Don't miss out on this charming two bedroom 1 bath home with easy access, by vehicle or public transportation) to the Medical Center, Downtown Houston, Hobby Airport, University of Houston Central Campus, Texas Southern University, Meyerland and Gulf Gate Shopping Centers. Updated interior with a spacious backyard, concrete patio, and no trees, this property offers comfort and accessibility. Just 4 houses from MLK Blvd and 2 blocks from 610 S. Loop E, it's a prime location with access to public transportation. Well-maintained and never flooded, per the owner.
Greater Ost-South Union, located between OST and South Union, is a residential and institutional Houston neighborhood with mid-century brick homes and broad, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the University of Houston campus edge near Calhoun Rd and Wheeler Ave, where student-foot-traffic, coffee counters, and campus venues set the daily rhythm. Architectural lines lean ranch-style and postwar infill, with deep setbacks and long driveways. University of Houston’s Cullen Performance Hall and the Blaffer Art Museum act as cultural anchors, while TDECU Stadium brings game-day energy. Green breaks appear at nearby MacGregor Park, and METRORail access at Palm Center Transit Center links the area to Downtown.
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Offer insights
5218 Kelso St · $159,900
$160K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $160K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
44 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Handicap access
6 total rooms
Bedrooms
Two first-floor bedrooms (approx. 13x10 and 13x11)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
First-floor kitchen (approx. 9x8)
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Subdivision lot
Home design
Residential property
Single-story (first-floor living)
Built in 1949
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Remodel
Feb 18, 2008 • Final
Electrical pmt
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Electrical
Remodel
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Climate risks
8/10 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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77021
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Sun exposure
90/ 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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6.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5218 Kelso St
$144,045
$16K under list price of $160K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $75K to $225K.