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Dana Shinn, REALTOR ® Certified Negotiation Expert
544 Allston St located in The Heights and just minutes to the hike & bike trail, Heights Mercantile and more! 
A welcoming porch to greet you every day! 
A spacious entry with wainscoting, large modern white tile floors, several windows that allows natural light to pour in, crown molding, recessed lighting & more. The wide staircase with wood treads leads you to the second floor.
Another angle which allows a view of the backdoor that leads to the back porch and outdoor space. The down stairs bedroom is on the right. 
Spacious living room with hardwoods, tall ceilings, crown molding and French doors that lead to the second floor balcony. In the background you can see the large windows at the staircase landing & lovely iron railing that accents the banister. 
Another angle of the living room from the kitchen. The double French doors are flanked by two large windows. 
A great view from the living room towards the dining and kitchen. 
The kitchen and dining rooms are open and allow for easy flow. Great hardwood floor, a large kitchen island with Carrara marble countertop and breakfast bar for additional seating. Note the natural light coming in through the cabinets and the window!
This spacious dining area can accommodate a circular or rectangular/oval dining table. 
This view of the kitchen shows all the upper cabinets with loads of storage as well as the door to the walk-in pantry. With both recessed & pendant lighting, the kitchen is well lit for all your cooking tasks! Note the details in the wood trim on the island as well as the crown on the upper cabinets that compliments the crown molding at the ceiling. 
This view allows you to see the Carrara marble island countertop as well as the matte black granite countertops finished with the subway tile back splash.
Love the stainless steel farm sink complimented by the stainless steel appliances including the KitchenAid 4 burner gas stove, KitchenAid French door refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher & Sharp microwave drawer all which remain.
The flow of the living areas is wonderful - makes for easy living and fabulous entertaining! 
This kitchen is a dream! And Common Bond On-the-Go is just down the street so you can keep your stash of fresh pastries! 
A great walk-in pantry!
The wainscoting continues up the staircase to the third floor. the powder room is conveniently located off the landing. 
The powder room located of the second floor landing is a spacious room with crown molding, hardwood floor, a window for natural light and this great pedestal sink! 
Spacious master bedroom with hardwoods, three large windows, crown molding, recessed lighting & ceiling fan. Two large, separate walk-in closets and a great en suite! 
Period details for the Heights in this master bathroom with modern amenities! Fabulous free standing bathtub sitting on this black and white basket weave patterned tile! 
Another angle of the master bathroom - The matte black granite counter top with double undermount sinks, good storage and built-in for linen storage and more to the left. Large walk-in shower. You can see the crown molding and finishing deatials!
A close up of the large walk-in shower with a bench seat & seamless glass enclosure. The loo is to the immediate right. 
On the third floor landing, there is a built-in desk area which is great when you need numerous work/study areas for all your Zoom meetings & classes! light and bright with the help of the large window in the stairwell. Off the landing but not visible is a spacious utility room with a sink & cabinet. to the left is a secondary bedroom. 
This secondary bedroom is located on the third floor. Great hardwoods, walk-in closet, large windows, crown molding! Private en-suite as well! 
Private en-suite to third floor secondary bedroom. Penny tile floor, matte black counter tops, tub/shower combination with a white subway tile surround. 
The first floor secondary bedroom currently being used as an office. Great natural light streams in through the windows. private en-suite and closet behind the door! 
The first floor bathroom complete with a tub/shower combination, white subway tile surround, matte black granite counter top with ceramic vessel sink. 
The back porch is a great place to relax and take a break! Black star granite and concrete pavers run along the back of the home a well as down the side yard which is not visible for a clean and low maintenance lifestyle!
The second floor balcony off the living room runs the length of the living room. Great space for a cafe' table and chairs to relax at the end of the day!
A small group of 8 town houses with a low annual maintenance fee, private guest parking and located just minutes from Heights Mercantile, Heights hike & bike trail, 19th St, Downtown, the Galleria and more!! 
Another angle of the guest parking for the group! Fantastic Heights location! This very well maintained town home is in move-in condition. Welcoming front porch leads into a light filled home! Open & bright second floor living with a balcony - large living room is open to the dining and kitchen which creates a great flow for easy living & entertaining! Third floor spacious primary bedroom with two large walk-in closets & ensuite. The primary bathroom is well appointed with a spacious countertop with separate undermount sinks & great cabinetry, a large walk-in shower with bench seat and seamless glass enclosure, a free standing bathtub and completed with the period details in the finishes. Also located on the third floor are a secondary bedroom + ensuite, utility room and study area. The first floor bedroom is light & bright with private ensuite. Details abound from wainscoting, thick crown molding, abundant windows, high ceilings, hardwoods, recessed lighting & more!
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Love 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 | $255.10 | $550,000 | 19.33% | $506,990 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $213.78 | $460,900 | -9.21% | $460,900 | -9.21% |
| 2021 | $235.45 | $507,631 | 6.61% | $507,631 | 6.61% |
| 2020 | $220.85 | $476,142 | 2.52% | $476,142 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | $215.41 | $464,430 | 7.28% | $464,430 | 7.28% |
| 2018 | $200.80 | $432,921 | 0.00% | $432,921 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $200.80 | $432,921 | 0.78% | $432,921 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | $199.24 | $429,556 | $429,556 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $140,300 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $409,700 |
| Total Market Value: | $550,000 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| HOUSTON ISD: | 1.0372 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.3437 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0306 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0080 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1483 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0049 % |
| HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | 0.0956 % |
| HOUSTON CITY OF: | 0.5336 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2019 % |
