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1137 W 26th Street

Houston, TX 77008
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Bed 2

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Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,061

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Acres0.41

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Rare opportunity to own approximately 19,372 SF of unrestricted land in the heart of Shady Acres. Currently home to a thriving landscape design firm, this lush, tree-lined property offers endless possibilities for luxury townhomes, a private estate, commercial use, or a creative live/work concept. The existing building features high ceilings and abundant natural light, while the expansive grounds are filled with mature trees and established landscaping that create a truly park-like setting. Surrounded by high-end new construction and just minutes from the Heights Hike & Bike Trail, popular restaurants, breweries, shopping, I-10, and Loop 610, this is a rare chance to develop one of the area’s most distinctive properties. The combination of size and mature trees creates a truly distinctive development opportunity.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $999,000

AD Id : 88352643

MLS Id : 72989179

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.41 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,061

Year Built : 1940

Garage : 4

County : Harris

Subdivision: Shady Acres

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 5
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s) Roof: Composition Appliances: Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1940 Building Area Total: 1061 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Stories: 1 Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.4098 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.4098 Lot Size Square Feet: 17850.888 Lot Description: Back Yard, Other, Subdivided, Wooded

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Shady Acres Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 4904 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: South Property Age: 86

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $999000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 0561630000096 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $21610 Tax Legal Desc: TR 13B SHADY ACRES

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 4 Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Workshop in Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 4

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Sinclair Elementary School (Houston)
    Junior High School: Hamilton Middle School (Houston)
    Senior High School: Waltrip High School
  • Location Information

    Direction: From 610 head south on N. Durham. Turn right on 26th and property will be on your right hand side (north side of road) WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/27/2026 @ 20:49

MLS: 72989179 LISTED BY: Star Massing, Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights 832-899-4788 SOURCE: Houston Association of REALTORS

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