NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1545 Gardenia Dr Houston, TX 77018

Oak Forest-Garden Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $938,067 - $989,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,540 Sq Ft
$381/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2018

Current estimated payment $6,279/month

179 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oak Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

As of September 2018

This modern farmhouse style home zoned to Oak Forest Elementary will greet you with 10 foot ceilings from the large living room with beamed ceiling to the open kitchen and back to the master suite. Home will offer open shelving, shiplap island, serving bar area, incredible mud room and top quality master suite. Two guest bedrooms share a jack and jill style bath while the third guest bedroom is ensuite. All mechanical systems were 100% replaced during the renovation and expansion of this charming Oak Forest home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Silva

Happen Houston License #0593742 Listed on: 03/01/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Silva

Happen Houston License #0593742 Listed on: 03/01/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,398

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 7,440 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Radiant Barrier

Interior Spaces

  • 2,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

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

$6,398

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1708
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Forest
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Radiant Attic Barrier, HVAC, Insulation, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:073-100-006-0002
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Quartz Counters, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2540.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6398.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2018
Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Vbbs Holdings Llc
Bought by
Lang John Christopher and Lang Caitlyn
Seller's Agent
Michael Silva
Happen Houston
Buyer's Agent
Michael Silva
Happen Houston
List Price
$729,000
Current Estimated Value
$967,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Outstanding Balance
$477,889
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$489,628

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2018
Sold by
Booth Richard Eugene and The Estate Of Lillie Kanaval M
Bought by
Vbbs Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$423,800
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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
Lang John Christopher -- None Available
Vbbs Holdings Llc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lang John Christopher $548,000
Previous Owner Vbbs Holdings Llc $423,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Off Market -- -- --
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Sold -- -- --
08/29/2018 08/29/18 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2018 03/02/18 For Sale $729,000 -- $287 / 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 $14,203 $872,146 $446,520 $425,626
2024 $14,203 $978,849 $446,520 $532,329
2023 $14,203 $897,805 $446,520 $451,285
2022 $16,356 $820,000 $373,320 $446,680
2021 $15,739 $675,293 $358,680 $316,613
2020 $16,830 $695,007 $307,440 $387,567
2019 $17,403 $687,760 $307,440 $380,320
2018 $742 $301,569 $292,800 $8,769
2017 $12,808 $301,569 $292,800 $8,769
2016 $5,822 $301,569 $292,800 $8,769
2015 $454 $321,460 $292,800 $28,660
2014 $454 $261,212 $234,240 $26,972
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Michael Silva

    Happen Houston

    (713) 391-8637

    146 in this area

    406 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 36332343

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0731000060002

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

1545 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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