945 Harvard St

6,483 Sq. Ft.
$463 / Sq. Ft.
6,483
Sq. Ft.
$463
per Sq. Ft.

Description

945 Harvard St, known as the Robert L. & Dena Cole House, is a rare landmark estate in the heart of Houston Heights, originally built in 1908 and rebuilt in 1916. This distinguished Craftsman blends historic elegance with modern livability, featuring original wood floors, stained glass, Prairie-style windows, a fireplace, and expansive light-filled living spaces. The thoughtfully designed layout offers multiple spacious bedroom suites, including two primary retreats, along with flexible living areas,...945 Harvard St, known as the Robert L. & Dena Cole House, is a rare landmark estate in the heart of Houston Heights, originally built in 1908 and rebuilt in 1916. This distinguished Craftsman blends historic elegance with modern livability, featuring original wood floors, stained glass, Prairie-style windows, a fireplace, and expansive light-filled living spaces. The thoughtfully designed layout offers multiple spacious bedroom suites, including two primary retreats, along with flexible living areas, a sunroom, and three utility rooms. The chef’s kitchen is appointed with a walk-in pantry, gas range, oversized vent hood, breakfast bar, and abundant natural light. Set on an oversized oak-lined lot, the property boasts a pool, spa, expansive front and side porches, and a separate ADA-compliant bungalow ideal for guests or multigenerational living, all complemented by timeless architectural details and mature landscaping.
  1. Listed by Amanda Smith • TREC #0673022 • Boulevard Realty
    P: (310)-307-9998 amanda@yourblvd.com

Property Details for 945 Harvard Street

Architectural Style
Craftsman
Subdivision Name
Houston Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 05/25/2026 09:00 PM

Property Details for 945 Harvard Street

StatusActive
MLS #10267836
Days on Market41
Taxes$52,177 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,198 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

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Building Information for 945 Harvard Street

Stories2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,198 SF

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Property Information for 945 Harvard Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: From I-10: Exit Heights Blvd, go north. Right on W 9th St, left on Harvard. Property on right at 945 Harvard.
  • Map Coordinate: 493A
  • MLS Area Major: 9
  • MLS Area Minor: Heights/Greater Heights
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 945 Harvard Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Meeting Banquet Party Room, Party Room, Pool
  • Tax Annual Amount: $52,177
  • Tax Legal Description: LTS 1 & 2 BLK 230 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: 6483.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Other, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 13200.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 020-226-000-0001
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 9
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Kitchen
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Spa/Hot Tub, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Gunite, PoolSpaCombo, Association
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas, Window Units, Attic Fan
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Handicap Access, High Ceilings, Spa/Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Walk In Pantry, Ceiling Fans
  • Laundry Features: GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 26
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Guest Quarters, Library, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16'X21'3"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15'7"X21'10"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 18'8"X16'6"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 9'3"X16'8"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8'8"X12'4"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8'8"X12'4"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 4'9"X12'4"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 4'7"X8'4"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 16'11"X12'
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 5''6"X4'11"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 8'3"X8'2"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 21'4"X18'11"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 12'4"X9'1"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 10'4"X13'3"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 24'9"X19'11"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 15'4"X11'11"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 10'11"X15'
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 11'5"X17'3"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 19
  • Room Dimensions: 6'6"X4'9"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 20
  • Room Dimensions: 8'3"X8'2"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: Yes

Property History for 945 Harvard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10267836

$2,999,000
Mar 23, 2016

Sold

HARMLS #85599824

Mar 22, 2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #85599824

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/08/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10267836

$2,999,000
03/23/2016

Sold

HARMLS #85599824

03/22/2016

Option Pending

HARMLS #85599824

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

Public Records for 945 Harvard Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,320,000Additions$1,135,111Total$2,455,111
Tax Record2024$50,172 ($4,181 / month)
Home Facts
Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt6,483 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,483 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,199 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1908CountyHARRISAPN0202260000001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 945 Harvard 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Harvard Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hogg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Heights High School
Public9 to 12

Arabic Immersion Magnet School
PublicPK to 8

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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945 Harvard Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77008. This property was listed for sale on May 8, 2026 by Boulevard Realty, it's currently listed at $2,999,000. It has been on the market for a total of 41 days and was last sold on March 23, 2016. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Harvard Elementary School, Hogg Middle School and Heights High School. 945 Harvard Street is a 7-bed, 9-bath, 6,483 sqft single family home built in 1908.

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