INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: Nicknamed The Lady of Steel, this exceptional, one of a kind, Modern Art-Deco property was designed by the offices of the famous Architect, Bailey A. Swenson in 1936 and it sits on a 11.2K sqft Lot covered with tall mature trees. It is located in the up-and-coming Historic Riverside Terrace. The spacious Family Room feels like a ballroom! There is also a large Dining Room and an Entryway that leads you to a custom, one of a kind, metal staircase. The Guestroom/Mother-in-Law suite is separated from the property and has its own entrance. The ample Backyard shows numerous possibilities to build your own Heaven. Easy access to 288 and only minutes away from Freeways 59, 45, 610 and 90. Short drive to the Texas Medical Center hospitals, University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Rice University, Hermann Park (Houston ZOO and Walking Trails), Justin Robinson Community Center and Houston’s Museum District. This home NEEDS EXTENSIVE REMODELING.
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1955Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lourdes Codina• Keller Williams Memorial
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,561 (−3.2%)
$254,975 + $127,174
$382,149
2025
$8,841 (+6.4%)
$254,975 + $139,653
$394,628
2024
$8,312 (−2.1%)
$254,975 + $121,583
$376,558
2023
$8,492 (−6.6%)
$254,975 + $143,745
$398,720
2022
$9,097 (+12.5%)
$254,975 + $137,650
$392,625
2021
$8,089 (+1.0%)
$222,075 + $124,987
$347,062
2020
$8,010 (+4.5%)
$180,950 + $137,626
$318,576
2019
$7,664 (+5.6%)
$164,500 + $137,626
$302,126
2018
$7,256 (+0.2%)
$139,825 + $134,443
$274,268
2017
$7,244 (+2.7%)
$139,825 + $134,443
$274,268
2016
$7,056 (−0.3%)
$139,825 + $134,443
$274,268
2015
$7,074 (+39.9%)
$139,825 + $127,121
$266,946
2014
$5,055 (+30.0%)
$86,363 + $101,864
$188,227
2013
$3,887 (−7.2%)
$86,363 + $101,864
$188,227
2012
$4,188 (+8.9%)
$57,575 + $87,804
$145,379
2011
$3,844 (+52.8%)
2010
$2,516 (−1.7%)
2009
$2,559
Tax history for 2506 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,561 (−3.2%)
$254,975 + $127,174
$382,149
2025
$8,841 (+6.4%)
$254,975 + $139,653
$394,628
2024
$8,312 (−2.1%)
$254,975 + $121,583
$376,558
2023
$8,492 (−6.6%)
$254,975 + $143,745
$398,720
2022
$9,097 (+12.5%)
$254,975 + $137,650
$392,625
2021
$8,089 (+1.0%)
$222,075 + $124,987
$347,062
2020
$8,010 (+4.5%)
$180,950 + $137,626
$318,576
2019
$7,664 (+5.6%)
$164,500 + $137,626
$302,126
2018
$7,256 (+0.2%)
$139,825 + $134,443
$274,268
2017
$7,244 (+2.7%)
$139,825 + $134,443
$274,268
2016
$7,056 (−0.3%)
$139,825 + $134,443
$274,268
2015
$7,074 (+39.9%)
$139,825 + $127,121
$266,946
2014
$5,055 (+30.0%)
$86,363 + $101,864
$188,227
2013
$3,887 (−7.2%)
$86,363 + $101,864
$188,227
2012
$4,188 (+8.9%)
$57,575 + $87,804
$145,379
2011
$3,844 (+52.8%)
2010
$2,516 (−1.7%)
2009
$2,559
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
3,594
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0611260320001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Aug 26, 2020 • Final
Electrical pmt
Perform residential electrical work.
Electrical
Mar 24, 2015 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
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.
Directions: From State Hwy 288 S to Service Rd., take the exit toward N Mac Gregor Way/S Mac Gregor Way Keep left to stay on State Hwy 288 S, Keep right at the fork to stay on State Hwy 288 S, take the exit toward N Mac Gregor Way/S Mac Gregor Way, Continue on Service Rd. Drive to Riverside Drive. Home will be on your right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 533B
Community Information
No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,594
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Harris County
APN: 0611260320001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: LCodina@KW.com
Around this home
Schools
Lockhart Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Cullen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Yates High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 23 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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Estimated sale price
$693,000 – $839,000
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