Houston, TX 77008 1536 Rutland Street
$1,900
Pending
6 more
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Beds • 2
Baths • 1
SQFT • 840
Garage • 1
Home Details
Tucked behind a charming main residence on an expansive 11,200 sq ft lot, this private 2-bedroom, 1-bath garage apartment offers a rare blend of character, comfort, and location in the heart of historic Houston Heights. You have your own locked gated walkway from the street or access your garage car space from the alley for added privacy and convenience. Surrounded by shade trees, a serene private patio creates a retreat ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Inside, the home features beautiful solid oak floors, custom crown molding, and cornice trim adding timeless architectural charm throughout. The light-filled interior offers abundant windows, spacious bedrooms with large closets. Bathroom has travertine flooring, a glass door walk-in shower and plenty of cabinet storage. Perfectly situated within walking distance to a yoga studio and the beloved 19th Street shopping and dining district, this unique lease opportunity combines privacy, historic charm and walkable urban living.
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Interior Features for 1536 Rutland Street
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible2
Total Bedrooms2
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths1
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringTile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
Laundry FeaturesStacked
Total Fireplaces
Total Stories2
Window FeaturesWindow Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeGarage Apartment, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
General for 1536 Rutland Street
AppliancesWasher/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleGarage Apartment, Traditional
Availability Date2026-05-08
CityHouston
Community FeaturesCurbs
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountyHarris
DirectionsFROM N LOOP W EXIT YALE STREET HEAD SOUTH, THEN TURN RIGHT ONTO W. 16TH STREET. CONTINUE FOR 1000 FEET AND THEN TURN LEFT ONTO RUTLAND STREET, THE HOME WILL BE ON THE LEFT.
DisclosuresNone
Elementary SchoolLOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces1
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolHEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
High School District27 - Houston
Legal DescriptionLT 32 & TRS 31 & 33 BLK 143 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
LevelsOne
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area9
MLS Area MinorHeights/Greater Heights
Middle/Junior High SchoolHAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2026-05-12T16:10:25.057-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total1
Occupancy TypeVacant
Ok to LeaseLong Term
Other StructuresGarage Apartment
Patio/Porch FeaturesDeck, Patio
Pets AllowedPet Deposit, Pet Restrictions
PostalCityHouston
Property Sub Type AdditionalDetached, Single Family Residence
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential Lease
Security FeaturesSmoke Detector(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusPending
StatusPending
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameHouston Heights
Total Rooms5
UtilitiesSewer Available, Trash Collection, Water Available, Yard Maintenance
Year Built1999
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 1536 Rutland Street
Building Area Total840
Exterior AmenitiesDeck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio
FencingBack Yard
Lot FeaturesSubdivision
Lot Size Acres0.2572
Lot Size Area11203
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditional Parking, Alley Access, Assigned, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Private PoolNo
Road Surface TypeConcrete
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
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