Townhomes Texas Harris County Houston Montrose

$1,550 / Month

512 W Polk St

Houston, TX 77019

281-352-7977

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,368 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
Window Unit Cooling System
Courtyard
Patio
Formal Entry
Tile Flooring

512 W Polk St

About This Home

Available Now

Cozy bungalow in the heart of down town Houston. Located on a nicely established residential street. Easy access to everything down town. Extremely private with only one other connected home next door. Completely fenced for creating a comfy courtyard and an oasis-like back yard. The back deck is perfect for entertaining and looks over the low maintenance yard. The kitchen includes a counter depth stainless steal side-by-side refrigerator,built in microwave,dishwasher,and granite counter tops. A full sized washer and dryer are included with this home. Both bedrooms include built-in wardrobes and access to the side and back yard. Don't miss this private home in the heart of Houston! MLS ID 39074495

512 W Polk St is a townhome located in Harris County and the 77019 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Duplex

Year Built

Built in 1938

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Tile Laminate

Interior Spaces

Formal Entry 1,368 Sq Ft Home Decorative Fireplace 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Electric Oven Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 6/26/26 12 Month Lease Term

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot Property is Fully Fenced

Outdoor Features

Deck Courtyard Patio

Parking

Unassigned Parking

Schools

William Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy Elementary School Gregory-Lincoln Middle School Lamar High School

Utilities

Window Unit Cooling System Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

Alden Place Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by Paula Porterfield | RE/MAX UNIVERSAL
Phone Number
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Neighborhood

Montrose, also known as “The Heart of Houston,” sits in west-central Houston, on the cusp of vibrant neighborhoods like Downtown Houston, Midtown Houston, the Museum District, and Memorial Park. Montrose is filled with historic bungalows as well as modern lofts and condominiums available for rent, many of which are within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques strewn along Westheimer Road.

Should you choose to rent in Montrose, you will have the chance to catch an indie flick at the historic River Oaks Theatre, see the extensive collection of art and artifacts assembled in the Menil Collection, visit Rothko Chapel, find sweet deals at River Oaks Shopping Center, and run the trails situated along Buffalo Bayou. You can also attend lively community events such as the Houston Greek Festival and the Houston Art Car Parade.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of St Thomas	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Rice University	Drive:	9 min	3.8 mi

512 W Polk St is within 4 minutes or 1.7 miles from University of St Thomas. It is also near Houston Community College and Univ. of Houston, Downtown.

Schools

Wharton Dual Language Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

627 Students

Attendance Zone

Lamar High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,125 Students

Attendance Zone

The Joy School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

147 Students

Nearby

Precious Jewels Alpha Learning Center, LLC

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Nearby

The School For Young Children

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

36 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Mcgowen, located 1.5 miles from 512 W Polk St. 512 W Polk St is near William P Hobby, located 13.5 miles or 24 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 22.0 miles or 29 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Mcgowen	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Theater District Rusk Eb	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Bell Stn Sb	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Downtown Transit Center Stn Sb	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Dwntwn Line End (No Service)	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	24 min	13.5 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	29 min	22.0 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 512 W Polk St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
West Gray Plaza	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
1000-1020 W Gray St	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
The Allen	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi

512 W Polk St has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	6 min	1.7 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Houston Museum of Natural Science	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Children's Museum of Houston	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi

512 W Polk St has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Buffalo Bayou Park, Discovery Green, and Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Park Plaza Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi

512 W Polk St has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	38 min	26.9 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	67 min	52.5 mi

512 W Polk St is 26.9 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.