This home is the crown jewel of Idylwood! GREAT ROOM ceiling soars beyond a 2nd-floor balcony and library overlook. Custom wood-burning fireplace with Stone hearth with baroque fascia. Massive art deco windows. Wide-plank oak floors. Adjacent SUNROOM 15x8 with 6 large windows. Totally updated BATHS and KITCHEN. Stainless appliances, 5-burner chef's stove & oven, wine rack, banquette conversation nook, 2 planter windows, and lots of pull out shelves in natural oak cabinets. Adjacent BREAKFAST ROOM is a full 13x12. Also Downstairs: Guest Bedroom, Full Bath with jacuzzi and separate rain shower; Large Study with built-in bookshelves. Upstairs: Master Bedroom with Juliet balcony looking out to grapefruit and lemon trees and king-size walk-in cabinets. 2 more bedrooms, bath, great room balcony & library overlook. Driveway electric gate. Oversized 2 car automatic garage. Grapefruit and lemon trees. Oversized lot. Never flooded.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
7,755 sq ftLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Fuller• Keller Williams Memorial
Bought with Anita Cameron• EOC Realty Associates LLC
As Always, BackUp Offers OK. Montrose/Heights Quality. GREAT ROOM ceiling soars beyond a 2nd-floor balcony and library overlook. Custom wood-burning fireplace. Stone hearth and baroque fascia. Massive art deco windows. Wide-plank oak floors. Adjacent SUNROOM 15x8 with 6 large windows. Totally updated BATHS and KITCHEN. Stainless appliances, 5-burner chef's stove & oven, wine rack, banquette conversation nook, 2 planter windows, and lots of pull-out shelves in natural oak cabinets. Adjacent BREAKFAST ROOM is a full 13X12. ALSO DOWNSTAIRS: GUEST BEDRM, FULL BATH with jacuzzi and separate rain shower; LARGE STUDY with built-in bookshelves. / / UPSTAIRS: MASTER BEDROOM with Juliet balcony looking out to grapefruit and lemon trees and a king-size walk-in closet. 2 MORE BEDROOMS. BATH. GREAT ROOM BALCONY & LIBRARY OVERLOOK. Dual CA/H for zoned comfort. Driveway electric gate. Oversized 2-car automatic garage with floored attic storage. Grapefruit + lemon trees. Oversized lot. Never flooded.
Public Records
Sep 14, 2018
Sold
*
Public Records
Mar 5, 1997
Sold
*
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1997
Sold
*
$39/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,022 (+10.2%)
$148,555 + $335,880
$484,435
2024
$10,000 (−1.7%)
$148,555 + $297,399
$445,954
2023
$10,176 (−6.4%)
$148,555 + $321,491
$470,046
2022
$10,869 (+5.1%)
$148,555 + $313,568
$462,123
2021
$10,340 (−4.9%)
$148,555 + $295,087
$443,642
2020
$10,870 (+25.1%)
$148,555 + $277,836
$426,391
2019
$8,689 (+8.9%)
$154,000 + $183,900
$337,900
2018
$7,983 (+0.2%)
$105,000 + $192,807
$297,807
2017
$7,970 (+1.5%)
$105,000 + $192,807
$297,807
2016
$7,851 (+4.3%)
$105,000 + $192,807
$297,807
2015
$7,524 (+14.9%)
$105,000 + $188,120
$293,120
2014
$6,548 (+0.4%)
$105,000 + $149,749
$254,749
2013
$6,519 (−5.9%)
$105,000 + $149,749
$254,749
2012
$6,924 (−40.7%)
$105,000 + $149,749
$254,749
2011
$11,680 (+188.8%)
2010
$4,045 (−41.5%)
2009
$6,914
Tax history for 6617 Sylvan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,022 (+10.2%)
$148,555 + $335,880
$484,435
2024
$10,000 (−1.7%)
$148,555 + $297,399
$445,954
2023
$10,176 (−6.4%)
$148,555 + $321,491
$470,046
2022
$10,869 (+5.1%)
$148,555 + $313,568
$462,123
2021
$10,340 (−4.9%)
$148,555 + $295,087
$443,642
2020
$10,870 (+25.1%)
$148,555 + $277,836
$426,391
2019
$8,689 (+8.9%)
$154,000 + $183,900
$337,900
2018
$7,983 (+0.2%)
$105,000 + $192,807
$297,807
2017
$7,970 (+1.5%)
$105,000 + $192,807
$297,807
2016
$7,851 (+4.3%)
$105,000 + $192,807
$297,807
2015
$7,524 (+14.9%)
$105,000 + $188,120
$293,120
2014
$6,548 (+0.4%)
$105,000 + $149,749
$254,749
2013
$6,519 (−5.9%)
$105,000 + $149,749
$254,749
2012
$6,924 (−40.7%)
$105,000 + $149,749
$254,749
2011
$11,680 (+188.8%)
2010
$4,045 (−41.5%)
2009
$6,914
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,755 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
2,567
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0622090150023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Nov 15, 2021 • Final
Electrical pmt
Perform residential electrical work.
Electrical
Dec 7, 1998 • Final
Electrical pmt
Construct a new detached garage.
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Detached, Oversized
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
1 Non-Master Bedroom Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Breakfast Room, Living Area - 1st Floor, Living/Dining Combo, Study/Library, Sun Room
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Other Fee(s)
Other Fee Amount: $250
Other Mandatory Fee(s): Transfer
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: HENDERSON J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School High: AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: South
Directions: From Galvenston Freeway [1-45 South], exit S. Wayside and go Northeast, turn right at first stoplight [Sylvan to right, Esckridge to the left.] 6617 Sylvan
MLS Map Page and Grid: 534C
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,567
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,755 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Harris County
APN: 0622090150023
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
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Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
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Schools
Henderson J Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Navarro Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Austin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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