256 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
OFF MARKET

$461,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,619 sqft

256 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007

Greater Heights
Est. Refi. Payment $3,311/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$462K
Since last month
Increased$700 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$40K (+9.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$349K (+317.2%)
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 +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$459K
September 2026$463K
August 2026$458K
July 2026$456K
June 2026$461K
May 2026$465K
April 2026$444K
March 2026$440K
February 2026$428K
January 2026$431K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
254 E 5th St, Houston, TX
0.01
Single-Family Home
-
04/02/26
2
3
1,514
316 E 5th Street, Houston, TX
0.06
Single-Family Home
-
06/11/26
3
2.5
2,451
542 Oxford St, Houston, TX
0.26
Single-Family Home
-
05/04/26
3
4
2,308
516 Arlington St, Houston, TX
0.11
Single-Family Home
-
03/31/26
3
3
2,805
621 Rutland St #A, Houston, TX
0.40
Single-Family Home
-
05/11/26
3
3.5
2,226
609 Rutland St #A, Houston, TX
0.41
Single-Family Home
-
07/15/26
3
4
2,304
1606 E Bonner St, Houston, TX
0.47
Single-Family Home
-
09/10/26
3
2.5
2,248
504 Oxford St, Houston, TX
0.23
Single-Family Home
-
04/08/26
3
3.5
3,189
344 Harvard Street, Houston, TX
0.13
Single-Family Home
-
04/30/26
4
2.5
2,434
734 Yale St #A, Houston, TX
0.41
Single-Family Home
-
06/30/26
3
3.5
2,688

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
254 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.01
-
2
3
1,514
Recently Sold
449 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.01
$501,700
2
2.5
1,533
Off Market
252 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.01
$482,100
2
2.5
1,400
Off Market
441 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.01
$467,900
2
3
1,513
Off Market
250 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.01
$492,900
2
2.5
1,687
Off Market
433 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.02
$1,535,400
4
4
4,385
Off Market
427 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.03
$734,900
3
1
1,421
Off Market
221 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.03
-
-
-
3,604
Off Market
302 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.03
$1,532,300
4
3.5
2,700
Off Market
217 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.03
$746,300
3
2
1,704
Off Market
448 Harvard St, Houston, TX 77007
0.03
$1,946,100
3
3
2,223
Off Market
444 Harvard St, Houston, TX 77007
0.03
$1,683,300
4
3
3,576
Off Market
205 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.03
$1,107,800
3
2.5
3,888
Off Market
425 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.04
$1,055,900
3
2
634
Off Market
440 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.04
$837,900
3
3
1,388
Off Market
440 Harvard St, Houston, TX 77007
0.04
$1,457,800
4
3
672
Off Market
306 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.04
$1,517,300
5
6
4,140
Off Market
509 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.04
$1,180,000
4
3
2,280
Off Market
436 Cortlandt St, Houston, TX 77007
0.04
$829,600
4
2
2,118
Off Market
201 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007
0.04
$624,000
2
1
1,228
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1983
1,619 sqft
$285/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 256 E 5th St, Houston, TX. 256 E 5th St is in the Greater Heights neighborhood in Houston, TX and in ZIP code 77007. This property has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,619 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1785 sqft and was built in 1983.
256 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,619 sqft single-family home in Greater Heights, built in 1983. It was last sold on Dec 1, 1994. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $461,800, with a rent estimate of $2,584/month.

Home Details for 256 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1983Year Updated: 1983
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: townhouse

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Stone, Brick, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1785 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 1, 1994
Source: N/A
Sold
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Market trends in Greater Heights

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$698K
$18.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$336
$18MoM
Available listings
439
20MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Greater Heights

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  • 81% say there are sidewalks
  • 70% say there's holiday spirit
  • 57% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 395 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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  • Jeccaml
    "Access to restaurants and shops within walking distance. Very walkable and close supermarkets near by"
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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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  • Trulia User
    "I just moved. but it's really friendly and I believe there are events.... beautiful peaceful and amazing location. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Rebecca B. T.
    "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 256 E 5th St

  • What is 256 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 256 E 5th St in Houston, TX is $461,800.
  • What is the price history for 256 E 5th St?
    256 E 5th St in Houston, TX last sold in December 1994.
  • 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 $698K. That is down $18.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 256 E 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 256 E 5th St in Houston, TX has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 256 E 5th St?
    The lot at 256 E 5th St in Houston, TX is about 0.04 acres (1,785 sq ft).

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