex
LISTING UPDATED: 03/09/2026 03:41 PM

Property Details for 825 Merrill Street

StatusActive
MLS #50714973
Days on Market13
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date03/15/2026
Lease TermLease Length: Long Term
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Detached
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF
CountyHarris County
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Building Information for 825 Merrill Street

Building/Complex825 Merrill StFloor-Stories2Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsConditional,PetDepositYear Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF

Property Information for 825 Merrill Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From I-10 E, Exit Taylor, North on Taylor, continue onto Watson St., Left on Merrill
  • Map Coordinate: 493B
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Unparsed Address: 825 Merrill Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 10 BLK 12 WOODLAND HEIGHTS ANNEX
School Information
  • Elementary School: TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
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Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1932.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 6250.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Other
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 037-316-012-0010
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached, SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Single-Family, ResidentialLease
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Exposure Shade, Hvac, Lighting, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned, Attic Fan
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Den, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Term: LongTerm
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, PetDeposit

Property History for 825 Merrill Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #50714973

Feb 26, 2026

Pending

HARMLS #50714973

Feb 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #50714973

$6,250
Jan 27, 2022

Sold

HARMLS #85519729

Jan 22, 2022

Pending

HARMLS #85519729

Dec 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #85519729

$4,200
Jun 23, 2021

Sold

HARMLS #18451397

Jun 19, 2021

Pending

HARMLS #18451397

May 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #18451397

$3,900
Jun 20, 2018

Terminated

HARMLS #5240369

$3,200
May 10, 2018

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #5240369

$3,200
Jan 27, 2016

Rented

HARMLS #48795166

$3,100
Jan 27, 2016

Pending

HARMLS #48795166

Jan 27, 2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #48795166

$3,100
Dec 31, 2015

Expired

HARMLS #15655354

$3,100
Oct 14, 2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #15655354

$3,800
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/09/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #50714973

02/26/2026

Pending

HARMLS #50714973

02/18/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #50714973

$6,250
01/27/2022

Sold

HARMLS #85519729

01/22/2022

Pending

HARMLS #85519729

12/16/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #85519729

$4,200
06/23/2021

Sold

HARMLS #18451397

06/19/2021

Pending

HARMLS #18451397

05/28/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #18451397

$3,900
06/20/2018

Terminated

HARMLS #5240369

$3,200
05/10/2018

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #5240369

$3,200
01/27/2016

Rented

HARMLS #48795166

$3,100
01/27/2016

Pending

HARMLS #48795166

01/27/2016

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #48795166

$3,100
12/31/2015

Expired

HARMLS #15655354

$3,100
10/14/2015

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #15655354

$3,800

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

Schools near 825 Merrill Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Travis Elementary School
PublicK 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.

825 Merrill Street is available for rent in Houston, TX 77009. This property was listed on February 18, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $6,250. It has been on the market for a total of 13 days and was last rented on January 27, 2016. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Travis Elementary School, Hogg Middle School and Heights High School. 825 Merrill Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,932 sqft a property built in 1925.

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