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5121 Polk St, Houston, TX, 77023

2beds
1baths
3,227sqft
$495,000
$153price/sqft
$4,155/moest. monthly cost
$166,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood, this charming home has 3 unites. Two are 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, a spacious living area, dining, and kitchen with hardwood floors. The garage apartment is a 1 bedroom studio. Enjoy the convenience of the park across the street, nearby restaurants, and a bus stop in front of the home. With a cozy atmosphere and plenty of natural light, this property is perfect for families looking for a comfortable place to call home. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this tri-plex your own!

Getting Around

73
WalkingVery Walkable
61
TransitGood Transit
65
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
Cage Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.6 mi
5/10
Navarro MiddleGrades 6-80.1 mi
3/10
Austin High SchoolGrades 9-120.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick,Unknown,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Triplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Common Area

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Window features: Window Coverings
  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile,Vinyl,Wood,Hardwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Natural Gas,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Attic Fan,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric,Gas,Heat Pump,Other,Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,227
  • Total interior livable area: 3,227 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0591690020001

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,501 sqft
  • Features: Subdivided,Near Public Transit,Corner Lot,0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Parking

  • Parking features: Paved

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
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,502$30,024
Home Insurance *$438$5,256
Property Taxes $861$10,332
Electricity $354$4,252
Total$4,155$49,860
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$142,457/yr
40% on housing$124,650/yr
45% on housing$110,800/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.6%
-0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$153This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77023$154
Harris County$175

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77023$218
Harris County$154

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Price change$495,000
2026-06-04Listed for sale$499,000
2020-01-02Listing removed$350,000
2019-11-25Pending sale$350,000
2019-11-21Price change$350,000
2019-11-20Listed for sale$360,000
2019-11-10Pending sale$360,000
2019-11-04Listed for sale$360,000
2019-10-30Pending sale$360,000
2019-10-04Listed for sale$360,000
2019-08-21Pending sale$360,000
2019-08-17Listed for sale$360,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJim Atkinson
BrokerageUTR TEXAS, REALTORS

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