Perfectly positioned for the 2026 World Cup, a high-performing Airbnb, or even the opportunity to start your own business, 5130 Cosby St offers a rare income-producing property in the heart of Houston with exceptional access to Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the University of Houston, along with convenient connectivity to Highway 288, I-45, and Loop 610—making it ideal for short-term stays and visitors needing quick access to the city’s major destinations. Currently operating as an active Airbnb, the home features a large, spacious layout with ample square footage that comfortably accommodates larger groups and extended stays, maximizing its income potential, while the flexible floor plan and central location make it an excellent option for investors looking to continue short-term rental operations or explore other business opportunities. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE GUEST. THIS PROPERTY IS AN ACTIVE AIRBNB.
For sale
$295,000
5130 Cosby St, Houston, TX 77021
4beds
2,061sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,599.34 Square Feet Lot
$282,700 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible floor planLarge spacious layout
- 20 days |
- 133 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 01:08pm
Listed by:
Brook Wilson TREC #0705205 346-714-8666,
FYI Realty - Katy
Source: HAR,MLS#: 42158500
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,061
- Total interior livable area: 2,061 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,599.34 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0771030020034
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Unknown
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Macgregor Terrace Sec 01
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $227,367
- Annual tax amount: $4,757
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Investor,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$282,700
$269,000 - $297,000
$3,091/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,025$2/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+293.3%$143/sqft |
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| 1/10/2026 | Listing removed | $4,025$2/sqft |
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| 12/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,025$2/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listing removed | $4,025$2/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Price change | $4,025+15%$2/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $3,500-27.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Price change | $4,800-20%$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,000+200%$3/sqft |
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| 3/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/8/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 11/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/28/2021 | Pending sale | $75,000$36/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $75,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,322 +2.6% | $227,367 +13% |
| 2024 | $4,211 -5% | $201,261 -15.8% |
| 2023 | $4,432 +26.8% | $238,982 +50.5% |
| 2022 | $3,495 | $158,742 +70.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $93,246 |
| 2020 | -- | $93,246 +29.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $72,240 +21.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $59,295 +30.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $45,464 +12.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $40,535 +5.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $38,339 +3.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $36,913 +1.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,421 |
| 2012 | -- | $36,421 |
| 2011 | -- | $36,421 -50.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $73,131 |
| 2009 | -- | $73,131 |
| 2008 | -- | $73,131 +9.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $66,674 +39.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,699 +4.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $45,500 +17% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,900 +13.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,200 +19.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $28,600 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,897/mo
Principal & interest
$1467
Property taxes
$430
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ost - South Union
Getting around
50 / 100
Good TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hartsfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Cullen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Yates High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hartsfield Elementary School
- Middle: Cullen Middle School (Houston)
- High: Yates High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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