817 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
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OFF MARKET

$589,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,347 sqft

817 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009

Greater Heights
Est. Refi. Payment $4,168/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$589K
Since last month
Decreased$10K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$43K (+7.8%)
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Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$589K
September 2026$600K
August 2026$578K
July 2026$561K
June 2026$573K
May 2026$586K
April 2026$588K
March 2026$582K
February 2026$570K
January 2026$547K
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
820 E 28th St, Houston, TX
0.09
Single-Family Home
-
12/18/25
2
1
1,068
1107 E 27th Street, Houston, TX
0.23
Single-Family Home
-
04/28/26
2
1
880
838 E 24th St, Houston, TX
0.20
Single-Family Home
-
01/16/26
2
2
1,364
1005 E 27th St, Houston, TX
0.16
Single-Family Home
-
08/12/26
1
1
936
1115 Adele St, Houston, TX
0.36
Single-Family Home
-
06/26/26
2
1
960
844 E 26th St, Houston, TX
0.07
Single-Family Home
-
05/08/26
3
2.5
2,196
717 E 23rd St, Houston, TX
0.26
Single-Family Home
-
12/04/25
2
2
1,050
719 E 28th St, Houston, TX
0.15
Single-Family Home
-
11/18/25
3
2.5
2,575
905 Adele St, Houston, TX
0.48
Single-Family Home
-
04/01/26
2
1
760
829 N Loop, Houston, TX
0.27
Single-Family Home
-
04/28/26
3
2
1,320

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
821 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.01
$824,700
3
2
2,438
Off Market
813 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.01
$586,800
2
2
1,580
Off Market
823 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.02
$747,700
1
1
550
Off Market
823 E 26th St #A, Houston, TX 77009
0.02
$219,400
1
1
450
Off Market
809 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.02
$571,300
3
3
2,014
Off Market
829 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.02
$697,700
3
3
2,560
Off Market
825 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.02
$665,700
3
3
2,262
Off Market
825 E 26th St #C, Houston, TX 77009
0.02
$647,700
3
3
2,200
Off Market
807 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.02
$673,000
3
3
2,014
Off Market
1104 1/2 E 26th St #B, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1104 1/2 E 26th St #A, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
-
1
1
350
Off Market
818 E 27th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$629,200
3
3
2,505
Off Market
827 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$675,600
3
2.5
2,271
Off Market
820 E 27th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$668,100
3
2.5
2,505
Off Market
805 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$675,500
3
3.5
2,014
Off Market
805 E 26th St #B, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
-
1
1
472
Off Market
822 E 27th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$697,500
3
2.5
2,505
Off Market
812 E 27th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$1,151,800
4
3
3,426
Off Market
831 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$736,200
3
2
1,248
Off Market
826 E 27th St, Houston, TX 77009
0.03
$441,600
2
1
672
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
2,347 sqft
$251/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Gas stoveClassic detailsHardwood floorsStainless steel appliancesCeiling fansGranite countertops
Beautifully remodeled traditional Heights cottage. Gorgeous hardwoods and refinished doors throughout! All new kitchen, bathroom, wiring, plumbing, central ac and heat! Formal living room and formal dining room with beautiful columns and built-ins. Cozy den off breakfast room. One garage still in the rear garage apartment goes with the house. High efficiency low E glass windows throughout. Owner maintains yard and pays for washer!
817 E 26th St, Houston, TX 77009 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,347 sqft single-family home in Greater Heights, built in 1920. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $2,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 1, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $589,100, with a rent estimate of $1,441/month.

Home Details for 817 E 26th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 1, 2025
Source: HAR #97718038
ListingRemoved
$2,400
Jun 18, 2025
Source: HAR #97718038
PriceChange
$2,400
Price decreased by 4%
Jun 2, 2025
Source: HAR #97718038
PriceChange
$2,500
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 30, 2025
Source: HAR #60337100
Listed For Rent
$2,600
Dec 30, 2023
Source: HAR #67482927
ListingRemoved

Market trends in Greater Heights

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$632K
$66.7KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$312
$24MoM
Available listings
410
29MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Greater Heights

This October

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Built from what locals say about Greater Heights.
  • 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 817 E 26th St

  • What is 817 E 26th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 817 E 26th St in Houston, TX is $589,100.
  • 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 $632K. That is down $66.7K 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.
  • How big is the lot at 817 E 26th St?
    The lot at 817 E 26th St in Houston, TX is about 0.14 acres (6,011 sq ft).
  • Does 817 E 26th St have a garage?
    Yes, 817 E 26th St in Houston, TX has a garage.

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