1314 W 31st St, Houston, TX, 77018
About This Home
Set on a rare oversized lot in Shepherd Forest, 1314 W 31st Street offers an exceptional homesite in one of Houston’s most established neighborhoods. The home features a flexible layout with exposed ceiling beams, a painted brick fireplace, and built-in shelving—an ideal starting point for buyers looking to personalize and update. The kitchen connects to the dining area and backyard with a practical footprint that lends itself well to a future renovation. Large windows bring in natural light, and secondary rooms can function as a home office, sitting area, or additional bedroom. The expansive backyard is the standout, with mature trees, fencing, and ample space for outdoor living, future expansion, or a custom build. A rare combination of lot size and location in Shepherd Forest.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Disposal,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- 2 Bedrooms Down
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,172
- Total interior livable area: 1,172 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0830970000289
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Subdivided,0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Tornado
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Cold Wave
- 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 | $1,997 | $23,964 |
| Home Insurance * | $213 | $2,556 |
| Property Taxes | $687 | $8,244 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $3,135 | $37,620 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Listed for sale | $439,000 |
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