Address
1007 Kern Street, Houston, TX
Price
$ 539,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#61800960
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyHarris
  • CityHouston
  • Area9 Heights/Greater Heights
  • NeighborhoodKern Street
  • Zip77009
  • Style
  • Year Built2008
  • Taxes$ 9345
  • Price$ 539,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage1994
  • Lot Size0.0574 Acres
Data Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)
Property Description

Charming freestanding 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of the Heights. The home features an open floor plan with high ceilings, freshly painted (2026), abundant natural light, generous storage, and a private backyard with a covered wood deck (wood replaced 2024). First-floor living is ideal for entertaining, offering a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs includes all three bedrooms (hickory floors 2021), highlighted by a spacious primary suite with a spa tub and two walk-in closets, plus two secondary bedrooms located just down the hall. The property also offers a rare extended private driveway with ample guest parking. Roof was replaced in Mar 2024. Owners used the oversized insulated garage with the A/C and new epoxy floor (all updates 2023) as an office! HVAC 2016. The home is zoned to Field Elem, a short walk from the Norhill Esplanade, Studewood restaurants, 19th St shopping, and the Houston Farmers Market.

Elementary School Middle School High School
FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary School HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON) Middle School HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL High School
Price History
6/18/2026 Listed $539,000

General Features

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating Central,Gas
Cooling CentralAir,Electric
Roof Composition
Appliances Dishwasher,GasCooktop,Disposal,GasOven,Microwave,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Balcony,Covered,Deck,Patio
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Brick,WoodSiding
Year Built 2008
Stories Count 2
Levels Two
Property Subtype Detached
Tax Year 2025
County Harris
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name Kern Street
Facing Direction North
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Head south on North Main St. Turn left on Kern St. 1007 Kern St will be on your right
ModificationTimestamp 2026-06-24T07:52:07.090-00:00
High School HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
City Houston
Disclosures SellerDisclosure
High School District 27 - Houston
MLS Area 9
Lot Size Units SquareFeet
Elementary School FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tax Annual Amount 9345
Middle/Junior High School HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
MLS Area Minor Heights/Greater Heights
Lease Considered Y/N false
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 27 - Houston
Elementary School District 27 - Houston
Year Built Source PublicRecords
PostalCity Houston
Legal Description LT 2 BLK 1 KERN STREET

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Balcony,DoubleVanity,JettedTub,KitchenFamilyRoomCombo,BathInPrimaryBedroom,Pantry,SoakingTub,SeparateShower,TubShower,WindowTreatments,KitchenDiningCombo
Flooring EngineeredHardwood,Tile
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features WindowCoverings
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features WasherHookup,ElectricDryerHookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type FamilyRoom,Kitchen,LivingRoom,UtilityRoom,HalfBath
LivingAreaSource Appraiser
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Balcony,CoveredPatio,Deck,FullyFenced,Fence,PavedDriveway,Patio,PrivateYard
Fencing BackYard
Parking Features AdditionalParking,Attached,Driveway,Garage
Lot Features Other,BacksToGreenbeltPark
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 2500
Foundation Details Slab
Building Area Total 1994
Lot Size Acres 0.0574
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Private Pool false

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 77009

Price
AVG $620K
$540K
Taxes
AVG $9,503
$9,345
Year Built
AVG 1974
2008