MOTIVATED SELLER! New roof and newly refinished floors. Modern City Living Meets Outdoor Freedom | 816 Lester, Houston, TX - 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Live boldly in the heart of Washington Corridor at 816 Lester — a sleek, modern townhome designed for young professionals, downtown commuters, and park lovers alike. With 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an office, and an open-concept layout, this home delivers the perfect balance of style, comfort, and city convenience. Fenced backyard retreat — rare green space in the city. Rooftop Access/Deck - Close to Memorial Park, Buffalo Bayou trails & outdoor trails, restaurants, and trendy shops. Walkable to the best of Washington Ave. + easy access to Downtown, the Heights, and Montrose. Whether you’re into morning runs, rooftop wine nights, or quick rides to the office, 816 Lester is your next-level lifestyle in the city. Modern. Central. Effortless. Let’s make it yours.
TownhomeProperty Type
2005Year Built
1,796 sq ftLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brittany Shattuck• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
Bought with Mojtaba Pordel Shahri• Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,905 (+5.9%)
$218,394 + $341,769
$560,163
2025
$11,238 (−1.9%)
$218,394 + $310,382
$528,776
2024
$11,453 (+6.4%)
$195,405 + $351,981
$547,386
2023
$10,760 (−2.2%)
$195,405 + $338,628
$534,033
2022
$11,007 (+3.5%)
$195,405 + $304,502
$499,907
2021
$10,633 (−0.8%)
$195,405 + $260,838
$456,243
2020
$10,722 (−0.3%)
$195,405 + $251,457
$446,862
2019
$10,758 (−0.4%)
$195,405 + $248,869
$444,274
2018
$10,803 (−11.3%)
$137,933 + $289,001
$426,934
2017
$12,183
$137,933 + $344,318
$482,251
2016
$12,194 (+1.3%)
$137,933 + $344,318
$482,251
2015
$12,043 (+5.6%)
$137,933 + $344,318
$482,251
2014
$11,400 (+27.6%)
$137,933 + $305,562
$443,495
2013
$8,935 (+4.9%)
$137,933 + $305,562
$443,495
2012
$8,514 (−0.1%)
$96,553 + $252,606
$349,159
2011
$8,526 (+3.8%)
2010
$8,214 (−3.9%)
2009
$8,546
Tax history for 816 Lester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,905 (+5.9%)
$218,394 + $341,769
$560,163
2025
$11,238 (−1.9%)
$218,394 + $310,382
$528,776
2024
$11,453 (+6.4%)
$195,405 + $351,981
$547,386
2023
$10,760 (−2.2%)
$195,405 + $338,628
$534,033
2022
$11,007 (+3.5%)
$195,405 + $304,502
$499,907
2021
$10,633 (−0.8%)
$195,405 + $260,838
$456,243
2020
$10,722 (−0.3%)
$195,405 + $251,457
$446,862
2019
$10,758 (−0.4%)
$195,405 + $248,869
$444,274
2018
$10,803 (−11.3%)
$137,933 + $289,001
$426,934
2017
$12,183
$137,933 + $344,318
$482,251
2016
$12,194 (+1.3%)
$137,933 + $344,318
$482,251
2015
$12,043 (+5.6%)
$137,933 + $344,318
$482,251
2014
$11,400 (+27.6%)
$137,933 + $305,562
$443,495
2013
$8,935 (+4.9%)
$137,933 + $305,562
$443,495
2012
$8,514 (−0.1%)
$96,553 + $252,606
$349,159
2011
$8,526 (+3.8%)
2010
$8,214 (−3.9%)
2009
$8,546
*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
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,796 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,483
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1252520010010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Aug 18, 2011 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
Mar 7, 2006 • Final
P1*add-pl-pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
Addition
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
Garage Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Third
Room Dimensions: 16X18
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 10x13
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Third
Room Dimensions: 13.5X15.5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
# of Fireplaces: 1
Laundry Features: Laundry in Utility Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features: Balcony, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Refrigerator