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939 Wax Myrtle Ln, Houston, TX, 77079

1beds
2baths
966sqft
$197,000
$204price/sqft
$1,464/moest. monthly cost
$58,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

City living in the heart of a residential community complete with a community pool and tons of green space. This Mid Century charmer has been RENOVATED with MODERN FINISHES so you can move in and live in style. Located on an ideal corner lot surrounded by green space and just a short walk to the pool. Why rent when you can own your own townhome in the heart of the city? The private patio located at the entrance of the home offers outdoor living space for barbecuing or dining outdoors. The downstairs living space boasts engineered WOOD FLOORS that flow continuously throughout upstairs and down, and a Modern kitchen boasts all new Shaker style cabinets, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, and a TRENDY MODERN BACKSPLASH, NEW AC &FENCE The kitchen opens to formal dining room with new modern chandelier where you can dine at home in style. The owner's retreat upstairs has an ensuite bathroom that has been fully updated with SUBWAY TILE, granite counters and gold fixtures. Short walk to City Centre.

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
34
TransitSome Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
9/10
Memorial Middle SchoolGrades 6-90.9 mi
7/10
Stratford High SchoolGrades 9-121.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1968

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Disposal,Dishwasher

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • All Bedrooms Up,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 966
  • Total interior livable area: 966 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Walk-in Pantry

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1144500030006

Features

  • Levels: All Levels
  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 8.98 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Carport
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport 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

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Hurricane
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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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 $996$11,952
Home Insurance *$94$1,128
Property Taxes $136$1,632
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,464$17,568
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$50,194/yr
40% on housing$43,920/yr
45% on housing$39,040/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

$204This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77079$238
Harris County$175

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77079$327
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-10Listed for sale$197,000
2026-03-01Listing removed$197,277
2025-09-22Price change$197,277
2025-09-19Price change$197,000
2025-09-10Listed for sale$197,277
2022-10-23Listing removed--
2022-09-30Pending sale$214,700
2022-09-20Listed for sale$214,700

For Sale by Agent

AgentMuriel Lofranco
BrokerageEnergy Realty

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