OFF MARKET

Last listed at $145,000, sold on dec 2020

$192,630

•

1.5 ba

•

1,148

sq ft

8531 Observatory St, Houston, TX 77088

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

7,860 sq ftLot Size

$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Sherry Shubert • Keller Williams Realty Southwest

Bought with Sherry Shubert • Keller Williams Realty Southwest

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•Source:HARMLS #21084215

Redfin Estimate

$192,630

$48K over list price of $145K

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This home's estimate is 15.2% lower than the average sale price ($227K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$229,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,218 sq ft
7911 Observatory St, Houston, TX 77088
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$229,999
B
3 beds2 baths1,312 sq ft
2203 Drayton Ln, Houston, TX 77088
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$225,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
3511 Lemon Tree Ln, Houston, TX 77088
SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$228,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,446 sq ft
7619 Athlone Dr, Houston, TX 77088
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$219,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,455 sq ft
3807 Saratoga Dr, Houston, TX 77088
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$230,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,523 sq ft
3406 Lemon Tree Ln, Houston, TX 77088

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Market trends in 77088, TX

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$240K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

10 days MoM

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Sale history for 8531 Observatory St

Date

Event

Price

HARMLS #21084215

Dec 29, 2020

Sold

$120K - $140K

Nov 24, 2020

Pending

—

Nov 18, 2020

Pending

—

Nov 1, 2020

Listed

$145,000

$126/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 13, 2017

Sold

HARMLS #42547177

Dec 12, 2017

Sold

$120K - $140K

Dec 4, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 4, 2017

Price Changed

$125,000

$109/sq ft

Oct 18, 2017

Price Changed

$129,999

$113/sq ft

Sep 29, 2017

Listed

$135,000

$118/sq ft

+11

HARMLS #21564626

Jul 26, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Feb 19, 2016

Listed

$130,000

$113/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 2, 1988

Sold

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,297 (+9.3%)

$72,750 + $158,748

$231,498

2025

$4,845 (+10.9%)

2024

$4,368 (+13.6%)

2023

$3,846 (+0.8%)

2022

$3,816 (+5.0%)

2021

$3,632 (+8.1%)

$33,750 + $110,862

$144,612

2020

$3,361 (+6.2%)

2019

$3,165 (+4.9%)

2018

$3,016 (+69.4%)

$15,375 + $93,626

$109,001

2017

$1,780 (+1.8%)

$14,625 + $51,291

$65,916

2016

$1,748 (+12.7%)

$14,625 + $51,291

$65,916

2015

$1,551 (−1.1%)

$14,625 + $51,291

$65,916

2014

$1,569 (−1.4%)

$11,250 + $47,736

$58,986

2013

$1,591 (−8.9%)

$11,250 + $47,736

$58,986

2012

$1,746 (+8.6%)

$11,250 + $47,736

$58,986

2011

$1,607 (−7.2%)

2010

$1,731 (+80.2%)

2009

$961

Tax history for 8531 Observatory St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,297 (+9.3%)

$72,750 + $158,748

$231,498

2025

$4,845 (+10.9%)

2024

$4,368 (+13.6%)

2023

$3,846 (+0.8%)

2022

$3,816 (+5.0%)

2021

$3,632 (+8.1%)

$33,750 + $110,862

$144,612

2020

$3,361 (+6.2%)

2019

$3,165 (+4.9%)

2018

$3,016 (+69.4%)

$15,375 + $93,626

$109,001

2017

$1,780 (+1.8%)

$14,625 + $51,291

$65,916

2016

$1,748 (+12.7%)

$14,625 + $51,291

$65,916

2015

$1,551 (−1.1%)

$14,625 + $51,291

$65,916

2014

$1,569 (−1.4%)

$11,250 + $47,736

$58,986

2013

$1,591 (−8.9%)

$11,250 + $47,736

$58,986

2012

$1,746 (+8.6%)

$11,250 + $47,736

$58,986

2011

$1,607 (−7.2%)

2010

$1,731 (+80.2%)

2009

$961

*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

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,860 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

1,148

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Harris County

APN

0986360000248

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Sep 23, 2015 • Final

Electrical pmt

Perform residential repairs according to the specification list.

Electrical

May 14, 2015 • Final

Electrical pmt

Perform residential electrical work.

Electrical

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
Additional Parking, Single-Wide Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1

Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor

Interior Features
Room Count: 3
Breakfast Room, Family Room, Utility Room in House
Kitchen Desc: Kitchen open to Family Room

Equipment
Electric Oven
Electric Range

Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Space Heater
Cooling System: Window Units

Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans
Floors: Laminate, Tile

Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Exterior

Building Information
Siding: Brick Veneer
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab

Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water

Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced

Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership

Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: LT 248 BLK 8 MONTGOMERY TERRACE TR C U/R
Lot Description: Cleared, Subdivision Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 098-636-000-0248
Tax Amount: $3,165
Tax Year: 2019
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.6395

Location

School Information
School District: Aldine
School Middle: GARCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: CARVER H S FOR APPLIED TECH/ENGINEERING/ARTS

Location Information
Area: Near North
Directions: Take 45 N to Little York (Exit 55B), take left on Little York (will turn into Victory Dr). Take right on West Montgomery and left on Ellington. Take left on Observatory. Property will be halfway down the street and on your right.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 412N

Community Information
No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Harris County
APN: 0986360000248

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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: mysherryshu@aol.com

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Stovall EC/PK/K School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.4mi

Garcia Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

5/10

Carver High School For Applied Tech/Engine

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Houston, TX • 77088

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$183,000 – $222,000

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Home values near 8531 Observatory St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8504 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1287 Sq. Ft.	$218,589
8525 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$117,676
8606 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1697 Sq. Ft.	$240,342
8611 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$200,372
8534 Easter St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1340 Sq. Ft.	$188,167
8535 Easter St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$198,203

Address	Redfin Estimate
8515 Observatory St, Houston, TX 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3696 Sq. Ft.	$352,328
8527 Observatory St, Houston, TX 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 976 Sq. Ft.	$150,206
8602 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1545 Sq. Ft.	$229,287
8603 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$182,988
8602 Easter St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2031 Sq. Ft.	$254,024
8531 Easter St, Houston, TX 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3760 Sq. Ft.	$258,930

Address	Redfin Estimate
8521 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1876 Sq. Ft.	$220,576
8610 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1735 Sq. Ft.	$234,390
8530 Observatory St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	$226,019
8535 Observatory St, Houston, TX 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2696 Sq. Ft.	$322,408
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8522 Easter St, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$239,218

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