Houston, TX 77006 816 Kipling Street
$1,200,000
40 more
Presented By: Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights;
Beds • 4
Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
SQFT • 3,692
Home Details
Built in 1913 and thoughtfully expanded in 1998, this remarkable 3,692 SF home pairs historic character with the space and functionality of today. Located in the coveted Audubon Place Historic Dist, the home offers 4 bdrms, 3½ baths and an attached air-conditioned workshop. One of the oldest surviving homes in the Montrose area,some of its distinctive features include soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors and distinctive diamond-pane wood windows. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2025, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a rebuilt front porch completed in accordance with Historic guidelines. All four bedrooms are upstairs, where a gorgeous veranda overlooks the majestic oaks surrounding the property. A spacious backyard with pond provides a peaceful outdoor retreat. Set in one of Houston’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this exceptional home offers history, character and a wonderfully central location close to everything the Inner Loop has to offer.
Presented By: Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights;
Interior Features for 816 Kipling Street
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths4
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesGas Log
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringTile, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesAll Bedrooms Up, Wet Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Sitting Area in Primary, Soaking Tub, Upper Level Primary, Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
Laundry FeaturesWasher Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesWindow Coverings
Other Rooms
Room TypeBreakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath, Sitting Room
General for 816 Kipling Street
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleCraftsman, Traditional
Carport Spaces1
Carport Y/NYes
CityHouston
Community FeaturesCurbs, Gutter(s)
Construction MaterialsStucco
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
CountryUS
CountyHarris
DirectionsVia Westheimer, south on Montrose. Left on Kipling. Home will be on the left.
DisclosuresSeller Disclosure
Elementary SchoolBAKER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientExposure/Shade, Thermostat
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces
Garage Y/NNo
HeatingCentral, Gas
High SchoolLAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
High School District27 - Houston
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionLT 7 BLK 22 MONTROSE
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area16
MLS Area MinorMontrose
Middle/Junior High SchoolGREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
ModificationTimestamp2026-09-12T19:40:20.260-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
RoofComposition
Security FeaturesSecurity Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count2
Subdivision NameMontrose
Tax Annual Amount21280
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms11
Year Built1913
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Exterior for 816 Kipling Street
Building Area Total3692
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
FencingBack Yard
Foundation DetailsBlock
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
Lot Size Acres0.1377
Lot Size Area6000
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAttached Carport, Additional Parking, Electric Gate
Private PoolNo
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Cyndi Cobb
Realtor