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709 E. 13 1/2 Street was built in 2011* by local, award-winning firm Southland Homes. This Craftsman is nestled on a peaceful block in the Historic Heights. Fall in love with this home's historic-inspired charm and live comfortably with the modern and luxurious amenities (*per HCAD). The Front Yard is surrounded by a wrought iron fence with automatic driveway gate that leads down to the 2-car garage.
The best of the Heights is minutes from your front door. Walk to nearby 19th Street, one of Houston's most iconic blocks with award-winning restaurants, retail, and entertainment. Break a sweat on the Paul Carr Jogging Trail, which runs through the Heights Blvd. esplanade (thanks to the Houston Heights Association's ever-changing outdoor art installations spread out on this 1.9 mile path, you'll never get bored of the view). Visit beloved Donovan Park or stroll down to Heights Mercantile.
This welcoming front porch has recessed lighting, covered outdoor outlets (convenient for holiday lights) and an eye-catching coach light lantern. Staying true to the Craftsman home, note the stained mahogany 6-panel lite front door with dentil shelf and transom above with address etched into the glass. 
Off the Entry is the Formal Dining Room-the perfect place to entertain! Soaring ceilings, double height baseboards, extensive crown molding, wood flooring (found throughout home), 
Another view of the Formal Dining Room from the Entry. Large windows with Craftsman casing overlook the lush, professionally landscaped Front Yard. Butler's Pantry with Dry connect to Kitchen. 
Butler's Pantry with Dry Bar connects the Formal Dining and Kitchen. Under cabinet lighting, wine refrigerator, upper and lower cabinets (upper cabinets feature glass fronts), granite countertops, and built-in wine rack. 
Through the Butler's Pantry, enter into the enormous Kitchen! Custom built cabinetry with full extension and soft closing drawers, black honed granite countertops, massive Carrara top island with storage and space for seating, under cabinet lighting. 
2 industrial style pendants lights illuminate the Carrara marble top island. Walk-in pantry found behind pocket door. 
The Kitchen overlooks the Living Area with views of the Backyard. Note the high ceilings (throughout entire home). 
The Living Area has beautiful, site-built cabinets (one with bi-fold doors to house the TV) that surround the gas log fireplace with tile surround and hearth and custom wood mantel. Craftsman influenced accent windows and in-ceiling speakers complete the space.
Another view of the Living Area. 10 ft. ceilings are found throughout 1st floor and 9 ft. ceilings up.
Natural light beams in through the wall of windows in the Living Area. 
Off the Living Area is the Breakfast Room (currently used as an office). To the right is the Mudroom.
This Mudroom was made to keep life organized! Upper cabinets, built-in bench with storage and beadboard backing, and coat hooks for jackets, purse, backpacks, leashes.
This covered Back Porch is perfect for entertaining with in-ceiling speakers and recessed lighting. Spacious enough for a dinner table or keep it cozy with adirondack chairs and porch swing.
The professionally landscaped Backyard is kept lush and green with multi-irrigation sprinkler system (front and backyards).
Plenty of space for a POOL!
Back inside, another view of the Breakfast Room (currently used as an office). 
The 2nd floor landing offers enough space to work as a read nook, study space, or small office. 
The Master Bedroom is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday. Hardwood flooring, tray ceiling with recessed lighting and ceiling fan, spacious enough to allow for sitting area, en suite Bath, and oversized windows with Craftsman casing that overlook the Backyard. 
This spacious Master Bath has incredible features such as an abundance of storage, dual vanities with wood framed mirrors and sleek sconce lighting above, mosaic tile flooring with accent design, and soft closing drawers. 
Another view of the Master Bath. Spacious walk-in shower with pebble stone tile, bench seating, full tile surround and accent design, and rainfall head, deep soaking pedestal tub with telephone wand shower head, all illuminated by natural light that peers in through the custom stained glass window.
One of three Secondary Bedrooms, this Bedroom is on the 2nd floor and has a en suite Bath, high ceilings, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, double height baseboards, crown molding, and hardwood flooring. 
En suite Bath with granite top vanity and sconce light above, bath with shower and full tile surround, marble flooring, plenty of storage, and walk-in closet. 
Another Secondary Bedroom (one of three), this upstairs bedroom has an entire wall of oversize windows with Craftsman casing, wood flooring, en suite Bath, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, and recessed lighting.
En suite Bath has granite top vanity with wood framed mirror above and sconce lighting, marble flooring, and bath with shower and full tile surround. 
Conviententally located on the 2nd floor is the Utility Room. Complete with hanging rod with above shelving, folding table (not pictured), and storage. Utility Room has another door that leads to Master Closet, making laundry just a little bit easier!
Back downstairs and off the entry is the 3rd Secondary Bedroom (currently used as a study, highlighting the versatile of this space). French doors allow for peace and privacy, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, double height baseboards and extensive crown molding are also featured in this room. 
View of the 3rd Secondary Bedroom/Study from the Entry. Note the accent windows with Craftsman casing.
Full Bath found on 1st floor has a walk-in shower with tile surround, granite topped vanity with sconce lighting above, tons of storage, and tile flooring. 
Another view of the verdant Backyard with lush, green grass and plenty of room to play, entertain, work out, or garden. 
Just a little over one mile is the White Oak Drive District. Barnaby's, Onion Creek, Tacos A Go Go, Coltivare, Ritual, are just a few bars and restaurants found along the blocks.
Stretch, breath, and find peace at Black Swan Yoga, a donation-based, heated yoga studio a short walk away from E. 13 1/2 Street!
Less than a 10 minute drive is this 2-story H-E-B (opened in 2019).
Less than one mile away is the Paul Carr Jogging Trail, which runs through the Heights Blvd. esplanade. 1.9 mile of graveled path winds around outdoor art Sculptures.
Take the short walk to 19th Street, one of Houston's most iconic and historic streets. Complete with entertainment (the Heights Theatre), shopping (Emerson Rose, CODA, Eclectic Home, AG Antiques), restaurants (Harold's, Alice Blue) and salons!
Manready Mercantile, Retropolis, Emerson Rose, Jubliee are just a few of many locally-owned shops on 19th Street.
Continuing east down 19th Street, grab a sweet treat at Sweet Bribery, pick up gifts at Mary & Moss, or treat yourself at Vanity Salon!
Milroy Park, a beloved Heights' park, is less than one mile away from 13 1/2 Street!
Ride your bike down to E. 7th Street and visit Heights Mercantile. This urban market district has just about everything-wellness (Define with barre, cycle, and yoga classes), retail (such as Saint Lo, Chubbies, Lululemon), restaurants (like Local Foods, Postino Wine Cafe, to name a few!).
Just a short walk to E. 11th St. to some of the neighborhood's best restaurants- Liberty Kitchen, Field & Tide, bellagreen, Helen's in the Heights, and Someburger.
Proctor Plaza Park has a playground, tennis courts, sports field, and an outdoor pavilion-just a short walk away!
Recently developed Heights Waterworks offers everything from burgers and fries at hopdoody to a fresh shave and haircut at Floyd's 99 Barbershop.
Talk the short walk to Houston Farmers Market, one of the oldest and largest farmer’s market, covering over 15-acres. Fresh produce, incredible spices, delicious treats, shop fresh and local!
The Houston Farmers Market, one of the oldest and largest farmer’s market, covers over 15-acres and is the midst of incredible transformation-more diversified products, renovated facilities, and community events.CHECK OUT LISTING VIDEO! WATCH VIRTUAL TOUR! Found in one of Houston's most sought-after neighborhoods and nestled on a peaceful street, this Heights home was completed in 2011 by award-winning builder Southland Homes. Zoned to Field Elementary School, this 4 bedroom/4 bath home is minutes from iconic 19th Street, Heights Mercantile, the Paul Carr jogging trail, shopping, entertainment, restaurants. Oak hardwood flooring throughout, along with extensive crown molding, site-built cabinetry, S/S Kitchen appliances, 1 secondary BR down (and 2 up). MASTER SUITE IS A TRUE RETREAT! This home’s modern, luxurious details perfectly complement the numerous nods to the historic design elements that have defined the Heights. Professionally landscaped front and backyard-ROOM for a POOL!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Field Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Hogg Middle School Excellent | |
| High School: | Heights High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $475.74 | $1,217,891 | 18.14% | $1,133,941 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $402.68 | $1,030,856 | 3.41% | $1,030,856 | 3.41% |
| 2021 | $389.41 | $996,894 | 28.96% | $996,894 | 28.96% |
| 2020 | $301.96 | $773,006 | 2.37% | $773,006 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | $294.96 | $755,106 | 2.02% | $755,106 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | $289.13 | $740,166 | -3.75% | $740,166 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | $300.38 | $768,984 | 1.09% | $742,698 | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $297.14 | $760,670 | 1.29% | $675,180 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $293.36 | $751,000 | 34.59% | $613,800 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $217.97 | $558,000 | -5.84% | $558,000 | -5.84% |
| 2013 | $231.48 | $592,600 | -21.57% | $592,600 | -21.57% |
| 2012 | $295.15 | $755,580 | $755,580 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $540,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $677,891 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,217,891 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| HOUSTON ISD: | 0.8683 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.3501 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0311 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0057 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1434 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0048 % |
| HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | 0.0922 % |
| HOUSTON CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0148 % |
