This home's estimate is 31.4% higher than the average sale price ($230K) of 5 comparable homes.
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6656 Sylvan Rd, Houston, TX 77023
About this home
Just a few miles to Downtown, Texas Medical Center, shopping and restaurants, Idylwood offers the old world charm while being inside the loop and close to everything you want or need. The distinctive brick work, original hardwood floors, arches, vintage kitchen, breakfast nook w/ butlers pantry makes this home so inviting. Enjoy the enclosed Sun Room as well as a backyard with a large covered patio. Walk to the park or enjoy the Brays Bayou, both right here in Idylwood - a hidden gem.
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Sale history for 6656 Sylvan Rd
$142/sq ft
$137/sq ft
$120/sq ft
$128/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Tax history for 6656 Sylvan Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking & Garage
- Garage: Detached
- Driveway Gate
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- Master Bath Features: Tub with Shower
- Bedroom Information
- 2 Bedrooms Downstairs, All Bedrooms Downstairs
- Interior Features
- Room Count: 9
- 1 Living Area, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining, Sun Room, Utility Room in Garage
- Equipment
- Freestanding Oven, Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Location: Utility Room In Garage
- Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Gaslog Fireplace
- Heating & Cooling Information
- Heating System: Central Gas
- Cooling System: Central Electric
- Other Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Countertops: Tile
- Floors: Tile, Wood
- Room 1 Information
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Location: 1st Floor
- Room 2 Information
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Features: Formal
- Room 3 Information
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Location: 1st Floor
- Room 4 Information
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room 5 Information
- Dimensions: 7 x 12
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Utility
- Location: In Garage
- Room 7 Information
- Dimensions: 6 x 17
- Room Type: Breakfast
- Room 8 Information
- Dimensions: 6 x 12
- Room Type: Extra Room
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Master Bath
- Features: Tub w/Shower
Exterior
- Building Information
- Faces North
- Siding: Brick & Wood
- Roof: Composition
- Foundation: Pier & Beam
- Defects: Prior Foundation Repair, Seller's Disclosure Attached, Treated
- Water & Sewer Information
- Public Sewer, Public Water
- Other Exterior Features
- Exterior: Back Yard Fenced, Covered Patio/Deck, Fully Fenced
- Property Information
- Exemptions: Non-Exempt
- Full Ownership
- Lot Information
- Access: Driveway Gate
- Section Num: 0
- Legal Lot Description: LT 4 BLK 17 IDYLWOOD
- Street Surface: Asphalt
- Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax ID #: 062-209-017-0004
- Tax Amount: $4,572
- Tax Year: 2013
- Total Tax Rate (%): 2.52922
- Financial Information
- Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA
- New Loan Amount: $141,375
Location
- 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 Downtown, I-45 N, Exit Wayside and turn left on Wayside, Turn Rt on Sylvan. Lock Box on Iron Driveway Gate.
- MLS Map Page and Grid: 534C
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,332
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1931
- Year Renovated: 1931
- County: Harris County
- APN: 0622090170004
Other
- Listing Information
- Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
- Listing Office & Agent Information
- TREC License Number: 0217959
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 58-70% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 109° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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