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1636 W Alabama Street

Houston, TX 77006

4 beds
1.5 baths
3,080 sqft
8,750 sqft lot
$381 per sqft
1925 build
– on site

Montrose property constructed almost a century ago in a prime Houston location which now offers inside the loop potential for live/work, office, studio, retail, short/long term housing, or mixed-use space. Only minutes from Downtown, the Med Center, & Museum District w/ walkability to treasures like The Menil Collection, Bistro & Park, Univ of St. Thomas, & Westheimer restaurants & shops. With the craftmanship of a bygone era including period details & quarter-sawn oak floors, the light filled 1st floor, accessed at the covered front porch or porte cochere, has a spacious living/reception area, elegant den/office, charming bay window breakfast nook & kitchen w/pantry/storage. 5 upstairs rooms, also full of natural light, have flexible use as bedrooms/offices/creative spaces. The serene back yard shaded by a magnificent pecan tree is perfect for outdoor gatherings or peaceful retreat & features a versatile 2 story guest/flex space w/ 1.5 baths. Roof of main home installed 10/22!

Listing courtesy of HAR / Prime Properties

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 28, 2025 •

MLS# 10081811 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Year Built Source:

Appraisal District
New Construction:

No
Style:

Traditional
Dwelling Type:

Free Standing
Front Door Faces:

South
Roof:

Composition
Stories:

2
Siding:

Brick, Wood
Foundation:

Pier & Beam

Interior

Interior:

Alarm System - Owned, Crown Molding, High Ceiling
Room Count:

9
Room Description:

Breakfast Room, Den, Formal Living, Gameroom Up, Guest Suite
Floors:

Wood
Total Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace:

Mock Fireplace

Financial & Terms

Finance Available:

Cash Sale, Conventional
Price SqFt List:

$381.49
Price Acre List:

5848680.94

Location

Directions:

From 59 S, Exit 126 B Greenbriar/Shepherd, Turn Left on Shepherd and Right on W Alabama. 1636 W Alabama is between Dunlavy and Mandell.
Latitude:

29.738809
Longitude:

-95.400640

The Property

Parcel Number:

052-221-000-0017
Property Type:

Single-Family
Acres:

0.2009
Acres Description:

0 up to 1/4 Acres
Lot Description:

Other
Lot Size:

8,750 Sqft
Lot Size Source:

Appraisal District
Lot Price SqFt List:

134.29
Total SqFt:

3,080 Sqft
SqFt Source:

Appraisal District
Exterior:

Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
Area:

16
Private Pool:

No
Exclusions:

List will be provided

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Rate:

$2.01
Tax Amount:

$24,692

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4
Beds Maximum:

5
Bedroom Description:

All Bedrooms Up

Baths

Total Baths:

1.10
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Status:

Active
Disclosures:

Exclusions, Sellers Disclosure, Tenant Occupied

Heating & Cooling

Heat System:

Central Gas
Cool System:

Central Electric

Utilities

Water/Sewer:

Public Sewer, Public Water
Connections:

Washer Connections

Appliances

Microwave:

No
Dishwasher:

Yes
Disposal:

Yes
Compactor:

No

Schools

Elementary:

BAKER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Middle School:

LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School:

LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School District:

27 - Houston

The Community

Subdivision:

Mandell Place
Active Community 55:

No
Restrictions:

Unknown
HOA Mandatory:

No
Annual Maintenance:

No
Other Fees:

No
Master Planned Community:

No

Parking

Carport Description:

Attached Carport
Carport Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Guest House SqFt ADA:

676
Guest House SqFt Source:

Appraisal
Garage Apt Qtr SqFt:

676
Garage Apt Qtr SqFt Source:

Appraisal

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,175,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,291
Taxes	$2,057
Insurance	$323
Utilities	$204 See report
Total	$8,875/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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This house located in Mandell Place, Houston, TX 77006 is currently for sale for $1,175,000. 1636 W Alabama Street is a 3,080 square foot house with 4 beds and 1.5 baths that has been on Estately for 163 days. 1636 W Alabama Street is in the Mandell Place neighborhood of Houston and has a WalkScore® of 91, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of Lanier Middle School, Wilson Montessori, and Lamar High School.

Listing Courtesy of: HAR and Prime Properties.

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