When was property at 1130 Merrill Street built and last sold?

The property at 1130 Merrill Street was built in 1935 and last sold on Sep 25, 1996 for $75,400.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 1130 Merrill Street is $685,082.

What are some comparable homes to 1130 Merrill Street?

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Houston

77009

Greater Heights

1130 Merrill Street

Sold on Jul 21, 2025

Map

$695,000 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

1130 Merrill Street

Houston, TX 77009

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,409 Ft²

$4,585

Est. Monthly

1.81%

Cap Rate

About This Property

Delightful Heights Bungalow!! Located in the charming neighborhood of Norhill, this expanded and updated home is ready for move-in! You will love the walkability to some of The Heights many shops and restaurants. Or just enjoy an evening on your front porch watching the world go by! The open floor plan offers all the charm of a 1930's cottage but modified for today's lifestyle. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, white honed Carrera marble backsplash, Kichler lighting, and ceiling speakers throughout the home, connectable via AV wall outlets. The oversized lot allows for plenty of space for kids or pups-and the entire yard is gated, including the front yard.

Unit Size

1,409 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.14 acres

Price per sqft

$493

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$1,172

HOA Dues

Year Built

1935

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Last updated: 5 months ago (HAR #60058166)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jul 21, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 3, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 21, 2025	Relisted	$695,000
Relisted
Jun 10, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Jun 6, 2025	Price Decreased	$695,000 ↓ $55K (7.3%)
Price Decreased
May 21, 2025	Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty	$749,500
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
May 2, 2025	Listed	$749,500
Listed

	Delightful Heights Bungalow!! Located in the charming neighborhood of Norhill, this expanded and updated home is ready for move-in! You will love the walkability to some of The Heights many shops and restaurants. Or just enjoy an evening on your front porch watching the world go by! The open floor plan offers all the charm of a 1930's cottage but modified for today's lifestyle. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, white honed Carrera marble backsplash, Kichler lighting, and ceiling speakers throughout the home, connectable via AV wall outlets. The oversized lot allows for plenty of space for kids or pups—and the entire yard is gated, including the front yard.

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1935

Effective Year Built: 2014
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 5
Bedroom Count: 1
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 7
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 1
Exterior Walls Type: 23
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 420
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,000

Total Building Area: 1,409
Gross Building Area: 1,409
Building Area: 1,409
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,409
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: NORHILL
Land Acres: 0000000138
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LT 8 BLK 8 NORHILL

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 510302

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5358B

Account Number: 0620590000008
District: 061
Parcel: 062-059-000-0008
Block: 8
Lot: 8
Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
Latitude: 29.7886
Longitude: -95.3874

Address

Full Address: 1130 Merrill St

Address - House Number: 1130
Address - Street Name: Merrill
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C010
4-Digit Zip Code: 6000
Zip Code: 77009

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 1,517

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $1,078,480
Tax Rate Code Area: 061

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2012

Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 72
Final Value: 684,038
High Value: 821,677
Low Value: 546,399

Open Liens

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $634,079

Market Land Value: $570,000
Market Improvement Value: $64,079

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $634,079
Assessed Land Value: $570,000
Assessed Improvements Value: $64,079

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 25, 1996

Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 30, 1996
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: S140566

Last Sale Mortgage

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Comparables

About Central Houston

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$569,000

Sale Price/ft²

$260

Above Asking

50.56%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2390 ft²

Average Home Age

33.8 years

Currently For Sale

1891 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Jay Monroe, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 60058166

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