This Unbelievable Houston Property Is Its Own Hidden Compound In The Heights With a $3.6 Million List Price, and Extra Bedrooms and Porches Galore

The Miracle On 26th Street

By Shelby Hodge // Sep 7, 2026

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The covered patio at 216 E .26th Street overlooks and over-sized swimming pool and surroundings luch gardens. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The property at 216 E. 26th Street includes three dwellings spread across more than half an acre hits the market for $3.6 million. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

(Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

High ceilings and French style glass doors at 216 E. 26th Street speak to the Victorian architectural heritage of the neighborhood. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The exceptional pool house at 216 E. 26th Street features an elevator, full kitchen and two bedrooms. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The up to date kitchen in the main house at 216 E. 26th Street (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The contemporary kitchen at 216 E. 26th Street opens to a comfortable living area. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The areial view of 216 E. 26th reveals the outdoor amenities including the athletic court. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The cozy gas fireplace and wet bar make this living area in the main house at 216 E. 26th Street a comfortable retreat. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The dining room at 216 E. 26th Street (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The primary bedroom in the main house at 216 E. 26th Street with its own private balcony overlooking the treetops. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The recently renovated primary bath at 216 E. 26th street (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The two-story living room of the pool house enjoys ample light from the elevated window. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The lush entertaining areas surrounding the pool (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The open concept living area in the pool house which includes an elevator. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The pool house boasts a full kitchen. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The pool house billiard room (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The living area of the garage apartment at 216 E. 26th Street (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The athletic court at 216 E 26th Street could easily serve as a pickle ball court. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

The property at 216 E. 26th Street includes a fire pit and sitting area. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty)

You might call it The Miracle on 26th Street. For the property at 216 E. 26th Street in The Heights is composed of eight contiguous lots resulting in an exceptional spread across more than half an acre in Houston. The multi-residence property is hitting the market now, via listing agent Leann Salmons with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

It’s listing price? $3.6 million.

Spread across the tree-shaded terrain of The Heights Compound are a 3,801-square-foot main house, a two-bedroom 2,217-square-foot pool house and a garage apartment. All designed with a nod to the historic neighborhood’s architectural vernacular.

The compound is clearly a departure from The Heights’ typical smallish lot, single house profile. Yet, the facades speak to the elegance of a Victorian townhouse. Distinctive details include sash windows, the typical steeply pitched roof and stained glass windows.

216 E 26th Street – QLRDRR(1) (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty) — The property at 216 E. 26th Street includes three dwellings spread across more than half an acre hits the market for $3.6 million. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty)

The interiors feature antique wood floors, elegant millwork and a private porch for every bedroom. While the bones hint at an earlier time, the insides are all about 21st century comforts.

In addition to the updated kitchen and baths, the four bedrooms and 4.5 baths in the the main house, the original structure of the property, the second floor includes a game room with a kitchen, bar and built-in wine storage.

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216 E. 26th St. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty) — The areial view of 216 E. 26th reveals the outdoor amenities including the athletic court. (Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty)

The dramatic pool house overlooking the oversized pool is larger than Houston’s average apartment and fairly swank. It features two bedrooms and four bathrooms, including the two exterior country club-style full baths. Not your typical pool house, this dwelling boasts an elevator, a full kitchen, a billiard room and second floor game room. Further, the spacious covered patio offers additional living/entertaining space.

The two car garage apartment adds an additional bedroom with a full bathroom to this unordinary Houston estate’s accommodations. Additional parking is available in a five car covered pavilion.

Beyond the lush landscaping surrounding the pool, the grounds include a tiki-style grill and bar, a putting green, a fire pit with seating, and a lighted sport court with pickleball potential.