NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1217 Gardenia Dr Houston, TX 77018

Oak Forest-Garden Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $432,000 - $1,523,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,117 Sq Ft
$1,045/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2018

Current estimated payment $6,875/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Oak Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2018

Charming home on a huge lot! Live now, build later! Pool can stay or go!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Knowles

Keller Williams Memorial License #0543725 Listed on: 07/25/2018

Keller Williams Memorial

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracey Page

Jane Byrd Properties International LLC License #0600014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,117 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Oak Forest Elementary School
  • Black Middle School
  • Waltrip High School

Additional Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Oak Forest Sec 01 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,339

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1653
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Forest Sec 01
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:073-099-003-0024
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Living Area: 1117.0

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7339.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2018
Closed on
Aug 27, 2018
Sold by
Kirby Justin L and Kirby Candace Jordan
Bought by
Ferrarese Maurizio and Ferrarese Whitney Nichole
Seller's Agent
Michael Knowles
Keller Williams Memorial
Buyer's Agent
Tracey Page
Jane Byrd Properties International LLC
List Price
$349,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,167,579

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.18%
Original Mortgage
$279,200
Outstanding Balance
$242,977
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$924,602

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Jackson Elizabeth Tousinau
Bought by
Kirby Justin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Block John Paul
Bought by
Jackson Elizabeth Tousinau

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,400
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2000
Sold by
Justice Mary Alice
Bought by
Block John Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,074
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ferrarese Maurizio -- Alamo Title Company
Kirby Justin L -- Alamo Title
Jackson Elizabeth Tousinau -- Stewart Title Company
Block John Paul -- Commerce Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ferrarese Maurizio $279,200
Previous Owner Kirby Justin L $136,000
Previous Owner Jackson Elizabeth Tousinau $132,400
Previous Owner Block John Paul $88,074
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Off Market -- -- --
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Sold -- -- --
07/29/2018 07/29/18 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2018 07/25/18 For Sale $349,000 -- $312 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,506 $1,195,749 $439,200 $756,549
2024 $8,506 $1,227,865 $439,200 $788,665
2023 $8,506 $1,173,687 $439,200 $734,487
2022 $10,174 $1,010,000 $367,200 $642,800
2021 $9,065 $935,621 $352,800 $582,821
2020 $8,563 $846,562 $302,400 $544,162
2019 $7,955 $314,368 $302,400 $11,968
2018 $5,843 $302,023 $288,000 $14,023
2017 $7,345 $302,023 $288,000 $14,023
2016 $6,677 $302,023 $288,000 $14,023
2015 $4,332 $320,084 $288,000 $32,084
2014 $4,332 $282,577 $230,400 $52,177
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Michael Knowles

    Keller Williams Memorial

    51 Total Sales

    Michael Knowles
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  • Tracey Page

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Tracey Page

    Jane Byrd Properties International LLC

    (713) 621-8001

    13 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Tracey Page
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 38113129

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0730990030024

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

1217 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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