This charming home in East Downtown is one of Houston's best kept secrets. Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home with personality to spare. Gorgeous wood floors with an open flowing floor plan. Spacious living areas make this home perfect for hosting and entertaining. One bedroom is sensibly secluded downstairs to offer privacy for a master or guest bedroom. Garage apartment is perfect for rental income. This beautiful home is ready to just move in and unpack. Hurry before it's gone!
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,091 (+5.7%)
$156,250 + $199,379
$355,629
2025
$7,654 (+3.5%)
$156,250 + $180,173
$336,423
2024
$7,394 (+3.6%)
$156,250 + $173,498
$329,748
2023
$7,138 (−0.6%)
$156,250 + $173,498
$329,748
2022
$7,179 (+11.0%)
2021
$6,467 (−0.9%)
$93,750 + $183,733
$277,483
2020
$6,523 (+5.0%)
$93,750 + $162,105
$255,855
2019
$6,213 (+5.5%)
2018
$5,887 (+0.2%)
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2017
$5,878
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2016
$5,882 (−26.0%)
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2015
$7,949 (+16.8%)
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2014
$6,803 (+93.2%)
$37,500 + $227,179
$264,679
2013
$3,521 (+1.8%)
$37,500 + $227,179
$264,679
2012
$3,459 (−44.6%)
$37,500 + $105,088
$142,588
2011
$6,244 (+188.8%)
2010
$2,162 (−41.5%)
2009
$3,696
Tax history for 1506 Godwin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,091 (+5.7%)
$156,250 + $199,379
$355,629
2025
$7,654 (+3.5%)
$156,250 + $180,173
$336,423
2024
$7,394 (+3.6%)
$156,250 + $173,498
$329,748
2023
$7,138 (−0.6%)
$156,250 + $173,498
$329,748
2022
$7,179 (+11.0%)
2021
$6,467 (−0.9%)
$93,750 + $183,733
$277,483
2020
$6,523 (+5.0%)
$93,750 + $162,105
$255,855
2019
$6,213 (+5.5%)
2018
$5,887 (+0.2%)
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2017
$5,878
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2016
$5,882 (−26.0%)
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2015
$7,949 (+16.8%)
$62,500 + $157,124
$219,624
2014
$6,803 (+93.2%)
$37,500 + $227,179
$264,679
2013
$3,521 (+1.8%)
$37,500 + $227,179
$264,679
2012
$3,459 (−44.6%)
$37,500 + $105,088
$142,588
2011
$6,244 (+188.8%)
2010
$2,162 (−41.5%)
2009
$3,696
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,833
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0542470000002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Sep 20, 2011 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential mechanical system.
HVAC
Nov 7, 2001 • Final
Hvac
Remodel and construct an addition to a residential building.
Addition
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Detached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
1 Non-Master Bedroom Downstairs
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Property Information
Exemptions: Over65,Homestead
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: LT 2 BLK 11 BROADMOOR
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 054-247-000-0002
Tax Amount: $3,163
Tax Year: 2012
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.52922
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA
New Loan Amount: $200,000
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: CAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School High: AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: South
Directions: 45 west bound exit Telephone Rd., right on Lombardy,left on Godwin to property
MLS Map Page and Grid: 494X
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,833
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Harris County
APN: 0542470000002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0592420
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cage Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Navarro Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77023
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$313,000 – $378,000
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