839 W 17th St

$425,000
Price
2
Beds
720 Sq. Ft.
$590 / Sq. Ft.
720
Sq. Ft.
$590
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the “Little Blue Bungalow” in the heart of The Heights! This recently renovated 2-bed, 1-bath home offers 720 SF of stylish living space on a generous 4,585 SF lot. Currently a successful Airbnb averaging $45,600/yr, it can easily continue as a proven short-term rental or become your personal retreat. The current owners are willing to transfer their established Superhost profile, making this a turnkey investment opportunity. Enjoy a spacious covered patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining,...Welcome to the “Little Blue Bungalow” in the heart of The Heights! This recently renovated 2-bed, 1-bath home offers 720 SF of stylish living space on a generous 4,585 SF lot. Currently a successful Airbnb averaging $45,600/yr, it can easily continue as a proven short-term rental or become your personal retreat. The current owners are willing to transfer their established Superhost profile, making this a turnkey investment opportunity. Enjoy a spacious covered patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, plus the vibrant Heights lifestyle just minutes away—restaurants, coffee shops, trails, and nightlife. Whether you’re looking to live in one of Houston’s most sought-after neighborhoods or capitalize on a profitable rental, this home offers the best of both worlds.

Listing Agents

  1. Erika Khoury

    Erika Khoury

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0661463

    erika.khoury@compass.com

    P: (281)-707-4993

  2. Ellen Krantz

    Ellen Krantz

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0570093

    ellen.krantz@compass.com

    P: (832)-331-5218

Property Details for 839 West 17th Street

Architectural Style
Craftsman, Other
Subdivision Name
Houston Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 12/13/2025 02:08 PM

Property Details for 839 West 17th Street

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #7579366
Days on Market82
Taxes$7,703 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,586 SF
CountyHarris County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%
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Building Information for 839 West 17th Street

Stories1Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,586 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,742 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,100

Property Taxes

$642

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 839 West 17th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take 610 North Loop W Fwy Exit 15 N Durham Dr, Take a Right on N Durham Dr, Take a Right on W 17th St. Home is on your Right. Park in Gravel Driveway.
  • Map Coordinate: 452U
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Unparsed Address: 839 W 17th Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, None
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,703
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 24 & TR 23A BLK 125 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: SINCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 720.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 4585.0
  • 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: 020-121-000-0024
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, 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
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Room Type: Living Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7'2"x7'10"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8'x10'5"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13'1"x13'1"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11'11"x10'6"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11'7"x10'5"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 839 West 17th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Active Under Contract

HARMLS #7579366

Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #7579366

$425,000
Dec 29, 2020

Sold

HARMLS #46750026

Dec 9, 2020

Pending

HARMLS #46750026

Oct 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #46750026

$325,000
Oct 31, 2019

Expired

HARMLS #53723445

$290,000
Apr 3, 2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #53723445

$320,000
Dec 18, 2018

Terminated

HARMLS #28314418

$320,000
Aug 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #28314418

$320,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Active Under Contract

HARMLS #7579366

09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #7579366

$425,000
12/29/2020

Sold

HARMLS #46750026

12/09/2020

Pending

HARMLS #46750026

10/02/2020

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #46750026

$325,000
10/31/2019

Expired

HARMLS #53723445

$290,000
04/03/2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #53723445

$320,000
12/18/2018

Terminated

HARMLS #28314418

$320,000
08/19/2018

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #28314418

$320,000

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

Public Records for 839 West 17th Street

Taxable ValueLand$366,800Additions$23,380Total$390,180
Tax Record2024$7,703 ($642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt656 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,587 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyHARRISAPN0201210000024

Schools near 839 West 17th 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 - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Sinclair Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hamilton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Waltrip High School
Public9 to 12

Arabic Immersion Magnet School
PublicPK to 7

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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