NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1251 Thornton Rd Houston, TX 77018

Oak Forest-Garden Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $691,435 - $720,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,961 Sq Ft
$362/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 12, 2021

Current estimated payment $5,079/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Oak Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of May 2021

Welcome to 1251 Thornton Road in desirable Oak Forest neighborhood. Highly acclaimed Oak Forest Elementary is only a few blocks away, as is shopping, dining, and Candlelight Park with playgrounds and a basketball pavilion. This charming mid-century home is filled with plenty of updates for today’s lifestyles. Warm original hardwoods flow from the entry through the living and dining rooms and down the hall to two of the three spacious bedrooms. The kitchen shines with granite counters, a gas range and plenty of storage. A large den off the kitchen is the perfect place to settle enjoy the view of your spacious backyard. The primary suite is positioned just off the den. Outdoor living at its best with plenty of space for grilling, entertaining and some family fun under the shade of gorgeous, mature trees. Plus, you’ll appreciate the thoughtfully located, oversized mud/laundry/bonus space between the yard and adjoining garage. Welcome home. 1251 Thornton Road awaits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Perlman

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0622517 Listed on: 04/09/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Wahle

Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands License #0714405

Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,610 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,961 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Oak Forest Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,325

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Loop 610 North to Ella Blvd. Turn left on Ella Blvd. Turn left on Thornton Rd. Destination is on your left hand side.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1747
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Forest
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, Windows
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1961.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • 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

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10325.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Morris Brian Douglas and Conine Elizabeth Grace
Bought by
Sinclair Brianna and Krevor Nathanael
Seller's Agent
Laura Perlman
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Wahle
Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands
List Price
$568,000
Current Estimated Value
$709,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.26%
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Outstanding Balance
$450,496
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$250,668

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2015
Sold by
Mcchristian Sean M and Mcchristian Lisa Marie
Bought by
Morris Brian Douglas and Conine Elizabeth Grace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,713
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2010
Sold by
Kelly Kathleen A and Chuey Paul
Bought by
Mcchristian Sean M and Mcchristian Lisa Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,665
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2006
Sold by
Prescott Kimberly S and Armstrong Pamela Moore
Bought by
Chuey Paul and Kelly Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2000
Sold by
Roussel Jesse and Roussel Stacey
Bought by
Prescott Kimberley S and Armstrong Pamela Moore

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
8.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1998
Sold by
Carmon Glenda M
Bought by
Roussel Jesse and Roussel Stacey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,400
Interest Rate
7.01%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Sinclair Brianna -- Allegiance Title
Morris Brian Douglas -- Chicago Title
Mcchristian Sean M -- Old Republic Title Company O
Chuey Paul -- American Title Co
Prescott Kimberley S -- American Title
Roussel Jesse -- Regency Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sinclair Brianna $495,000
Previous Owner Morris Brian Douglas $303,713
Previous Owner Mcchristian Sean M $221,665
Previous Owner Chuey Paul $137,000
Previous Owner Chuey Paul $137,000
Previous Owner Prescott Kimberly S $116,000
Previous Owner Prescott Kimberly S $9,835
Previous Owner Prescott Kimberley S $108,000
Previous Owner Roussel Jesse $85,400
Closed Prescott Kimberley S $13,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Sold -- -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2021 04/08/21 For Sale $568,000 -- $290 / 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
2024 $14,584 $697,000 $488,730 $208,270
2023 $14,584 $609,520 $451,705 $157,815
2022 $12,883 $585,098 $414,680 $170,418
2021 $10,824 $464,415 $355,440 $108,975
2020 $10,421 $430,325 $333,225 $97,100
2019 $10,364 $409,572 $311,010 $98,562
2018 $8,128 $414,351 $296,200 $118,151
2017 $10,477 $414,351 $296,200 $118,151
2016 $10,477 $414,351 $296,200 $118,151
2015 $4,879 $382,354 $259,175 $123,179
2014 $4,879 $312,810 $236,960 $75,850
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Laura Perlman

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Stacy Wahle

    Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands

    (936) 443-7848

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Stacy Wahle
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25808422

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0731000110014

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

1251 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX

This home is located at 1251 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018 since 09 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $709,109, approximately $361 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1251 Thornton Rd is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including Oak Forest Elementary School, Frank Black Middle School, and Waltrip High School.

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