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  2. Location
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  4. Exterior
  5. Property
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Status: Sold

9718 Checkerboard St 
Houston, TX 77096

Last List Price

$625,000

Sold on Aug 29, 2025
This curated home gives a first impression of serenity & relaxation. The design reflects architectural aesthetics, infused w/a California influence. Upon arrival, the home boasts attributes enhancing outdoor enjoyment, including soothing fountains & welcoming sitting area w/fire pit. Through the custom front door, discover spacious open living areas thoughtfully designed to create seamless connections w/view to pool. This home features dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Every detail has been meticulously considered, from the fireplace in living room to expansive picture windows, along w/carefully chosen hardware & lighting selections. The kitchen offers desirable views of living areas & outdoors. This efficient space features a gas range, 2 ovens & convenient desk, flanked by a coffee bar w/wine fridge & ice maker w/additional utility space. Family room seamlessly transitions to pool, landscaped yard, patios, grill w/prep area, & cabana w/1/2 bath & private atrium.
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Bedrooms
3
Baths
2.5
House Size
2,066 sqft
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.21 ac
School District
27 - Houston

Location

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Interior Information

appliances
Water Heater
Disposal
Ice Maker
Wine Refrigerator
Electric Oven
Microwave
Gas Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Electric
features
Crown Molding
Dry Bar
Walk-in Closet(s)
Breakfast Bar
Pantry
Entrance Foyer
Master Downstairs
fireplace
Gas
flooring
Tile
Vinyl
heating
Natural Gas
laundry features
Electric Dryer Hookup
Gas Dryer Hookup
Washer Hookup
window features
Window Coverings
Low Emissivity Windows

Exterior Information

fence
Back Yard
patio and porch
Porch
pool
Gunite
road surface
Concrete
roof
Composition

Property Information

architectural style
Contemporary/modern
Traditional
community
Curbs
construction
Brick
Wood Siding
foundation
Slab
green energy efficient
Thermostat
Hvac
hoa fees
$385.00
Annually
hoa includes
Security
lot
Cul-de-sac
Subdivided
parking
Detached
sewer
Public Sewer
subdivision name
Marilyn Estates
water source
Public
  • Listed By Kristin Tillman
  • ktillman@greenwoodking.com
  • (713) 942-6881
  • Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
  • (713) 524-0888
  • MLS 23892358

Tax History

Date

Property Tax

Land

Additions

Tax Assessment

2024$6,060 (0%)$210,300$250,253$460,553 (+3.2%)
2023$6,060 (-6.4%)$210,300$235,812$446,112 (+8.4%)
2022$6,476 (+1.9%)$203,728$207,759$411,487 (+16%)
2021$6,356$199,347$155,295$354,642

Tax data provied by Attom

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