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Last listed at $399,000, sold on feb 2020

$467,584

•

2 ba

•

1,646

sq ft

540 Merrill St, Houston, TX 77009

About this home

Nestled in the heart of the much desired Houston Heights you'll find this charming townhome ready for its new owners to call it home. Features include: Large living area with hardwood floors, recess lighting and wood burning fireplace. Kitchen with beautiful granite counters, tiled backsplash and cabinets with soft closing drawers. Large master bedroom with lots of natural lighting. Master bathroom with double sinks, beautiful tiled shower with frame-less door. Large secondary bedrooms. AC and Water Heater replaced in Sept. 2019. New sprinkler system in 2019. Located a few of blocks from Travis Elementary. Location is everything so don't let this one get away!!

TownhomeProperty Type

1985Year Built

1,980 sq ftLot Size

$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Claudia Price • eXp Realty LLC

Bought with Yvonne Meyer • Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:HARMLS #28910011

Redfin Estimate

$467,584

$69K over list price of $399K

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This home's estimate is 19.5% lower than the average sale price ($581K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$345,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,301 sq ft
3416 Northwood St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$450,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
508 Dell Ct, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$565,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,533 sq ft
605 Archer St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$849,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,626 sq ft
621 Wendel St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$850,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,488 sq ft
118 Northwood St, Houston, TX 77009
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$425,000
F
2 beds2.5 baths1,755 sq ft
112 Byrne St Unit D, Houston, TX 77009

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$438,660

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Market trends in 77009, TX

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$500K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

69d

16 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 540 Merrill St

Date

Event

Price

HARMLS #3533450

Jul 1, 2024

Listed

$3,500

$2/sq ft

Jun 24, 2024

Listing Removed

—

HARMLS #28910011

Feb 14, 2020

Sold

$370K - $425K

Feb 9, 2020

Pending

—

Jan 28, 2020

Pending

—

Jan 24, 2020

Listed

$399,000

$242/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 30, 2005

Sold

HARMLS #9107374

Jul 19, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jun 14, 2004

Listed

$199,999

$122/sq ft

HARMLS #7296204

Jun 14, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Feb 5, 2004

Listed

$205,000

$125/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 6, 2001

Sold

Public Records

Oct 22, 1998

Sold

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,229 (−3.2%)

$198,000 + $236,279

$434,279

2025

$9,536 (+4.0%)

$198,000 + $250,696

$448,696

2024

$9,169 (+4.3%)

$188,100 + $250,126

$438,226

2023

$8,792 (+0.2%)

$188,100 + $248,255

$436,355

2022

$8,774 (+0.4%)

$188,100 + $210,370

$398,470

2021

$8,740 (+1.8%)

$188,100 + $186,900

$375,000

2020

$8,582 (+9.0%)

2019

$7,874 (+5.3%)

2018

$7,480 (+0.2%)

$138,600 + $157,003

$295,603

2017

$7,468 (+1.9%)

$138,600 + $157,003

$295,603

2016

$7,329 (+9.7%)

$138,600 + $157,003

$295,603

2015

$6,680 (+8.5%)

2014

$6,158 (+10.5%)

$124,740 + $145,669

$270,409

2013

$5,573 (−7.5%)

$124,740 + $145,669

$270,409

2012

$6,027 (+9.3%)

$83,160 + $134,635

$217,795

2011

$5,512 (−0.9%)

2010

$5,559 (+3.2%)

2009

$5,385

Tax history for 540 Merrill St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,229 (−3.2%)

$198,000 + $236,279

$434,279

2025

$9,536 (+4.0%)

$198,000 + $250,696

$448,696

2024

$9,169 (+4.3%)

$188,100 + $250,126

$438,226

2023

$8,792 (+0.2%)

$188,100 + $248,255

$436,355

2022

$8,774 (+0.4%)

$188,100 + $210,370

$398,470

2021

$8,740 (+1.8%)

$188,100 + $186,900

$375,000

2020

$8,582 (+9.0%)

2019

$7,874 (+5.3%)

2018

$7,480 (+0.2%)

$138,600 + $157,003

$295,603

2017

$7,468 (+1.9%)

$138,600 + $157,003

$295,603

2016

$7,329 (+9.7%)

$138,600 + $157,003

$295,603

2015

$6,680 (+8.5%)

2014

$6,158 (+10.5%)

$124,740 + $145,669

$270,409

2013

$5,573 (−7.5%)

$124,740 + $145,669

$270,409

2012

$6,027 (+9.3%)

$83,160 + $134,635

$217,795

2011

$5,512 (−0.9%)

2010

$5,559 (+3.2%)

2009

$5,385

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,980 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

1,646

Year built

1985

Style

Townhouse

County

Harris County

APN

0580050020014

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Additional Parking, Auto Garage Door Opener, Garage Parking

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Shower Only

Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs, Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor

Interior Features
Room Count: 5
1 Living Area, Kitchen/Dining Combo
Kitchen Desc: Breakfast Bar

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer Included, Full-Sized, Refrigerator, Washer Included
Electric Oven, Freestanding Oven, Single Oven
Electric Cooktop, Freestanding Range

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room In Garage

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric

Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, High-Efficiency HVAC
Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Fire/Smoke Alarm
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 22 x 15
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor

Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 7
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor

Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor

Exterior

Building Information
Building Stories: 2
Siding: Brick & Wood, Cement Board
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab

Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water

Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Fenced, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinkler System

Property Information
Has Management Company
Management Company: Northwood Townhomes HOA
Unit Level: Levels 1 and 2
Unit Location: On Corner
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership

Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: LT 5 BLK A HERMOSA COURT
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs, Gutters

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 058-005-002-0014
Tax Amount: $8,228
Tax Year: 2019
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.5304

Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Has Other Fee(s)
Other Fee Amount: $200
Other Mandatory Fee(s): Transfer
Has Maintenance Fee
Maintenance Fee Amount: $600
Maintenance Fee Pay Schedule: Annually
Maintnenace Fee Includes: Exterior Building

School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: TRAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School Middle: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School High: REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)

Location Information
Area: Central North
Directions: 10E EXIT TAYLOR. LEFT ON TAYLOR (ALSO CALLED WATSON). RIGHT ON MERRILL.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 493B

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,646
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,980 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Harris County
APN: 0580050020014

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
One to Four Family Residential

Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: claudia@claudiajprice.com

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Travis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Hogg Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Heights High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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, 23 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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Houston, TX • 77009

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$445,000 – $538,000

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Home values near 540 Merrill St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
532 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1252 Sq. Ft.	$572,980
528 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1020 Sq. Ft.	$592,116

Address	Redfin Estimate
536 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4183 Sq. Ft.	$1,742,687
520 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3440 Sq. Ft.	$1,679,694

Address	Redfin Estimate
522 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1233 Sq. Ft.	$543,967
525 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1337 Sq. Ft.	$610,938

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