NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1917 Althea Dr Houston, TX 77018

Oak Forest-Garden Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $461,000 - $515,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,248 Sq Ft
$390/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2019

Current estimated payment $3,161/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • High Ceiling
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of March 2019

Charming single family home nestled on a desirable block in Oak Forest with manicured lawn, mature trees and inviting landscape. This home features 3 bedrooms & 1 bath with updated plumbing; well executed floor plan and generous natural light. The kitchen boasts white cabinets, neutral tiles and granite countertops. Custom built-ins provide ample storage in the master bedroom & den area. French doors open to large back patio and expansive backyard. Sellers have architectural plans for a detached two car garage upon request.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Silva

Happen Houston License #0593742 Listed on: 01/16/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Lacy DeSouza

Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights License #0651626

Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,560 Sq Ft Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Stevens Elementary School
  • Black Middle School
  • Waltrip High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Oak Forest Sec 10 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,286

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1736
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Forest Sec 10
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:073-100-061-0003
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1248.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • 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: 8286.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Mar 11, 2019
Sold by
Hodges James C and Hodges Courtney Nicole
Bought by
Cardinal James M
Seller's Agent
Michael Silva
Happen Houston
Buyer's Agent
Lacy DeSouza
Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights
List Price
$359,000
Current Estimated Value
$486,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$360,589
Outstanding Balance
$317,019
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$169,090

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Krause Blake Edward and Krause Meredith Paige
Bought by
Hodgers James C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,900
Interest Rate
4.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2011
Sold by
Green Jacob R and Green Maryl
Bought by
Krause Blake Edward and Krause Meredith Paige

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,676
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2008
Sold by
Tc Homes Llc
Bought by
Green Jacob R and Green Maryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,953
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2008
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Bought by
Tc Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2008
Sold by
Railey James E
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co and Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-5

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
Lombardo Joseph B and Lombardo Patricia M
Bought by
Railey James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,880
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1993
Sold by
Drabek Larry W and Drabek Bernadette Lombardo
Bought by
Lombardo Joseph B and Lombardo Patricia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,950
Interest Rate
7.29%
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
Cardinal James M -- None Available
Hodgers James C -- None Available
Krause Blake Edward -- Etc
Green Jacob R -- Fidelity National Title
Tc Homes Llc -- None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $112,879 None Available
Railey James E -- American Title Co
Lombardo Joseph B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cardinal James M $360,589
Previous Owner Hodgers James C $324,900
Previous Owner Krause Blake Edward $204,676
Previous Owner Green Jacob R $159,953
Previous Owner Railey James E $103,880
Previous Owner Lombardo Joseph B $47,950
Closed Railey James E $25,970
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/31/2021 12/31/21 Off Market -- -- --
03/12/2019 03/12/19 Sold -- -- --
02/10/2019 02/10/19 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $359,000 -- $288 / 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 $7,348 $497,894 $383,760 $114,134
2024 $7,348 $490,008 $361,620 $128,388
2023 $7,348 $468,817 $361,620 $107,197
2022 $9,086 $412,659 $317,340 $95,319
2021 $8,971 $384,925 $295,200 $89,725
2020 $8,908 $367,859 $295,200 $72,659
2019 $9,245 $369,284 $295,200 $74,084
2018 $6,455 $332,121 $258,300 $73,821
2017 $8,294 $332,121 $258,300 $73,821
2016 $7,540 $332,121 $258,300 $73,821
2015 $4,915 $360,496 $258,300 $102,196
2014 $4,915 $305,093 $236,160 $68,933
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michael Silva

    Happen Houston

    (713) 391-8637

    145 in this area

    404 Total Sales

    Michael Silva
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  • Lacy DeSouza

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lacy DeSouza

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights

    (281) 660-8700

    3 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Lacy DeSouza
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 37871334

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0731000610003

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

1917 Althea Dr, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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