Google street view image for 1601 Sylvester, Houston, TX 77009

Last listed at $199,500, sold on jun 2013

$493,557

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2 ba

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1,680

sq ft

1601 Sylvester, Houston, TX 77009

About this home

Large 5 bedroom, 2-story home. Leased until 2013 at $1,500/mo. Near Heights. Inside Loop. West of I-45. 13,300 square foot corner lot. Property ready for development of multiple townhomes. Selling only for lot value - 17.67 psf. Rental income may cover holding costs while developing plans and permits. Or live there. Or economically hold property for future appreciation. Close in Heights-type location.

Townhome (co-op)Property Type

1940Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Bernard Giesen • Bernard William Giesen II

Bought with Tony Yeh • HomeSmart

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•Source:HARMLS #41668605

Redfin Estimate

$493,557

$294K over list price of $200K

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This home's estimate is 5.8% higher than the average sale price ($466K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$199,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
5715 Enid St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$790,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,540 sq ft
905 Gibbs St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$125,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,266 sq ft
6215 Gay St, Houston, TX 77022
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$449,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,670 sq ft
1639 Walton St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
1122 E 23rd St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$435,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,488 sq ft
304 Woodard St, Houston, TX 77009

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$463,142

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$3,808/mo

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Market trends in 77009, TX

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$500K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

16 days MoM

Recently sold homes

123

11 MoM

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Sale history for 1601 Sylvester

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$13,702 (+2.5%)

$571,900 + $50,392

$622,292

2021

$13,369 (+16.0%)

$532,000 + $41,618

$573,618

2020

$11,521 (−2.1%)

$465,500 + $14,665

$480,165

2019

$11,769 (−7.1%)

$465,500 + $20,488

$485,988

2018

$12,670 (+0.2%)

$465,500 + $35,192

$500,692

2017

$12,649 (+42.8%)

$465,500 + $35,192

$500,692

2016

$8,856 (−0.3%)

$465,500 + $35,192

$500,692

2015

$8,879 (+85.7%)

$320,250 + $30,000

$350,250

2014

$4,781 (−20.5%)

$185,900 + $100

$186,000

2013

$6,015 (−7.5%)

$185,900 + $100

$186,000

2012

$6,501 (+32.3%)

$183,000 + $52,053

$235,053

2011

$4,913 (−15.4%)

2010

$5,808 (+71.7%)

2009

$3,383

Tax history for 1601 Sylvester

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$13,702 (+2.5%)

$571,900 + $50,392

$622,292

2021

$13,369 (+16.0%)

$532,000 + $41,618

$573,618

2020

$11,521 (−2.1%)

$465,500 + $14,665

$480,165

2019

$11,769 (−7.1%)

$465,500 + $20,488

$485,988

2018

$12,670 (+0.2%)

$465,500 + $35,192

$500,692

2017

$12,649 (+42.8%)

$465,500 + $35,192

$500,692

2016

$8,856 (−0.3%)

$465,500 + $35,192

$500,692

2015

$8,879 (+85.7%)

$320,250 + $30,000

$350,250

2014

$4,781 (−20.5%)

$185,900 + $100

$186,000

2013

$6,015 (−7.5%)

$185,900 + $100

$186,000

2012

$6,501 (+32.3%)

$183,000 + $52,053

$235,053

2011

$4,913 (−15.4%)

2010

$5,808 (+71.7%)

2009

$3,383

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

1,974

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Harris County

APN

0320970010011

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.

Nov 12, 2025 • Final

Building pmt

Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.

New construction

Oct 23, 2025 • Final

Grading , fill

Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.

Grading

New construction

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
Master Bedroom on 1st Floor

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Other Heating
Cooling System: Window Units

Exterior

Building Information
Siding: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Block & Beam
Defects: No Known Defects

Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water

Property Information
Co-op Sale
Full Ownership

Lot Information
Section Num: .
Legal Lot Description: LTS 11+12, BLK 1, SAPP GARDENS
Lot Description: Corner

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 032-097-001-0011

Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, Investor, Other

Location

School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School Middle: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School High: REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Location Information
Area: Central North
Directions: From downtown go north on I-45. Exit Cavalcade. Go thru Cavalcade and turn left [west] on Link. Turn right 2nd street Tabor. Turn left at ''T'' which is Service. Turn right at Angeline. Property corner Angeline and Sylvester.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 453T

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,974
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Harris County
APN: 0320970010011

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0604046

Around this home

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Hamilton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Heights High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Historical weather

Houston, TX • 77009

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

79/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.8 hrs

4.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$469,000 – $568,000

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Home values near 1601 Sylvester

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1607 Sylvester Road, Houston, TX - Beds \| - Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$362,939
1603 Sylvester Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$516,962

Address	Redfin Estimate
1607 Sylvester Road, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$225,760
1605 Sylvester Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$513,237

Address	Redfin Estimate
1601 Sylvester Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$537,420
1831 Tabor Street, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$379,567

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