About 1636 Vassar Street
A rare opportunity to reimagine a character-filled Tudor residence in one of Houston’s most coveted settings. Framed by mature trees, the home retains distinctive architectural details including hardwood floors, leaded and stained-glass windows, built-ins, a fireplace, and expansive windows overlooking the private backyard and pool. The residence offers an inviting foundation for a thoughtful renovation, with opportunities to preserve its original charm while introducing a more modern aesthetic and functionality. Those seeking a larger footprint may explore expansion of the existing structure, while the property’s setting among both established residences and newer custom construction also makes it an intriguing homesite for a future new build. With multiple paths forward—restore, expand, or reimagine entirely—this property offers the increasingly rare opportunity to create a home tailored to its next owner in a distinguished Houston location.
Features of 1636 Vassar Street
| MLS® # | 6173427 |
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| Price | $575,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1.50 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 1,380 |
| Square Footage | 3798.432 |
| Acres | 0.09 |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | English |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1636 Vassar Street |
|---|---|
| Area | 17 |
| Subdivision | North Edgemont |
| City | Houston |
| County | Harris |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77006-6036 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 1 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Attached/Detached Garage, Driveway |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Gunite, In Ground |
| Bedroom Description | All Bedrooms Up |
Interior
| Interior Features | All Bedrooms Up |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Electric |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas Log |
| # of Stories | 2 |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Patio Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Construction | Unknown, Wood Siding |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| District | 27 - Houston |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Poe Elementary School |
| Middle | Lanier Middle School |
| High | Lamar High School (Houston) |
Additional Information
| Foreclosure | No |
|---|---|
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| Master Planned Community | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Heights |
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