Duplex investment opportunity! 4715 & 4717 Merwin ST-Great location inside the loop! Minutes from the Galleria, Great HISD schools. 2 units, approx 1279sf each, separated by carport area. Each has large living room, breakfast/dining, kitchen, 2 bedrooms 1 full bathroom, deck for entertainment, separate washer/dryer/HVAC. All tile flooring. Pet friendly. Each unit has its own fenced area. Carport parking inside driveway gate. Parking pad for 2 more cars on property. Additional street parking. Both units currently rented. Great rental history. for investor or lot opportunity for new build! Several re-build projects in the area!
Wonderful investment opportunity with this lovely duplex close to shopping and restaurants. Currently leased, these units have 2 bedrooms with spacious and open living areas and one bath. Both units have patios as well as roomy carports. Very neat and functional interiors with lots of light and a feeling of home. Front unit (4715) leases for $1,400 and back unit (4717) for $1,350.
Public Records
Nov 6, 2013
Sold
*
Public Records
Jun 21, 2007
Sold
*
Public Records
Jun 5, 2000
Sold
*
Public Records
May 1, 2000
Sold
*
$61/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,762 (+18.1%)
$446,215 + $248,398
$694,613
2025
$12,496 (+21.9%)
2024
$10,253 (+3.8%)
$342,210 + $147,790
$490,000
2023
$9,873 (−7.9%)
$342,210 + $147,790
$490,000
2022
$10,715 (+6.2%)
$342,210 + $144,423
$486,633
2021
$10,094 (−2.9%)
$342,210 + $90,890
$433,100
2020
$10,392 (−9.7%)
$342,210 + $90,890
$433,100
2019
$11,503 (+16.0%)
$342,210 + $132,790
$475,000
2018
$9,917 (−1.9%)
$342,210 + $49,690
$391,900
2017
$10,105 (−6.0%)
$342,210 + $57,790
$400,000
2016
$10,746 (+8.7%)
$342,210 + $57,790
$400,000
2015
$9,887 (+8.9%)
$342,210 + $82,790
$425,000
2014
$9,076 (+31.4%)
$199,623 + $153,460
$353,083
2013
$6,909 (−7.5%)
$199,623 + $153,460
$353,083
2012
$7,467 (+9.3%)
$199,623 + $70,377
$270,000
2011
$6,829 (−8.5%)
2010
$7,467 (+68.6%)
2009
$4,430
Tax history for 4715 Merwin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,762 (+18.1%)
$446,215 + $248,398
$694,613
2025
$12,496 (+21.9%)
2024
$10,253 (+3.8%)
$342,210 + $147,790
$490,000
2023
$9,873 (−7.9%)
$342,210 + $147,790
$490,000
2022
$10,715 (+6.2%)
$342,210 + $144,423
$486,633
2021
$10,094 (−2.9%)
$342,210 + $90,890
$433,100
2020
$10,392 (−9.7%)
$342,210 + $90,890
$433,100
2019
$11,503 (+16.0%)
$342,210 + $132,790
$475,000
2018
$9,917 (−1.9%)
$342,210 + $49,690
$391,900
2017
$10,105 (−6.0%)
$342,210 + $57,790
$400,000
2016
$10,746 (+8.7%)
$342,210 + $57,790
$400,000
2015
$9,887 (+8.9%)
$342,210 + $82,790
$425,000
2014
$9,076 (+31.4%)
$199,623 + $153,460
$353,083
2013
$6,909 (−7.5%)
$199,623 + $153,460
$353,083
2012
$7,467 (+9.3%)
$199,623 + $70,377
$270,000
2011
$6,829 (−8.5%)
2010
$7,467 (+68.6%)
2009
$4,430
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,720 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
2,559
Year built
1955
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Harris County
APN
0811240000004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Mar 4, 2010 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
Jun 10, 1992 • Final
Hvac
Work on an air conditioning permit.
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
Garage Information
Has Carport
Parking Information
Parking Features: Carport, Electric Gate
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Features
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Interior Features: Window Treatments
Window Features: Window Coverings
Unit 1 Information
Beds Total: 2
Units Total: 2
Multi-Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2559.0
Year Built: 1955
Exterior Features
Security Features: Security Gate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Living Area: 2,559
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Area: 6720.0
Lot Features: Other, Near Public Transit, Subdivision
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,392
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
Elementary School: SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE
Middle Or Junior School District: 27 - Houston
Middle Or Junior School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District: 27 - Houston
High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,559
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,720 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Harris County
APN: 0811240000004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
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Schools
School at St. George Place
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Lanier Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 62-76% 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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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