This home in the River Oaks area is ideal as a starter home, home, or "pied-a-terre". Perfect for someone desiring a stylish home “on the ground” level. The floor plan centers around an interior atrium. Front room features a study or den area, which flows to a large living area. Nicely updated kitchen with stone countertops and stainless appliances. Primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet, en-suite bath, and access to an adjacent extra room that can serve as a home office; or convert to an additional bedroom. Floors are a mixture of parquet hardwoods and terra cotta tile. Generous backyard slate patio for outdoor entertaining. Situated on a 6,100 sq. ft. lot (per HCAD) on the corner of Persa and Avalon, this site would also be ideal for building one single family home. The home in its current state needs some love! Great opportunity to renovate; or build something new on this great lot in Melanie Court. It is also zoned to River Oaks Elementary School.
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1960Year Built
6,100 sq ftLot Size
$525Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Walter Bering• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Meredith Flores• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
The stone house on Persa! Located on a prime 6,516 s. f. (survey) corner lot and ready to be taken to the next level. Home of architect T. George McHale & designer Inez McHale, most recently personalized by Ellouise Abbott showroom owner Betsie Weatherford. Handsome one story clad in limestone built around central atrium. Vaulted ceilings & leaded glass clerestory windows in entry & dining. Beautifully renovated kitchen. Third bedroom converted to master closet. Details: FLOOR PLAN & FLYER links.
Public Records
Sep 17, 2007
Sold
*
HARMLS #563849
Jun 20, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2001
Listed
$549,999
$226/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1996
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,116 (+0.6%)
$861,300 + $508,700
$1,370,000
2025
$28,931 (+0.9%)
$861,300 + $500,002
$1,361,302
2024
$28,681 (+3.8%)
$861,300 + $509,436
$1,370,736
2023
$27,618 (+38.0%)
$861,300 + $509,436
$1,370,736
2022
$20,015 (−5.5%)
$730,800 + $178,200
$909,000
2021
$21,186 (−10.0%)
$730,800 + $178,200
$909,000
2020
$23,552 (+0.5%)
$730,800 + $250,795
$981,595
2019
$23,440 (+1.5%)
$704,700 + $263,254
$967,954
2018
$23,100 (+50.0%)
$652,500 + $260,379
$912,879
2017
$15,404 (+9.9%)
2016
$14,015 (+9.7%)
2015
$12,774 (+8.5%)
2014
$11,775 (+10.5%)
$339,300 + $148,965
$488,265
2013
$10,657 (−7.5%)
$339,300 + $148,965
$488,265
2012
$11,517 (+9.3%)
$313,200 + $103,248
$416,448
2011
$10,534 (+56.6%)
2010
$6,728
2009
Tax history for 2030 Persa St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,116 (+0.6%)
$861,300 + $508,700
$1,370,000
2025
$28,931 (+0.9%)
$861,300 + $500,002
$1,361,302
2024
$28,681 (+3.8%)
$861,300 + $509,436
$1,370,736
2023
$27,618 (+38.0%)
$861,300 + $509,436
$1,370,736
2022
$20,015 (−5.5%)
$730,800 + $178,200
$909,000
2021
$21,186 (−10.0%)
$730,800 + $178,200
$909,000
2020
$23,552 (+0.5%)
$730,800 + $250,795
$981,595
2019
$23,440 (+1.5%)
$704,700 + $263,254
$967,954
2018
$23,100 (+50.0%)
$652,500 + $260,379
$912,879
2017
$15,404 (+9.9%)
2016
$14,015 (+9.7%)
2015
$12,774 (+8.5%)
2014
$11,775 (+10.5%)
$339,300 + $148,965
$488,265
2013
$10,657 (−7.5%)
$339,300 + $148,965
$488,265
2012
$11,517 (+9.3%)
$313,200 + $103,248
$416,448
2011
$10,534 (+56.6%)
2010
$6,728
2009
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
2,725
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0622020050009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Oct 25, 2007 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Jul 31, 2007 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential heating and air conditioning system.
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: Attached/Detached
Additional Parking, Circle Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Half Bath, Tub with Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs, En-Suite Bath, Walk-In Closet
Interior Features
Room Count: 11
Family Room, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in Garage
Kitchen Desc: Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry
Equipment
Convection Oven, Gas Oven
Gas Range
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Wood Burning Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Formal Entry/Foyer, Refrigerator Included
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 5
Room Type: Master Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Extra Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 5
Room Type: Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 6 x 4
Room Type: Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 30 x 16
Room Type: Family
Location: 1st Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 11 Information
Dimensions: 26 x 11
Room Type: Exterior Porch/Balcony
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces East
Siding: Stone
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced, Patio/Deck, Private Driveway, Sprinkler System