816 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006
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$1,200,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,692 sqft

816 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006

Neartown - Montrose
Est. Mortgage $8,485/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1913
$325/sqft
1 Carport Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Gorgeous hardwood floorsAttached air-conditioned workshopSpacious backyard with pondPeaceful outdoor retreatSoaring ceilingsHistoric character
Built in 1913 and thoughtfully expanded in 1998, this remarkable 3,692 SF home pairs historic character with the space and functionality of today. Located in the coveted Audubon Place Historic Dist, the home offers 4 bdrms, 3½ baths and an attached air-conditioned workshop. One of the oldest surviving homes in the Montrose area,some of its distinctive features include soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors and distinctive diamond-pane wood windows. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2025, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a rebuilt front porch completed in accordance with Historic guidelines. All four bedrooms are upstairs, where a gorgeous veranda overlooks the majestic oaks surrounding the property. A spacious backyard with pond provides a peaceful outdoor retreat. Set in one of Houston’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this exceptional home offers history, character and a wonderfully central location close to everything the Inner Loop has to offer.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Star Massing TREC #0633444, (832) 640-1628
Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights
Source: HAR, MLS#96959618
Also Listed on HAR.

Open House

Sunday, October 04
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Home Details for 816 Kipling St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Breakfast, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility RoomWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3692 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, DishwasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas LogHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window CoveringsFlooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, Patio/Deck, PorchFencing: Back Yard, FullExterior: Back Green Space, BalconyFoundation: Block & BeamNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Electric Gate,Driveway Gate,Additional Parking,Attached Carport
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Curbs, Gutters
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 30

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1913
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Free StandingArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0261480000007

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,200,000Price Per Sqft: $325

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: HoustonCommunity: Montrose
School Information
Elementary School: Baker Montessori SchoolJr High / Middle School: Gregory-Lincoln Middle SchoolHigh School: Lamar High School (Houston)High School District: 27 - Houston

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 96959618

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3692 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5998.212 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat, Exposure/Shade

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Full Ownership

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 96959618

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Neartown - Montrose
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What Locals Say about Neartown - Montrose

At least 263 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say kids play outside

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Mlayton177
    "People are not friendly, like don’t talk to each other. Most of the people. Not all. But not saying it isn’t safe. It is a real diverse neighborhood. Races, cultures, and ages. Beautiful, parks nearby. Plenty of nightlife and restaurants and Food trucks"
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  • Koatesy
    "The culture and community, great restaurants, great shopping… Lots of character. For the most part of people are very friendly."
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  • Lcchris15
    "It’s a pretty quiet area with great neighbors . some homeless wander occasionally through but it’s been safe the few months I’ve been here . "
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  • kyle lassmann
    "Ever growing and is a great central hub for all of the inner loop. Down side is crime but welcome to Houston. You meet all kinds of people in this neighborhood in a good way very versatile. "
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  • Trulia User
    "just be safe and everything will be ok not a bad neighborhood but not amazing for children. practice discretion. "
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  • Livemorenoworries
    "I've lived in Neartown-Montrose for over 20 yrs and I can't imagine living anywhere else in the city. Everything I need is within a 1 to 2 mile radius which makes it super convenient run errands. I see the same familiar faces daily which I feel makes it a bit more safer. It's super quiet at night too."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly up and coming neighborhood. Nice mixture of young professionals, families. Mix of architecture. Some new modern houses, some nicely maintained Victorian bungalows. Some projects for real estate investors. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Almost everything needed from grocery stores shopping stores restaurants gas stations are around By your own car or public transportation "
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  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood have a variety of places to eat, bars and places to shop. easy to walk from one establishment to another. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to 59 for quick entrance onto 610 abd Westpark tollway. Gives me an easy entrance on i10, downtown, and westheimer"
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  • Trulia User
    "It's a great safe neighborhood where people are friendly, neighbors know each other, central to everything the city has to offer, and walkable to bars, restaurants and museums. "
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  • Trulia User
    "everyone is very friendly and their animals are always well behaved and on a leash. everyone is very friendly with each other yet they don't get involved in everybody's business as nosy bodies."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here for three years and its great. Very walkable and friendly neighborhood. I’d love to stay in the area! "
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of public access and the commute is less than 10 minutes. . "
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    "Accessibility to so many different restaurants and night life in the area is very fun a lot of shops "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhoodnis very walkable and friendly with lots of huge trees. I can walk to the Metrorail in Midtown and go anywhere."
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  • Cnelson2762
    "No issues with commuting Have my own vehicle to get around with. Easy access to main freeways. "
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  • Carolina A.
    "Artistic and have a neighborhood feel being closed to the city. It’s safe and a lot of stuff going on."
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  • M W.
    "Location. Access to highways. Good dining options. Beautifully decorated shopping center for all holidays."
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  • Serafena G.
    "Uber is expensive. Use bikes or pub trans. I don’t live here so I don’t have too much to say about public transportation. I was only here for about three days in which I used Uber the whole time and it got extremely pricey. I think if there was those scooters that are around the street I would have totally used them. But they were not accessible I haven’t seen any."
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  • Bobbiesue.pdx
    "Lots of shady sidewalks so your pups paws don’t get burned by the hot cement/pavement. Also, some good park areas for running/playing."
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  • Benlemmons
    "I’ve lived in this area for 2 years and find it centrally located with all the things I like to do. I also love the uniqueness of the neighborhood."
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  • Cnelson2762
    "It’s a quiet area to walk your dogs in. Most people are respectful and pick up after their dogs. I feel completely safe walking my dogs in the evening and early mornings. "
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  • Stephanietasks
    "Outdoor street festivals for main holidays at the nearby bars. Walking groups. Downtown is close and has parades and festivals for all holidays. "
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  • Keelie A.
    "I drive 2 miles to the heights in my car. Takes about 10 minutes. Lots of stop lights but light traffic. I wish there was public transportation to the heights neighborhood, East DT "
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  • Coombs.dan
    "This is a nice place to live. Very good restaurant and night life abounds. Great access to entire Houston area "
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  • Syreetamcneese
    "There are many families in our neighborhood and we are surrounded by the best schools and parks in Houston."
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  • Matt.a.hough
    "The center of Houston’s cultural pulse. Awesome Halloween pub crawl. Home to Free Press Houston, 4 art galleries, record shops, cafes, and bars. Houses 12 of the top 50 best restaurants in Houston. "
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  • Ttyson93
    "You always see people walking they dog and the dogs always friendly. People are friendly. Nice neighborhood only thing it’s a lot of dog poop"
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  • Katie S.
    "My apartment complex does food truck socials and yoga on a weekly basis. There are also fun markets on Saturdays close by near the thrifts stores. There is a fun park here too! "
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  • Katie S.
    "The streets here are very clean and I feel safe. I see families around all the time! There’s plenty to do here for families!"
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  • Katie S.
    "There are tons of families out and about in this neighborhood all the time. In my experience, it’s super safe. There are nice parks and cute family friendly restaurants. Totally recommend!"
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  • Katie
    "I love this area! Being close to the H-E-B has been amazing and so convenient. I always feel safe walking around at any time and the restaurants and coffee shops are great. So glad I live here!!"
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  • MW
    "Many Homeless people around the bayou, usually friendly. The bridge with the bats gets really smelly when summer arrives."
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  • Kaleenasmorgan
    "Everyone always walks their dog here. Also, everyone lets their dogs poop anywhere, sidewalks, parking lots, parks. And they just leave it there for my 1 year old son to pick up and put in his mouth. People seem to really enjoy that. I know I sure do! "
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  • Benjamin
    "There is a very decent nearby dog park. people are l always walking their dogs around the neighborhood. pet friendly apartment rentals."
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  • Rmac_87
    "Menil Park is regularly filled with artists, practicing performers, yoga, exercisers, people reading books, and picnickers. Menil is a free art museum, and close to the Rothko chapel. The Rothko is a quiet and free place to find a quiet place within yourself. "
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  • M u. b.
    "It’s nice and peaceful. Great place to live if you’re an active person. Not sure about night time. Homeless people tend to drift in and out sometimes. "
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Market trends in Neartown - Montrose

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$646K
$24.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$266
$6MoM
Available listings
239
5MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.14M
Since last month
Decreased$44K (-3.7%)
Since last year
Increased$25K (+2.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$936K (+468.1%)
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 +25% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$1.14M
September 2026$1.14M
August 2026$1.18M
July 2026$1.2M
June 2026$1.18M
May 2026$1.17M
April 2026$1.15M
March 2026$1.17M
February 2026$1.12M
January 2026$1.09M
2025
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
1601 Bonnie Brae St, Houston, TX
0.80
Single-Family Home
-
06/03/26
4
4.5
3,664
905 Hawthorne Street, Houston, TX
0.11
Single-Family Home
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02/20/26
2
2.5
1,550

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
814 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006
0.01
$1,181,600
3
3
2,110
Off Market
818 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006
0.01
$1,008,300
2
2
1,402
Off Market
3507 Roseland St, Houston, TX 77006
0.02
$182,800
1
1
752
Off Market
804 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006
0.02
$821,600
4
2.5
2,163
Off Market
815 Harold St, Houston, TX 77006
0.02
$1,001,900
3
3
4,056
Off Market
809 Harold St, Houston, TX 77006
0.02
$692,200
2
2
1,873
Off Market
819 Harold St, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$750,900
3
2
2,197
Off Market
802 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$1,409,500
3
4
2,879
Off Market
805 Harold St, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$721,300
3
2
1,847
Off Market
902 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$2,169,400
4
3.5
4,949
Off Market
3510 Stanford St, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$350,900
2
3
1,722
Off Market
815 Kipling St #105, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$207,400
1
1
430
Off Market
815 Kipling St #104, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$101,500
1
1
425
Off Market
815 Kipling St #208, Houston, TX 77006
0.03
$123,500
1
1
575
Off Market
3512 Stanford St, Houston, TX 77006
0.04
$370,400
2
2.5
1,722
Off Market
3508 Stanford St, Houston, TX 77006
0.04
$352,600
2
3
1,722
Off Market
3506 Stanford St, Houston, TX 77006
0.04
$366,700
2
2.5
1,648
Off Market
815 Kipling St #101, Houston, TX 77006
0.04
$91,000
1
1
430
Off Market
815 Kipling St #206, Houston, TX 77006
0.04
$106,700
1
1
527
Off Market
817 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006
0.04
$1,635,500
3
3
2,985
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: HAR #96959618
Listed For Sale
$1,200,000
Dec 10, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
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Frequently asked questions about 816 Kipling St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 816 Kipling St?
    Based on a $1,200,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 816 Kipling St in Houston, TX is approximately $8,591 (about $6,766 principal & interest, $1,750 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 816 Kipling St compare to homes in Houston?
    816 Kipling St in Houston, TX is listed at $1,200,000, about 86% above the $646K median sale price in Houston.
  • What do residents say about the Neartown - Montrose neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Neartown - Montrose neighborhood in Houston, TX as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.
  • What are the closest schools to 816 Kipling St?
    The closest schools to 816 Kipling St in Houston, TX are Lamar High School (rated 6/10), Wilson Montessori (Pre-K/Elementary/Middle, rated 8/10).
  • Does 816 Kipling St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 816 Kipling St in Houston, TX has air conditioning.
  • Does 816 Kipling St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 816 Kipling St in Houston, TX has in-unit laundry.
816 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77006 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,692 sqft single-family home built in 1913. 816 Kipling St is located in Neartown - Montrose, Houston. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by HAR on Sep 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 96959618.