$199,900

5542 Margarita St Houston, TX 77020

Estimated payment $1,633/month

Total Views 11,256
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,664 Sq Ft
$120 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Private Yard
  • Patio

About This Home

Charming bungalow in close proximity to Downtown Houston, with easy access to major highways. Near East River Project and Buffalo Bayou East Project. Ideal for first-time buyers or seasoned investors, currently tenant occupied. Recent updates to flooring and cabinetry. This renovated 3 bed, 1 bath home features appliances, ceiling fans, and blinds in all rooms. Minutes from Downtown, University of Houston, dining, and shopping. Move-in ready with that highly sought after, and rare for the area, garage. Verify square footage with HCAD. Don't miss out on this gem!

Listing Agent

Jonathan Williamson

Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights License #0634044 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,314

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 4,167 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,664 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Henderson N Elementary School
  • Mcreynolds Middle School
  • Wheatley High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Buena Vista Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,314

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Head Ea on I10 towards Beaumont, Take Lockwood exit. Make a right on Lockwood once you exit, on the fifth block you will find Margarita St. Make a left turn and the house will be on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0957
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Buena Vista
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1664.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs

Schools

  • Elementary School: HENDERSON N ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WHEATLEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MCREYNOLDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6314.0

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,659 $270,457 $102,088 $168,369
2023 $5,659 $313,356 $102,088 $211,268
2022 $5,608 $254,694 $75,545 $179,149
2021 $4,985 $213,878 $59,211 $154,667
2020 $4,117 $170,000 $53,086 $116,914
2019 $2,530 $100,000 $49,002 $50,998
2018 $2,215 $87,544 $23,480 $64,064
2017 $2,095 $82,848 $18,784 $64,064
2016 $961 $37,998 $18,784 $19,214
2015 $985 $37,998 $18,784 $19,214
2014 $985 $38,309 $18,784 $19,525
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $199,900 -13.1% $120 / Sq Ft
12/14/2021 12/14/21 Sold -- -- --
11/14/2021 11/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2021 09/01/21 For Sale $230,000 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- --
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Deed $59,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $174,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jonathan Williamson

Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights

(346) 560-5392

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With over a decade in the real estate industry, Jonathan Williamson has been a dynamic force in buying, selling, and managing properties. Since becoming a licensed agent in 2013, he has completed over 300 transactions, showcasing an unparalleled commitment to his clients and excellence in service.

Jonathan began his career in real estate as an investor and has personally acquired and sold tens of millions of dollars worth of real estate; a boast few realtors can make. He has experience

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 48621026

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0581480000011