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Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1956Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$90Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Robert Searcy• Robert Searcy Properties
Bought with Christopher Cerda• Chris Christopher Properties
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,296 (−18.2%)
$62,202 + $217,614
$279,816
2025
$7,693 (+1.5%)
$62,202 + $279,672
$341,874
2024
$7,581 (+6.3%)
$62,202 + $279,672
$341,874
2023
$7,132 (−19.9%)
$62,202 + $271,086
$333,288
2022
$8,902 (+22.5%)
$62,202 + $316,322
$378,524
2021
$7,268 (−8.6%)
$62,202 + $249,654
$311,856
2020
$7,950 (+5.9%)
$62,202 + $249,654
$311,856
2019
$7,507 (+1.5%)
$62,202 + $229,708
$291,910
2018
$7,395 (+6.1%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2017
$6,970 (−5.7%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2016
$7,389 (+8.0%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2015
$6,844 (+8.6%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2014
$6,304 (+16.2%)
$41,468 + $190,249
$231,717
2013
$5,423 (−7.5%)
$41,468 + $190,249
$231,717
2012
$5,861 (−40.7%)
$25,918 + $186,004
$211,922
2011
$9,886 (+189.6%)
2009
$3,414
Tax history for 8122 Colgate St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,296 (−18.2%)
$62,202 + $217,614
$279,816
2025
$7,693 (+1.5%)
$62,202 + $279,672
$341,874
2024
$7,581 (+6.3%)
$62,202 + $279,672
$341,874
2023
$7,132 (−19.9%)
$62,202 + $271,086
$333,288
2022
$8,902 (+22.5%)
$62,202 + $316,322
$378,524
2021
$7,268 (−8.6%)
$62,202 + $249,654
$311,856
2020
$7,950 (+5.9%)
$62,202 + $249,654
$311,856
2019
$7,507 (+1.5%)
$62,202 + $229,708
$291,910
2018
$7,395 (+6.1%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2017
$6,970 (−5.7%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2016
$7,389 (+8.0%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2015
$6,844 (+8.6%)
$62,202 + $213,689
$275,891
2014
$6,304 (+16.2%)
$41,468 + $190,249
$231,717
2013
$5,423 (−7.5%)
$41,468 + $190,249
$231,717
2012
$5,861 (−40.7%)
$25,918 + $186,004
$211,922
2011
$9,886 (+189.6%)
2009
$3,414
*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
7
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11,734
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
4,211
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0904390000001
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$40 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 2, 2021.
Oct 21, 2020 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
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: Attached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
1 Non-Master Bedroom Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Family Room, Formal Dining, Living Area - 1st Floor, Study/Library
Equipment
Electric Oven
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Wet Bar
Countertops: laminate
Floors: Carpet, Stone, Vinyl
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Formal
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 22 x 14
Room Type: Family
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Type: Study/Library
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces East
Siding: Brick Veneer, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Lot Information
Section Num: 11
Legal Lot Description: LT 1 BLK 62 GLENBROOK VALLEY SEC 11
Street Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
Lot Description: Corner, Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 090-439-000-0001
Tax Amount: $6,970
Tax Year: 2017
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.5264
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Annual Maintenance: Voluntary
Maintenance Fee Amount: $40
Maintenance Fee Pay Schedule: Annually
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: ORTIZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Southeast
Directions: From downtown take 45 South, exit Broadway, turn right, go down to Bellfort and right, right on Colgate. Santa Elena is blocked due to water line construction.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 535T
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,211
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Harris County
APN: 0904390000001
HOA Dues: $40/month
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 2, 2021
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: rps324@msn.com
Around this home
Schools
Cornelius Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Ortiz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Chavez High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $438,000
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