NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1611 Del Norte St Houston, TX 77018

Oak Forest-Garden Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $627,000 - $699,531

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,674 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 05, 2020

Current estimated payment $4,038/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Granite Countertops
  • Oak Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of August 2020

This charming mid-century ranch home is in the highly sought-after Ella Lee Forest Subdivision zoned to the acclaimed Oak Forest Elementary! This quiet pocket neighborhood of approximately 150 homes features a one-way in, one-way out, and has footbridge access to neighboring Candlelight Park. 9,282 sf interior lot. Well laid laid out home offers enjoyable living spaces not only inside, but on the front porch as well as the oversized covered backyard patio complete with a LED lighting, ceiling fan, audio speakers for entertaining. Updates include an opened-up floor plan, kitchen cabinets, granite counter, stainless steel appliances, plantation blinds & double shower w/seat in master bath w/redesigned cabinetry. Other features include original, hardwood floors in formal living, formal dining, all BR's. All other flooring is durable ceramic tile. Energy efficient 2 stage HVAC system (2017). Garage epoxy floor, smart garage door opener. NEVER FLOODED! Come see this gem for yourself.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Bisha

My Castle Realty License #0508227 Listed on: 05/28/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Frances DuMay

Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office License #0486453

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,505

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,282 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,674 Sq Ft Home
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Ventilation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Ella Lee Forest HOA, Phone Number (713) 806-0229
  • Ella Lee Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Outdoor Shed, Washer, Dryer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,505

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2131
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Ella Lee Forest
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:084-548-000-0149
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1674.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: 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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 50.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Ella Lee Forest HOA
  • Phone: 713-806-0229
  • Association: Yes

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

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9505.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Locke Michael John and Black Marguerite Ann
Bought by
Smith Marilyn and Smith James
Seller's Agent
Gary Bisha
My Castle Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Frances DuMay
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
List Price
$495,000
Current Estimated Value
$661,133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.37%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$266,612
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$394,521

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Black Marguerite Ann and Locke Michael John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,100
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2010
Sold by
Chase Home Finance Llc
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2010
Sold by
Makwana Hemang and Makwana Shilpa
Bought by
Chase Home Finance Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2010
Sold by
Makwana Shilpa S
Bought by
Makwana Hemang A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2008
Sold by
Winkler Jeffrey K and Lewis Emryss L
Bought by
Makwana Hemang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,901
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Hornes Martin and Hornes Michelle
Bought by
Winkler Jeffrey K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2002
Sold by
Flores Kasandra Vitacca
Bought by
Hornes Martin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,501
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2001
Sold by
Fiorenza Joseph A
Bought by
Vitacca Kasandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,850
Interest Rate
7.05%
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
Smith Marilyn -- None Available
Black Marguerite Ann -- First American Title
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Chase Home Finance Llc $258,368 None Available
Makwana Hemang A -- None Available
Makwana Hemang -- Startex Title Company
Winkler Jeffrey K -- American Title Co
Hornes Martin -- Stewart Title
Vitacca Kasandra -- Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Marilyn $300,000
Previous Owner Black Marguerite Ann $181,100
Previous Owner Makwana Hemang $226,901
Previous Owner Winkler Jeffrey K $190,000
Previous Owner Hornes Martin $146,501
Previous Owner Vitacca Kasandra $144,850
Closed Makwana Hemang A $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/08/2025 06/08/25 Off Market -- -- --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 Sold -- -- --
07/06/2020 07/06/20 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2020 05/28/20 For Sale $495,000 -- $296 / 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 $6,635 $764,362 $281,245 $483,117
2024 $6,635 $700,657 $281,245 $419,412
2023 $6,635 $676,003 $281,245 $394,758
2022 $12,818 $582,115 $281,245 $300,870
2021 $11,088 $475,740 $281,245 $194,495
2020 $10,455 $493,597 $281,245 $212,352
2019 $9,932 $392,500 $281,245 $111,255
2018 $7,500 $392,500 $281,245 $111,255
2017 $8,816 $392,500 $281,245 $111,255
2016 $8,014 $392,500 $281,245 $111,255
2015 $5,235 $489,536 $281,245 $208,291
2014 $5,235 $261,944 $187,496 $74,448
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Bisha

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gary Bisha

    My Castle Realty

    (713) 683-0054

    17 in this area

    1,516 Total Sales

    Gary Bisha
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mary Frances DuMay

    Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

    (713) 724-0577

    2 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Mary Frances DuMay
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 98874206

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0845480000149

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

1611 Del Norte St, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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