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Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,213 sq ftLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deborah Burr• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
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HARMLS #33979741
Dec 16, 2016
Sold
$50K - $60K
Nov 14, 2016
Pending
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Nov 2, 2016
Pending
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Oct 19, 2016
Listed
$46,000
$46/sq ft
+7
Cute house with 3 large bedrooms and a 2 car garage behind the house. The driveway goes alongside the house for additional parking. There is additional concreted area for a patio. Living and dining combo offers an open concept. Country style kitchen has room for a table. The bath is convenient to all of the bedrooms. Great backyard with plenty of room. This home is ready for your personal touches.
Public Records
Jan 2, 1988
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,146 (+1.9%)
$73,278 + $111,790
$185,068
2025
$4,069 (+11.6%)
2024
$3,645 (+14.0%)
2023
$3,197 (+1.1%)
2022
$3,162 (+9.3%)
2021
$2,891 (+2.0%)
2020
$2,836 (+9.0%)
2019
$2,601 (+5.5%)
2018
$2,466 (+82.2%)
$18,320 + $74,886
$93,206
2017
$1,353
$18,320 + $32,920
$51,240
2016
$1,354 (−0.2%)
$18,320 + $32,920
$51,240
2015
$1,357 (+7.2%)
$18,320 + $32,920
$51,240
2014
$1,266 (+0.4%)
$15,266 + $31,905
$47,171
2013
$1,261 (−15.1%)
$15,266 + $31,905
$47,171
2012
$1,485 (−38.3%)
$15,266 + $31,905
$47,171
2011
$2,405 (+53.4%)
2010
$1,567 (+4.3%)
2009
$1,503
Tax history for 5250 Cosby St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,146 (+1.9%)
$73,278 + $111,790
$185,068
2025
$4,069 (+11.6%)
2024
$3,645 (+14.0%)
2023
$3,197 (+1.1%)
2022
$3,162 (+9.3%)
2021
$2,891 (+2.0%)
2020
$2,836 (+9.0%)
2019
$2,601 (+5.5%)
2018
$2,466 (+82.2%)
$18,320 + $74,886
$93,206
2017
$1,353
$18,320 + $32,920
$51,240
2016
$1,354 (−0.2%)
$18,320 + $32,920
$51,240
2015
$1,357 (+7.2%)
$18,320 + $32,920
$51,240
2014
$1,266 (+0.4%)
$15,266 + $31,905
$47,171
2013
$1,261 (−15.1%)
$15,266 + $31,905
$47,171
2012
$1,485 (−38.3%)
$15,266 + $31,905
$47,171
2011
$2,405 (+53.4%)
2010
$1,567 (+4.3%)
2009
$1,503
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,213 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0771020130013
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Jun 8, 2017 • Final
Plumbing pmt
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Gas
Plumbing
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
Garage: Detached
Auto Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway, Driveway Gate
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Master Bath Features: Tub with Shower
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
1 Living Area, Living/Dining Combo, Utility Room in Garage
Kitchen Desc: Kitchen open to Family Room
Equipment
Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven
Freestanding Range, Gas Cooktop
Laundry Information
Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, High-Efficiency HVAC, Insulation - Batt, North/South Exposure