Nice home near downtown and the freeway. 2 bedroom upstairs garage apartment in the rear. Garage was converted into a man cave but can be most anything you like. stove and refrigerator stay. Stove is antique but works great with oven and broiler on the top. Pull out burners. Formal living room & dining room and extra room can be a 3rd bedroom. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are the upstairs garage apartment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$103Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Matilda White• L & B Real Estate
Bought with Lucas Frank• Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,278 (+4.0%)
$60,000 + $94,241
$154,241
2024
$3,151 (+3.8%)
$60,000 + $90,609
$150,609
2023
$3,034 (+12.7%)
$51,250 + $99,359
$150,609
2022
$2,693 (+11.8%)
$33,750 + $88,538
$122,288
2021
$2,408 (+3.7%)
$22,500 + $80,837
$103,337
2020
$2,321 (+6.3%)
$22,500 + $74,251
$96,751
2019
$2,184 (+34.2%)
$22,500 + $67,698
$90,198
2018
$1,627 (+0.2%)
$16,250 + $48,050
$64,300
2017
$1,624 (+5.3%)
$16,250 + $48,050
$64,300
2016
$1,542 (−0.6%)
$16,250 + $48,050
$64,300
2015
$1,551 (+41.9%)
$13,750 + $47,271
$61,021
2014
$1,093 (+10.5%)
$12,500 + $48,702
$61,202
2013
$989 (−7.5%)
$12,500 + $48,702
$61,202
2012
$1,069 (−40.7%)
$12,500 + $26,167
$38,667
2011
$1,804 (+68.7%)
2010
$1,069 (+71.7%)
2009
$623
Tax history for 3114 Retta St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,278 (+4.0%)
$60,000 + $94,241
$154,241
2024
$3,151 (+3.8%)
$60,000 + $90,609
$150,609
2023
$3,034 (+12.7%)
$51,250 + $99,359
$150,609
2022
$2,693 (+11.8%)
$33,750 + $88,538
$122,288
2021
$2,408 (+3.7%)
$22,500 + $80,837
$103,337
2020
$2,321 (+6.3%)
$22,500 + $74,251
$96,751
2019
$2,184 (+34.2%)
$22,500 + $67,698
$90,198
2018
$1,627 (+0.2%)
$16,250 + $48,050
$64,300
2017
$1,624 (+5.3%)
$16,250 + $48,050
$64,300
2016
$1,542 (−0.6%)
$16,250 + $48,050
$64,300
2015
$1,551 (+41.9%)
$13,750 + $47,271
$61,021
2014
$1,093 (+10.5%)
$12,500 + $48,702
$61,202
2013
$989 (−7.5%)
$12,500 + $48,702
$61,202
2012
$1,069 (−40.7%)
$12,500 + $26,167
$38,667
2011
$1,804 (+68.7%)
2010
$1,069 (+71.7%)
2009
$623
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0142290000009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Half Bath
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
1 Living Area, Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Garage Apartment, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven
Freestanding Range, Gas Cooktop
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room on 1st Floor
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Other Heating
Cooling System: Window Units
Other Interior Features
Floors: Vinyl, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Formal
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Formal
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Room Type: Extra Room
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility
Location: 1st Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Features: Half Bath
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Block & Beam
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Property Information
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: LT 9 BLK 15 FOSTERS SEC 1
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 014-229-000-0009
Tax Amount: $1,093
Tax Year: 2014
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.57065
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, Investor
New Loan Amount: $69,000
New Loan Interest Rate (%): 4.25
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: DOGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: FLEMING MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: WHEATLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: East
Directions: From downtown take 59 North and exit Liberty Road. Stay on feeder to Retta Street. Turn right on Retta and house will be on the right before Brewster Street.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 494A
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Harris County
APN: 0142290000009
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0617626
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Transit
Dogan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Fleming Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Wheatley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
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4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$181,000 – $219,000
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