Tucked away in its own private alcove within a secure gated community, this stunning Cottage Grove residence offers a timelessly updated kitchen and bathrooms. The first floor is designed for versatility, featuring a dedicated home office and two spacious bedrooms. Upstairs, the home truly shines. The open-concept living area feels incredibly cozy and charming, centered around a glowing fireplace, soaring ceilings, and elegant custom built-ins. You’ll love the timeless updates throughout, especially in the kitchen, which boasts sleek quartz countertops, a contemporary tile backsplash and a breakfast bar. The primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat with a beautifully updated ensuite. Outside, the easy-to-maintain private outdoor space offers a perfect spot for fresh air and grilling without the hassle of extensive upkeep. Located in a vibrant Inner Loop neighborhood, you're just minutes from Memorial Park, Downtown, and the Heights plus access to miles of hike and bike trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
2,008 sq ftLot Size
$202Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kyla Phung Linn• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Washington Ave., located between Downtown Houston and Memorial Park, is a historic and nightlife Houston neighborhood with a warehouse-to-loft streetscape and a bar-and-bistro corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Washington Avenue at Shepherd Drive, where patios, cocktail bars, coffee counters, and late-night kitchens line the sidewalks. Local pillars include Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co., the Art Car Museum, and Henderson & Kane. Brick industrial buildings sit beside newer mid-rises, with pocket parks and bayou-adjacent trails shaping daily routines. Side streets hold bungalow remnants and small courtyards that soften the main drag. The pace shifts from daytime café traffic to evening dining rooms and music spillover.
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Market insights
5020 Darling St · $450,000
DAYS ON MARKET
52 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$450,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (30% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Double vanity
High ceilings
Kitchen/family room combo
Pantry
Quartz counters
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Vaulted ceilings
Ceiling fans
Living/dining room
Gas log fireplace
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor (18 x 12)
Bedrooms on first floor (two at 14 x 12)
Additional bedroom measurements included in room count
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas oven
Gas range
Microwave
Oven
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Private yard
Fenced backyard
Subdivision setting
Home design
Residential property
Faces south
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Electric gate
Garage with door opener
Security
Security gate
Prewired security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Brick and cement siding construction
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Built in 2003
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
LOCATION & UPDATES! Come check out this super clean 2 story home in Cottage Grove that has undergone a beautiful transformation. This home has the perfect open layout and division of space with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath and a designated office. Primary bathroom was just renovated with quartz countertops, frameless shower, free-standing tub and new floor tiling to create a classic and timeless look. The kitchen updates include new backsplash, quartz countertops and new microwave, stove and dishwasher. New A/C in 2022. Plenty of built-in storage, huge walk-in closets, small, fenced yard, north/south exposure, and plenty of shade keeps utilities low. Walking distance to White Oak Bayou Trail and easy access to I-10 and the Heights. Come view this beautiful home!
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,874 (−2.7%)
$140,630 + $276,904
$417,534
2025
$9,117 (+4.5%)
$140,630 + $288,344
$428,974
2024
$8,721 (+9.5%)
$140,630 + $276,157
$416,787
2023
$7,968 (+0.7%)
2022
$7,916 (+3.5%)
$110,495 + $249,010
$359,505
2021
$7,647 (+0.9%)
$106,477 + $221,644
$328,121
2020
$7,578 (−2.5%)
$100,450 + $215,395
$315,845
2019
$7,771 (−6.4%)
$120,540 + $200,380
$320,920
2018
$8,300 (+0.2%)
$96,432 + $231,574
$328,006
2017
$8,287 (+2.8%)
$96,432 + $231,574
$328,006
2016
$8,057 (+9.7%)
$96,432 + $231,574
$328,006
2015
$7,343 (+8.5%)
2014
$6,769 (+10.5%)
$84,378 + $208,439
$292,817
2013
$6,126 (−2.6%)
$84,378 + $208,439
$292,817
2012
$6,289 (+10.7%)
$72,324 + $167,081
$239,405
2011
$5,683 (−11.5%)
2010
$6,422 (+0.2%)
2009
$6,412
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,009 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,233
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,233
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1231420010003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Apr 22, 2004 • Final
P1*add-pl-pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
Addition
New construction
Aug 11, 2003 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
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
7/10 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, 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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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77007
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional 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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5.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5020 Darling St
$441,357
$8,643 under list price of $450K
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