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8710 Congo
Houston, TX, 77040
9beds·5baths·5,711sq ft

About this home

This rare one-acre property offers endless possibilities for extended families or investors. Centrally located near Beltway 8 and Hwy 290, just south of the racetrack, it boasts a 2,455 sq. ft. upgraded primary home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus two private guest quarters with baths (820 sq. ft. total). A two-story partially unfinished 1,560 sq. ft. building provides even more living or rental potential. Additional features include a 400 sq. ft. exercise/storage building, a 252 sq. ft. tool shed, a 600 sq. ft. covered pavilion, extensive patios, and an in-ground pool surrounded by majestic live oaks. Secured by 8’-10’ walls and wrought iron fencing, the property includes a new 250’ water well and offers low taxes. Perfect for multigenerational living or as an income-generating investment.

Property details

Year built
1968
Property type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Electric
Pool
Gunite
Garage spaces
1
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Lot
1 acres
Taxes / yr
$8,714

Property history

DateEventPrice
· Sld$694,900

Rooms

RoomLevelSize
Guest SuiteFirst12 × 20
Dining RoomFirst11 × 13
Primary BedroomFirst15 × 17
BedroomFirst11 × 13
BedroomFirst12 × 14
BedroomFirst11 × 13
BedroomFirst26 × 20
· First28 × 30
Guest SuiteSecond26 × 20
BreakfastFirst10 × 10
BathFirst6 × 7
Family RoomFirst14 × 15
· First11 × 11
Primary BathFirst8 × 5
BathFirst8 × 5
BedroomFirst16 × 12
KitchenFirst10 × 13
BathFirst6 × 6
Extra RoomFirst10 × 26
Utility RoomFirst7 × 8
BedroomFirst9 × 9
Listed by
White Picket Realty LLC
Alan Hernandez
MLS74456726Listed11/22/2024Days on market251
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