# 131 E 31st 1/2 Street, Houston, TX 77018

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $250,000 ($294/sqft), built 1950, 851 sqft. Est. $1,083/mo. Listed 205 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $250,000 |
| Price/sqft | $294 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 851 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | 5,001 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 205 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,083 |
| **Total** | **$1,083** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** BURRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- **Middle:** HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- **High:** WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1950
- 0.11 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Opportunity knocks! Sweet bungalow in Independence Heights' Starkwether Historic District on a coveted 5,000 sq ft double lot! Surrounded by renovated cottages, new construction, top local eateries + shopping and a welcoming community, this is an excellent location for commuters and city explorers alike. This light-filled home was updated in 2015 with HVAC and the main water line was replaced in 2024. Enjoy an efficient layout with space for a full-size stackable washer/dryer in the spacious and bright kitchen which has room for a big farm table. The back yard offers endless possibilities—you could enjoy veggie and pollinator gardens or simply relax and entertain. Excellent neighbors! Move-in ready and full of potential—don’t miss this sweet slice of history in a true Houston Historic District. Call us to see this home today.

## Location

- **Address:** 131 E 31st 1/2 Street, Houston, TX 77018
- **County:** Harris
- **Neighborhood:** Independence Heights
- **Coordinates:** 29.815302, -95.398107
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=29.815302,-95.398107

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Elizabeth Villarreal
- **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights
- **Phone:** 8327121320
- **Email:** elizabeth.villarreal@cbrealty.com

## Primary Photo

![131 E 31st 1/2 Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e8b64aa7c5cf4786e5b9ee26d257d458l-f4007431307r.jpg)

*22 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/131-e-31st-1-2-street-houston-tx-77018-8386636)*

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**MLS#:** 8386636 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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