640 W 17th St, Houston, TX, 77008
About This Home
Meticulously maintained, New Orleans-style home in the heart of Houston Heights with timeless classic charm. Extensive improvements completed in 2026 include refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior wall and trim paint, kitchen and bath cabinetry. 2nd floor and garage apartment AC and condenser were replaced in 2025. Water heater was replaced in 2022. Fridge, range, and microwave were replaced in 2024. The open-concept kitchen overlooks the spacious family room and features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting, and a charming window seat in the breakfast area. All bedrooms are located upstairs, including the generous primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and private balcony. The low-maintenance backyard is designed for easy living with artificial turf, a sprinkler system. Alley-accessed two-car garage includes an approximately 400-square-foot garage apartment/flex space that's perfect as a fourth bedroom, home office, gym, or guest suite.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2010
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Cement Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Disposal,Refrigerator,Gas Oven,Microwave,Gas Range,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13X9
Features
- High Ceilings,Prewired for Alarm System,All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,194
- Total interior livable area: 2,194 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15X10
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17X14
Other
- Features: In Garage
- Dimensions: 400 SQFT
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 20X16
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0201240000061
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered,Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Back Green Space,Sprinkler System
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Lot size: 3,275 sqft
- Features: Subdivided,0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Additional Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $4,136 | $49,632 |
| Home Insurance * | $393 | $4,716 |
| Property Taxes | $1,021 | $12,252 |
| Electricity | $240 | $2,890 |
| Total | $5,790 | $69,480 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Price change | $818,000 |
| 2026-07-09 | Listed for sale | $839,000 |
| 2021-06-16 | Sold | -- |
| 2021-05-15 | Pending sale | $685,000 |
| 2021-05-03 | Listed for sale | $685,000 |
| 2021-04-01 | Pending sale | $685,000 |
| 2021-03-31 | Price change | $685,000 |
| 2021-03-04 | Price change | $715,000 |
| 2021-01-21 | Listed for sale | $735,000 |
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