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$1,445 / Month

5142 Balkin St

Houston, TX 77021

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713-858-4899

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,208 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Granite Countertops
1 Car Attached Garage
Bathtub with Shower
Tile Flooring
Central Heating and Cooling System
Ceiling Fan

5142 Balkin St

About This Home

Available Now

Charming 3-bedroom,1-bath rental home offering comfortable living spaces and inviting curb appeal. This single-story home features a covered front entry,attached one-car garage,and extended driveway for convenient parking. Inside,enjoy a spacious living area with tile flooring,neutral tones,and plenty of natural light. The kitchen includes white cabinetry,ample counter space,black appliances,and a bright window. Bedrooms provide cozy layouts with soft carpet and ceiling fans. The bathroom offers a tiled tub surround,modern vanity,and updated lighting. Generous yard space adds flexibility for outdoor enjoyment. Convenient location with easy access to major roads,shopping,dining,and everyday amenities. MLS# 38466005

5142 Balkin St is a house located in Harris County and the 77021 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent 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

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1950

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower 1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Tile Carpet

Interior Spaces

Ceiling Fan Utility Room Family Room 1,208 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Granite Countertops Gas Range Microwave Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 1/23/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

6,435 Sq Ft Lot Back Yard Fenced

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage

Schools

Hartsfield Elementary School Cullen Middle School Yates High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

Macgregor Terrace Sec 01 Subdivision

Pet Policy

The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by Sherry Williams | Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Neighborhood

Located only five miles from downtown Houston, this neighborhood consists of modern complexes and homes in a variety of styles, filled with people who work in other parts of the city but prefer to live in the outskirts to save on housing costs. There are several schools and parks in the area, making it very family-friendly. This neighborhood on-the-rise has plans for commercial development already in action.

Since Old Spanish Trail-South Union happens to be inside the loop, residents can conveniently access key parts of the city with no issue. The neighborhood is near Texas Medical and the University of Houston. There are tons of retail shops, grocery stores, and restaurants along the Old Spanish Trail and Scott Street. For entertainment, the NRG Stadium and Arena is just a few minutes away showcasing rodeos, concerts, football games, and more. During the holidays, it isn’t surprising to find the neighborhood heavily decorated.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of Houston	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
Texas Southern University	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
Baylor College of Medicine	Drive:	10 min	4.6 mi
UT Health Houston	Drive:	9 min	5.0 mi

5142 Balkin St is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from University of Houston. It is also near Texas Southern University and Baylor College of Medicine.

Schools

Hartsfield Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

303 Students

Attendance Zone

Cullen Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

324 Students

Attendance Zone

Yates High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

851 Students

Attendance Zone

Beatrice Mayes Institute

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

Nearby

St Peter The Apostle School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

31 Students

Nearby

University Park Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

211 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Palm Center Transit Center Sb, located 0.9 mile from 5142 Balkin St. 5142 Balkin St is near William P Hobby, located 8.0 miles or 18 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 24.2 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Palm Center Transit Center Sb	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Macgregor Park Mlk Sb	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Uh South University Oaks Sb	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Robertson Stadium Uh Tsu Sb	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Elgin Third Ward Sb	Drive:	8 min	3.9 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	13 min	7.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	18 min	8.0 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	35 min	24.2 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5142 Balkin St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Plaza 610 Commons	Walk:	6 min	0.4 mi
Griggs Retail Center	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Trading Fair II Center	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi

5142 Balkin St has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Houston Zoo	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi
Children's Museum of Houston	Drive:	9 min	4.7 mi
Hermann Park	Drive:	10 min	4.7 mi
Cockrell Butterfly Center	Drive:	10 min	5.2 mi
Houston Museum of Natural Science	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi

5142 Balkin St has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Hermann Park, Children's Museum of Houston, and Cockrell Butterfly Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Harris Cty Psychiatric Center	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Harris Health System	Drive:	7 min	4.2 mi
Woman's Hospital of Texas	Drive:	9 min	5.4 mi

5142 Balkin St has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Harris Cty Psychiatric Center which is 3.8 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	33 min	22.6 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	61 min	48.1 mi

5142 Balkin St is 22.6 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.