820 Kern Street Houston, TX $ 535,000
820 Kern Street
$ 535,000
Open House 6/13 12pm - 2pm
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820 Kern Street

Houston, TX, 77009
$ 535,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,296

Monthly Estimate*

$ 3,294

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Single Family Home for sale in Houston, TX

for $535,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,296 square foot home was built in 1950 on a lot size of 0.1148.

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 alarm system, all completed since 2021. Detached 2-car garage with private driveway. Refrigerator, washer, and dryer convey. Short-term rental history available upon request!

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Open House

6/13/2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
820 Kern Street Houston, TX
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm

Single Family Active

Price

$ 535,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 12,941

Style

Lot Size

0.1148

Year Built

1950

Town/City

Houston

County/Region

Harris

MLS | Web ID

37920849

Features
General
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central Gas
Cooling Central Air Electric
Roof Composition
Appliances Dishwasher Disposal Gas Oven Gas Range Dryer Refrigerator Washer
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Deck Patio Porch
Architectural Style Traditional
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1950
Electric Generator
Stories Count 1
Levels One
Property Subtype Detached
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Full Ownership
County Harris
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage false
Energy Efficient Thermostat Windows
Subdivision Name Walton Court Add
Facing Direction South
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions 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.
High School HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
City Houston
Disclosures Seller Disclosure
High School District 27 - Houston
MLS Area 9
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Elementary School FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tax Annual Amount 12941
Middle/Junior High School HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
MLS Area Minor Heights/Greater Heights
Lease Considered Y/N false
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Middle/Junior School District 27 - Houston
Elementary School District 27 - Houston
Year Built Source Public Records
Legal Description LT 16 BLK 2 WALTON COURT
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Interior
Interior Amenities Breakfast Bar Central Vacuum Kitchen/Family Room Combo Soaking Tub Separate Shower Tub Shower Window Treatments Ceiling Fan(s) Living/Dining Room Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Laminate Tile
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Low-Emissivity Windows Window Coverings
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Washer Hookup Electric Dryer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Living Room Utility Room
Total Baths 2
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Exterior
Exterior Amenities Deck Fully Fenced Fence Paved Driveway Porch Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Parking Features Detached Garage Garage Door Opener
Lot Features Subdivision Side Yard
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 5000
Foundation Details Block
Building Area Total 1296
Lot Size Acres 0.1148
Road Surface Type Concrete
Lot Size Source Appraiser
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* Excluded Features
List By
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Broker

marwah.fawcett@sothebyshomes.com

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HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
6/8/2026$535,000 -2.71% Price Down
3/31/2026$549,900 -2.66% Price Down
3/23/2026$564,900 -1.74% Price Down
2/20/2026$574,900 Listed Price

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820 Kern Street, Houston, TX, 77009 is a Single Family Home for sale at $535,000 with 1,296 sqft and a lot size of 0.1148. 820 Kern Street has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1950. The property's zip code is 77009 which is in Houston, TX