820 Kern Street
Houston, TX 77009
3
Bed
2
Bath
1,296Sqft
0.11Acre(Lot)
Updated 1950s Heights bungalow with a rare combination of move-in-ready finishes, a proven short-term rental income history, and zoning to A-rated schools. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen filled with natural light flow seamlessly to a fully fenced backyard with covered patio and pergola, an outdoor footprint rarely found in the Heights. The thoughtfully renovated primary suite features a Spanish Krion freestanding soaking tub, Porcelanosa fixtures, separate shower, and an expanded walk-in closet. Behind the walls is where this home really shines: a 24kw Generac whole-home generator with automatic transfer switch, updated HVAC, PEX plumbing, added insulation, water heater, foundation leveling, Hardy Plank siding, and smart home upgrades including Nest cameras, doorbell, and fire al
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Room Information
Rooms Total: 7 -
Flooring Information
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Interior Features
Central Vacuum, Breakfast Bar, Soaking Tub, Smart Thermostat Roof: Composition Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup Window Features: Window Coverings, Low Emissivity Windows -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
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Building Information
Year Built: 1950 Building Area Total: 1296 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.1148 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.1148 Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.688 Lot Description: SubdividedProperty Information
Subdivision: Walton Court Add Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 2918 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: South Property Age: 76
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $535000 Original Price: $574900 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0513870000016 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $12941 Tax Legal Desc: LT 16 BLK 2 WALTON COURT
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Parking Information
Parking Total: 2 Detached, Garage Door OpenerGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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School Information
Elementary School: Field Elementary SchoolJunior High School: Hogg Middle School (Houston)Senior High School: Heights High School -
Location Information
Direction: From I-45 and I-10 intersection, head north on I-45 to the Main Street Exit. Turn left on Main Street. Turn Right on Airline. After several blocks, turn left on Kern Street. The property will be on the right. WaterSource: Public
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