121 E 16th St, Houston, TX 77008
OFF MARKET

121 E 16th St
Houston, TX 77008

Greater Heights
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,228 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$1,592,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,506/mo*
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$1,592,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,506/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,228 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.59M
Since last month
Decreased$18K (-1.1%)
Since last year
$0 (0%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +41% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.59M
July 2026$1.59M
June 2026$1.61M
May 2026$1.62M
April 2026$1.52M
March 2026$1.53M
February 2026$1.52M
January 2026$1.47M
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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1811 Harvard St, Houston, TX
0.19
Single-Family Home
-
02/24/26
4
4
4,162
1528 Allston St, Houston, TX
0.20
Single-Family Home
-
01/15/26
3
2
2,082
1343 Allston Street, Houston, TX
0.36
Single-Family Home
-
09/17/25
4
3.5
3,166
1823 Arlington St, Houston, TX
0.23
Single-Family Home
-
03/16/26
4
4.5
4,248
1314 Harvard St, Houston, TX
0.36
Single-Family Home
-
06/11/26
3
2
2,406
440 W 18th St, Houston, TX
0.49
Single-Family Home
-
05/29/26
3
2.5
3,504
121 E 22nd St, Houston, TX
0.42
Single-Family Home
-
12/17/25
3
3
2,480
2047 Harvard Street, Houston, TX
0.39
Single-Family Home
-
03/24/26
3
2
2,188
318 W 17th St, Houston, TX
0.33
Single-Family Home
-
01/27/26
3
3
2,201
1127 Tulane St, Houston, TX
0.66
Single-Family Home
-
02/20/26
4
3
3,320

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1603 Heights Blvd #14, Houston, TX 77008
0.08
$235,000
2
1
900
For Sale
1621 Heights Blvd #3, Houston, TX 77008
0.10
$379,000
2
2
1,400
For Sale
1604 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77008
0.11
$2,366,500
5
5.5
6,222
Off Market
1528 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77008
0.12
$1,600,000
4
3
2,893
For Sale
111 E 18th St, Houston, TX 77008
0.14
$1,399,000
4
5.5
2,892
For Sale
1707 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008
0.17
$399,000
2
1
888
For Sale
1534 Allston Street, Houston, TX 77008
0.19
$859,900
2
2
1,546
Off Market
1615 Columbia St, Houston, TX 77008
0.20
$1,945,000
4
3.5
3,927
For Sale
1601 Columbia St, Houston, TX 77008
0.20
$1,335,000
4
4
2,352
For Sale
1545 Allston Street, Houston, TX 77008
0.22
$997,900
3
3.5
2,172
Off Market
1439 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008
0.24
$550,000
-
-
-
For Sale
238 W 16th St, Houston, TX 77008
0.23
$279,000
-
-
-
For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1910
Lot Size
0.33 acres
Living Area
3,228 sqft
Price/Sqft
$493
Parking
Garage

About this House

The Barker House or David Barker House is a historic house located in Houston, Texas It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 14 May 1984 and designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990. It became the home of the Mayor of Houston Heights, David Barker in 1910. Barker was very active in civic affairs adding to six years as Mayor of Houston Heights, with eight years serving the city of Houston and another eight years for Harris county. The two story, square, wood frame, clapboard house is located at 121 East 16th Street at the corner with Harvard Street. The house is built on brick piers with latticework between them. The hip roof has a central dormer and an attached porch wraps the south and east sides. The upper porch is supported by Doric or Tuscan columns, both porches have square balusters the upper being uncovered. Entry is via a single door with sidelights and transom light all with tracery. Windows are large with 1 over 1 lights originally, the uppers have been replaced with diamond shaped multiple pane lights in 1919. A patio added later is concealed by a latticework fence.
121 E 16th St, Houston, TX 77008 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,228 sqft single-family home in Greater Heights, built in 1910. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,592,100, with a rent estimate of $4,923/month.

Home Details for 121 E 16th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
AtticIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedLawnPatioPorch
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 1975
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$349,900
Feb 10, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$349,900

Market trends in Greater Heights

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$717K
$22.27KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$354
$16MoM
Available listings
459
17MoM
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What Locals Say about Greater Heights

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  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Michael M.
    "I grew up in the East End. It's an exciting area close to downtown, UH, and more, but affordable and closer to Galveston. "
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  • Gemma knight
    "I just moved here and getting used to Houston area looking for a cheap and nice apartment that’s close to everything and affordable "
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  • Billkilsdonk
    "There are lots and lots of dogs in our neighborhood. Dog walkers are out around the neighborhood most of the day, but it really picks up in the late afternoon and early evening. Most yards here are small, so daily walks are important."
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  • Jeccaml
    "There are lots of people walking their dogs and plenty of dog friendly restaurants and bar patios and parks"
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  • Karina Radulescu
    "Great place to live. I love it and love how walkable it is. People are nice and great places to eat and drink"
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    "I just moved. but it's really friendly and I believe there are events.... beautiful peaceful and amazing location. "
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    "Lots of bars and clubs nearby, walkable and feels safe considering how busy it is. I’ve lived here for 3 years and it’s my favorite part of town"
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    "There is a bus to downtown that gets there pretty fast, but it only comes once an hour. The bike path connects you to a lot of places safely and easily. Still would be hard to live here without a car."
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    "I have no commute. I WFH. In the mornings there is some traffic, but otherwise ok, even in the evenings. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Being a central part of Houston the Heights has good proximity to many employers. In addition, access to major traffic arteries makes this a good place to live."
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    "This community is safe and people can walk their dogs in the neighborhood. A lot of bars are popping up making it a lively community."
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    "Everything is good in this area you can have dogs and whatever pet on the leash i walk my dog every morning "
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    "Easy access to 610, 290, 45 and everything is close by so very convenient. My family enjoyed this area and in the loop"
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    "Close to everything. Supermarket downtown and galleria, medical center, etc. Quite and the lot size is big compared to surrounding areas"
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    "Great for families, dog friendly, very safe. A good amount of bars and restaurants in walking distance, but they’re not open super late, so they won’t wake you up at all hours of the night. "
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    "It feels like a community in the city. The area has a family vibe, even though it’s so close to the Galleria, downtown, etc. "
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    "They can walk their dogs anytime of the day and people here are all dog friendly. You will see a lot of people walking their dogs in the morning and even at night."
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    "Such a cool vibe in his nieghbourhood, beautiful! I especially love the old houses with front porches, bonus for the porch swing!"
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    "It’s safe and in a good school district, many competitive schools and great programs near that are great for stimulating growth. "
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    "Great places to eat within walking distance. The eclectic mix of homes and businesses makes for a really great neighborhood feel. "
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    "I’ve only lived here during COVID times so there haven’t been any community events. Everyone is taking social distancing very seriously and I love that. "
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  • Lisa G.
    "easy access to most freeways close to downtown and airports, sporting events, festivals. great neighborhoods, stores and restaurants"
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  • Halleyheckman17
    "Lots of people walking their dogs all the time, have a couple nice trails. Only thing that would make it better would be a dog park."
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  • Hollie B.
    "Lights in the Heights is our favorite neighborhood event by far for the cheer and music and great mix of bands. "
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  • Zeina H.
    "Gatherings at parks with food trucks. Lights in the Heights and White Linen Nights are super fun in the area too. Lots of local vendors. "
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  • Bernice A.
    "dogs are welcomed in the area. lots of home owners have dogs here. not all pet owners pick up after their pets and thats a problem. "
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  • Kevin K.
    "Dog friendly neighborhood, many areas to walk and also many point were bags are provided, you will see many dog owners walk their Pets, there are many grooming places, day care, boarding and some of the best vet clinics in houston"
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  • Esmeralda S.
    "There’s a Farmer’s/Craft Market every Saturday that enjoy so much. Also, the area is notorious for awesome places to eat and drink. "
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  • Rebecca B. T.
    "For White Linen Night, we stay on our home street and dress up and go visit each other. We stay away from the crowds, share wine and stories. It’s a great neighborhood. We all watch out for each other. "
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    "Neighbors watch out for each other. Everyone has planted beautiful flowers in their gardens. Can walk anywhere, dinner, ice cream, shopping. Love it here n"
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  • Hurtadol87
    "The lights in the heights tends to be a very great and awesome event during the fall. Great light shows and live music. "
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  • Tommy H.
    "It's a very picturesque area with many historical homes that have been fully restored... great atmosphere for the family, and plenty of a activities for the children."
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  • Caroline.robinson90
    "Beautiful spaces for walks! Coffee shops and lots of families. Some of the best quiet spots to enjoy Houston! "
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  • Kalyn K.
    "Lights in the heights and white linen night are awesome community events. Very fun and lots of activities for young people and families. "
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  • Veronica Z.
    "I have always felts super safe around the schools and it seems like the local drivers are very aware of kids walking to and from school. Very community minded."
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  • Onatolouelynn
    "Parks, great food, new restaurants, pet friendly, wooded areas, active life style, great community events "
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  • Denise
    "Great neighborhood for walking. Lots of babies kids and dogs. People meet and know each other. And watch out for each other also. "
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  • Davesnn763
    "Very dangerous for young kids to play in the streets. Zoned middle and high schools are not good but developing."
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  • Rey Z.
    "This neighborhood is very close knitted and people will watch out for you and especially your children. The only thing to watch for is people who want to steal and vandalism. Not by your community but outsiders. "
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Frequently asked questions about 121 E 16th St

  • What is 121 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 121 E 16th St in Houston, TX is $1,592,100.
  • Is Houston a buyer's or seller's market?
    Houston is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Houston?
    The median sale price in Houston is $717K. That is up $22.27K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Greater Heights neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Greater Heights neighborhood in Houston, TX as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Greater Heights, Houston.
  • Does 121 E 16th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 121 E 16th St in Houston, TX has air conditioning.
  • Does 121 E 16th St have a pool?
    Yes, 121 E 16th St in Houston, TX has a pool.