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820 Kern St, Houston, TX, 77009

3beds
2baths
1,296sqft
$549,900
$424price/sqft
$4,297/moest. monthly cost
$171,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

Updated 1950s Heights bungalow with a rare combination of move-in-ready finishes, a proven short-term rental income history, and zoning to A-rated schools. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen filled with natural light flow seamlessly to a fully fenced backyard with covered patio and pergola, an outdoor footprint rarely found in the Heights. The thoughtfully renovated primary suite features a Spanish Krion freestanding soaking tub, Porcelanosa fixtures, separate shower, and an expanded walk-in closet. Behind the walls is where this home really shines: a 24kw Generac whole-home generator with automatic transfer switch, updated HVAC, PEX plumbing, added insulation, water heater, foundation leveling, Hardy Plank siding, and smart home upgrades including Nest cameras, doorbell, and fire alarm system, all completed since 2021. Detached 2-car garage with private driveway. Refrigerator, washer, and dryer convey. Short-term rental history available upon request!

Getting Around

82
WalkingVery Walkable
51
TransitGood Transit
71
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Field Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
9/10
Hogg Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.0 mi
7/10
Heights High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Foundation: Block & Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Dishwasher
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Central Vacuum,All Bedrooms Down
  • Window features: Insulated/Low-E windows,Window Coverings
  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,296
  • Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen open to Family Room

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Primary Bath: Separate Shower,Primary Bath: Soaking Tub,Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0513870000016

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Patio/Deck,Porch
  • Exterior features: Side Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Full

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,000 sqft
  • Features: Subdivided,0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2