Rare in-town lot! Positioned rear-adjacent to a fully renovated, income-producing property on Everett St that is also being offered for sale, a companion opportunity for an investor looking to expand an existing footprint, build new, or hold as a standalone play in a fast-growing pocket minutes to downtown Houston, UH Downtown, and steps to the MetroRail. Seller will clear the lot prior to closing.
Northside Village, located between Downtown Houston and the Northside/Northline area, is a historic and industrial Houston neighborhood with rail-side streetscapes and a working-port edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Airline Drive corridor near Cavalcade Street, where taquerias, panaderías, auto shops, and small storefronts line the roadway in a steady daily rhythm. Longtime anchors such as the Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, and the Houston Farmers Market help define the area’s cultural map. Housing ranges from early bungalows to newer infill, with wide lots and utility corridors shaping the blocks. Buffalo Bayou’s industrial bends and the nearby ship-channel landscape give the geography a gritty, big-sky feel. METRORail and bike routes tie the neighborhood to downtown venues and warehouse-district nightlife.
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Property details
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Exterior features
Open lot
Home design
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Construction
Lot size about 8,000 square feet (0.1837 acres)
Utilities
Public water
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Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
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Annual taxes listed for 2025
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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
6 days above 109° expected this year, 21 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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Historical weather
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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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Redfin Estimate for 706 Embry St
$291,642
$7,358 under list price of $299K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $349K.