Welcome to this adorable, cozy starter home with room for expansion on a large 7,000 sqft lot, nestled on a quiet street. This home has solid bones with great natural light. Its features include central a/c & heat, full size washer dryer connections inside utility room, extended front covered deck, wrought iron front sliding gate, 2 car covered carport with asphalt paved driveway! Perfect for immediate move in or to add to your investment portfolio. This house has never flooded, NO RESTRICTIONS, NO HOA! Great Location for easy access to Downtown and 59 & the Beltway! Walking distance to Metro transit and Shady Dale Elementary School, 15 min from the medical center/15 min from downtown, 15 to 20 mins from IAH airport. Call and schedule your private showing today for this awesome opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jermietta Howard• Citiwide Alliance Realty
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,806
$54,250 + $30,750
$85,000
2025
$1,806 (+12.0%)
$54,250 + $30,750
$85,000
2024
$1,613 (+25.5%)
$47,250 + $29,850
$77,100
2023
$1,285 (+1.6%)
$29,750 + $34,050
$63,800
2022
$1,265 (+10.6%)
$29,750 + $27,703
$57,453
2021
$1,144 (+12.6%)
$21,000 + $28,065
$49,065
2020
$1,016 (+39.8%)
$21,000 + $21,338
$42,338
2019
$726 (+1.3%)
$14,700 + $15,300
$30,000
2018
$717 (+0.2%)
$12,250 + $16,091
$28,341
2017
$716 (+19.7%)
$12,250 + $16,091
$28,341
2016
$598 (−0.2%)
$12,250 + $16,091
$28,341
2015
$599 (−1.5%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2014
$608 (+87.2%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2013
$325 (−55.0%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2012
$722 (−15.2%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2011
$852 (+69.2%)
2010
$503 (−46.8%)
2009
$947
Tax history for 5021 Rietta St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,806
$54,250 + $30,750
$85,000
2025
$1,806 (+12.0%)
$54,250 + $30,750
$85,000
2024
$1,613 (+25.5%)
$47,250 + $29,850
$77,100
2023
$1,285 (+1.6%)
$29,750 + $34,050
$63,800
2022
$1,265 (+10.6%)
$29,750 + $27,703
$57,453
2021
$1,144 (+12.6%)
$21,000 + $28,065
$49,065
2020
$1,016 (+39.8%)
$21,000 + $21,338
$42,338
2019
$726 (+1.3%)
$14,700 + $15,300
$30,000
2018
$717 (+0.2%)
$12,250 + $16,091
$28,341
2017
$716 (+19.7%)
$12,250 + $16,091
$28,341
2016
$598 (−0.2%)
$12,250 + $16,091
$28,341
2015
$599 (−1.5%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2014
$608 (+87.2%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2013
$325 (−55.0%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2012
$722 (−15.2%)
$7,350 + $16,312
$23,662
2011
$852 (+69.2%)
2010
$503 (−46.8%)
2009
$947
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
550
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0700540200012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
May 10, 2023 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Mar 9, 2007 • Final
Building pmt
Addition
ADU
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
Parking & Garage
Driveway Gate
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Interior Features
Room Count: 3
Utility Room in House
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 8 x 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Siding: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Block & Beam
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Lot Information
Section Num: 01
Legal Lot Description: LT 12 BLK 20 NORTH SHADYDALE EXTN SEC 1
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 070-054-020-0012
Tax Amount: $1,265
Tax Year: 2022
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.2019
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, Investor, VA
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: SHADYDALE ELEMENTARY
School Middle: FOREST BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: NORTH FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: East
Directions: Highway 59N to Tidwell, East on Tidwell, left on Peachtree, Left on Rietta. The property is on your right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 454C
Community Information
No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 550
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Harris County
APN: 0700540200012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 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: jermiettahoward@yahoo.com
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Shadydale Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Forest Brook Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
North Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 48-58% 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77016
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
4.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$96,000 – $116,000
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