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Property Type:Free Standing
MLS #:74456726
Sq. Feet:5,711
On Site:42 Days
Lot Size:1 Acres
County:Harris
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.
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Schedule a showing to view this free standing for sale in the John Waugh Surv Abs #831 Subdivision in Houston, TX 77040 today!
Located at 8710 Congo Ln in Houston, TX 77040 in Harris County.
Asking Price $831,250
Square Feet: 5711
Lot Size: 1 acres
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 5
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Price Change History
| Date | Old Price | New Price | Percent Change |
| 12/16/2024 | $875,000 | $831,250 | -5% |
Community Information
Address:8710 Congo Ln, Houston, TX 77040
Area:Northwest Houston
County:Harris
City:Houston
Subdivision:John Waugh Surv Abs #831
Zip Code:77040
School Information
School District:13 - Cypress-Fairbanks
High School:Jersey Village High School
Middle School:Cook Middle School
Elementary School:Gleason Elementary School
Architecture
Bedrooms:
9
Bathrooms:
4 Full / 1 Half
Year Built:1968
Stories:1
Style:Traditional
Exterior: Brick, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Garage: Detached Garage, Oversized Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage / Carport: Additional Parking, Circle Driveway, Double-Wide Driveway, Driveway Gate, RV Parking, Workshop
Features / Amenities
Interior Features: Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer
Bedroom: En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
Master Bath: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Vanity Area
Fireplaces: Freestanding
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms: Breakfast Room, Family Room, Formal Dining, Guest Suite, Living Area - 1st Floor, Quarters/Guest House, Utility Room in House
Stove: Gas Cooktop
Oven: Double Oven
Kitchen: Pantry
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Covered Patio/Deck, Fully Fenced, Outdoor Kitchen, Side Yard, Storage Shed, Workshop
Private Pool: Gunite
Heating: Central Gas
Cooling: Central Electric
Energy Features: High-Efficiency HVAC, HVAC>13 SEER, HVAC>15 SEER, Insulated/Low-E windows
Total Rooms:21
Rooms
| Dimensions | Location | |
| Primary Bedroom | 15 X 17 | 1st |
| Dining Room | 11 X 13 | 1st |
| Guest Suite | 12 X 20 | 1st |
| Bedroom 2 | 11 X 13 | 1st |
| Bedroom 3 | 12 X 14 | 1st |
| Breakfast | 10 X 10 | 1st |
| Bedroom 4 | 11 X 13 | 1st |
| Bedroom 5 | 26 X 20 | 1st |
| Home Office/Study | 28 X 30 | 1st |
| Guest Suite | 26 X 20 | 2nd |
| Bath | 6 X 7 | 1st |
| Family | 14 X 15 | 1st |
| Home Office/Study | 11 X 11 | 1st |
| Primary Bath | 8 X 5 | 1st |
| Bath | 8 X 5 | 1st |
| Kitchen | 10 X 13 | 1st |
| Bedroom 6 | 16 X 12 | 1st |
| Bath | 6 X 6 | 1st |
| Bedroom 7 | 9 X 9 | 1st |
| Utility | 7 X 8 | 1st |
| Extra Room | 10 X 26 | 1st |
Property Features
Lot Size:
1 Acres
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Acreage: 1/2 Up to 1 Acre
Street Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
Lot Size Square Feet: 43560
Water / Sewer: Septic Tank, Well
Directions:From HWY 290 take the Fairbanks N Houston Rd. exit and take a right on Fairbanks N Houston. Continue north until you approach Congo Ln., turn left onto Congo Ln., the property is about half way down the street on the left side is 8710 Congo Ln. From Beltway 8 heading west from State Hyw 249, exit Fairbanks N. Houston, take a left from the west bound feeder Rd. on Fairbanks N Houston and head south, look for Congo Ln a couple of miles south of 249, turn right on Congo Ln., 8710 is on the right.
Tax and Financial Info
Tax Year: 2023
Total Tax Rate: 1.7681
Taxes: $8,714
Other Mandatory Fee: $250
Financing Type: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, Owner Financing
Disclosures: Sellers Disclosure
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