8221 Brockton St, Houston, TX, 77017
About This Home
Exceptional opportunity to own a versatile triplex featuring one front single-family home and two rear apartments — each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Whether you're an investor expanding your portfolio or a buyer looking to house-hack by living in one unit while generating rental income from the others, this property delivers flexibility and strong income potential. The front home provides the feel of a private residence, while the two rear units create additional income streams, making this an ideal cash-flow opportunity in Houston’s active rental market. Conveniently located just minutes from William P. Hobby Airport, University of Houston, and Downtown Houston, the property offers excellent access to major employment centers, student housing demand, and travel convenience. With quick connectivity to I-610, TX-225, and other major freeways, commuting throughout Houston is seamless. Opportunities like this combining location, layout, and income potential are rare.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Triplex
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Disposal
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Split Plan
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0283250030010
Features
- Levels: Split Level
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 9,374 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Parking features: Two Parking Units
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,073 | $24,876 |
| Home Insurance * | $567 | $6,804 |
| Property Taxes | $713 | $8,556 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $3,591 | $43,092 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Listed for sale | $410,000 |
| 2026-02-11 | Price change | $1,250 |
| 2025-11-01 | Listed for rent | $1,300 |
| 2025-11-01 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-09-25 | Price change | $1,350 |
| 2025-08-08 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
| 2025-04-22 | Listing removed | $1,300 |
| 2025-04-12 | Price change | $1,300 |
| 2025-03-07 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2025-03-02 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-01-30 | Price change | $1,350 |
| 2024-11-06 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
| 2020-06-16 | Listing removed | $1,050 |
| 2020-06-05 | Price change | $1,050 |
| 2020-05-04 | Listed for rent | $1,080 |
| 2014-12-30 | Listing removed | $950 |
| 2014-11-10 | Listed for rent | $950 |
| 2013-10-23 | Sold | -- |
| 1999-02-04 | Sold | -- |
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