When was property at 259 Empress Drive built and last sold?

The property at 259 Empress Drive was built in 1957 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 259 Empress Drive is $278,017.

What are some comparable homes to 259 Empress Drive?

There are currently no comparable homes to 259 Empress Drive.

Houston

77034

Edgebrook

259 Empress Drive

$269,999 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

259 Empress Drive

Houston, TX 77034

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,426 Ft²

$1,731

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Hidden gem in Arlington Heights! Boasting a generous 2,400 sq. ft. spread over two stories on an oversized lot, this expansive home offers a versatile floorplan with a spacious kitchen and breakfast nook, a large den complete with a sitting area, a formal living room or study, an elegant dining room, convenient utility room, 4 inviting bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Newly replaced sewer line. Whether you're an investor or a family eager to customize your dream home, this property is brimming with potential! Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Unit Size

2,426 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.27 acres

Price per sqft

$111

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$405

HOA Dues

Year Built

1957

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Last updated: 5 months ago (HAR #71023310)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jun 14, 2024	Sold	Premium
Sold
May 2, 2024	In contract	-
In contract
Feb 27, 2024	Listed by Styled Real Estate	$269,999
Listed by Styled Real Estate

Property Highlights

Garage

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1957

Effective Year Built: 1957
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 8
Bedroom Count: 4
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 8
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 1
Exterior Walls Type: 2
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: 7
Garage Square Area: 552
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 12
Porch Type: 106
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 11,550

Total Building Area: 2,426
Gross Building Area: 2,426
Building Area: 2,426
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 2,426
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1
Land Acres: 0000000265
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LT 33 & W 35 FT OF LT 32 BLK 1 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1

Neighborhood

School District Name: Pasadena Independent School District

School Tax School District: PASADENA ISD
Census Tract: 321302

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5753D

Account Number: 0890010000033
District: 061
Parcel: 089-001-000-0033
Block: 1
Lot: 33,32
Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
Latitude: 29.6504
Longitude: -95.2112

Address

Full Address: 259 Empress Dr

Address - House Number: 259
Address - Street Name: Empress
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C027
4-Digit Zip Code: 1501
Zip Code: 77034

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 2,600

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $18,546
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2021
Tax Rate Code Area: 061

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1932

Valuation Date: Feb 21, 2024
Confidence Score: 74
Final Value: 297,778
High Value: 355,336
Low Value: 240,220

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $202,327

Market Land Value: $44,730
Market Improvement Value: $157,597

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $202,327
Assessed Land Value: $44,730
Assessed Improvements Value: $157,597

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

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Comparables

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$230,000

Sale Price/ft²

$153

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1556 ft²

Average Home Age

64.6 years

Currently For Sale

27 Listings

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

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Listed by: Allison Dragon, Styled Real Estate
Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 71023310

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259 Empress Drive

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About Edgebrook

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