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Excellent investment opportunity in a prime location! Cleared 3,000 sq. ft. lot (30' x 100') featuring approved plans and permits for a shared-wall duplex with two 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units. Utilities available at the street, existing wood privacy fence, and build-ready. Enjoy convenient access to The Heights, Downtown Houston, and the Galleria, with new construction nearby. Location, location, location! Bring your builder and make your next investment a reality!
Vacant landProperty Type
3,001 sq ftLot Size
$48Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jose Nieto• Nan & Company Properties - Corporate Office (Heights)
Listed by Philip Gilbert• Nan & Company Properties - Corporate Office (Heights)
Independence Heights, located between North Main Street and Airline Drive, is a historic and residential Houston neighborhood with early-20th-century bungalows and a grid of tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Main Street corridor near Crosstimbers Street, where taquerias, barbershops, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. The Independence Heights Park and Community Center anchors local recreation with courts, fields, and gathering rooms. The historic Independence Heights City Hall site signals the area’s civic roots and long-running community identity. Housing reads as modest Craftsman forms mixed with newer infill, with front porches and narrow lots shaping the streetscape.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Fenced
Cleared lot
Corner lot
Open lot
Home design
Land
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
Sale and tax history for 3520 Castor St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HARMLS #74445599
Nov 13, 2026
Price Changed
$145,000
Nov 7, 2026
Listed
$149,000
HARMLS #30374483
Jan 7, 2026
Listing Removed
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Aug 20, 2025
Listed
$130,000
Public Records
Apr 5, 2019
Sold
*
Public Records
Nov 12, 2018
Sold
*
HARMLS #57109869
Nov 9, 2018
Sold
$40K - $50K
Jun 11, 2018
Pending
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Jun 6, 2018
Price Changed
$49,900
May 24, 2018
Price Changed
$54,900
May 4, 2018
Listed
$59,900
Railroad track is currently not in service. Great opportunity to invest in the up and coming part of the Heights. This location is sure to please! With a couple of nice trees, you have an abundance of shade. Take this opportunity before the area becomes less affordable!
Public Records
Jan 2, 1988
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,785
$84,000
2025
$1,785 (+1.6%)
$84,000
2024
$1,758 (+3.8%)
$84,000
2023
$1,692 (+6.8%)
$84,000
2022
$1,585 (+13.4%)
$72,000
2021
$1,398 (−2.9%)
$60,000
2020
$1,440 (+13.2%)
$60,000
2019
$1,271 (+11.6%)
$52,500
2018
$1,139 (+33.5%)
$45,000
2017
$853 (+28.6%)
$33,750
2016
$663 (+74.5%)
$33,750
2015
$380 (−1.3%)
$26,250
2014
$385 (−31.4%)
$15,000
2013
$561 (−7.5%)
$15,000
2012
$606 (+9.3%)
$15,000 + $6,918
$21,918
2011
$554 (−8.5%)
2010
$606 (+56.3%)
2009
$388
Public record
Public record
Permits
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Lot size
3,000 Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Harris County
APN
0222290050015
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Jun 7, 1996 • Final
Mdi plumbing
Demolish a residential building.
Demolition
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.
Climate risks
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, 23 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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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77022
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Houston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3520 Castor St
$140,402
$4,598 under list price of $145K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $149K to $275K.