$1,350,000
SOLD SEP 12, 2024
Last list price
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,869 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$471 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frostwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2024

A rare opportunity in Whispering Oaks/Bunker Hill Village to live now, remodel or build! This square-shaped 11,200 sq ft lot is ideally situated just moments away from Frostwood Elementary School. The home is being sold "as is," but it presents with limitless potential for renovation or immediate occupancy while you plan your ideal build. Zoned to highly sought-after SBISD Schools (Frostwood, Memorial MS, and Memorial HS), this neighborhood embodies a charming small-town atmosphere with frequent neighborhood gatherings and friends & families enjoying front-yard activities. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to make this place your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Tucker

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0602291 Listed on: 07/18/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Melinda Dawes

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0667508

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,407

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,869 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Frostwood Elementary School
  • Memorial Middle School
  • Memorial High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Whispering Oaks Association, Phone Number (713) 818-4822
  • Whispering Oaks Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,407

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Memorial heading east from Gessner turn right onto Plantation and home is down on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2571
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Whispering Oaks
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer
  • Living Area: 2869.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Media Room, Office
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electric Gate, Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)
  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Whispering Oaks
  • Phone: 713-818-4822
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: FROSTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 49 - Spring Branch
  • High School: MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH)
  • Middle Or Junior School: MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH)

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20407.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2024
Closed on
Sep 12, 2024
Sold by
Smith Stephen Blair and Smith Amy Bagby
Bought by
Laird Custom Homes Inc
Seller's Agent
Robin Tucker
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melinda Dawes
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-7.41%
Views
8

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Original Mortgage
$2,142,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,128,820
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
-$828,476

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2006
Sold by
Herren Thomas H
Bought by
Smith Stephen Blair and Smith Amy Bagby

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2001
Sold by
Herren Lynn B
Bought by
Herren Thomas H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,650
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2000
Sold by
Seliskar Daniel J and Seliskar Fontaine M
Bought by
Herren Thomas H and Herren Lynn B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,950
Interest Rate
8.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1998
Sold by
Livingston J Robert and Livingston Melinda H
Bought by
Seliskar Daniel J and Seliskar Fontaine M

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
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1996
Sold by
Ragsdale George M and Ragsdale Laura Ledbetter
Bought by
Livingston J Robert and Livingston Melinda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
8.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1994
Sold by
Dria Dennis Edward and Dria Myra Ann
Bought by
Livingston J Robert and Livingston Melinda H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
5.5%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Old Republic National Title In
Vendors Lien -- Alamo Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Vendors Lien -- Texas American Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Charter Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Charter Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,142,000 Construction
Previous Owner $275,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $394,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $396,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $384,650 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $323,950 No Value Available
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $203,150 No Value Available
Closed $60,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $3,000,000 +122.2% $549 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 Sold -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2024 07/18/24 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $471 / 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 $18,205 $1,209,836 $689,000 $520,836
2023 $18,205 $1,156,929 $689,000 $467,929
2022 $20,464 $984,200 $689,000 $295,200
2021 $19,573 $974,300 $689,000 $285,300
2020 $18,197 $821,642 $689,000 $132,642
2019 $20,105 $871,600 $689,000 $182,600
2018 $4,267 $839,800 $657,200 $182,600
2017 $19,372 $839,800 $657,200 $182,600
2016 $20,872 $904,839 $657,200 $247,639
2015 $15,587 $904,839 $657,200 $247,639
2014 $15,587 $828,239 $604,200 $224,039
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 42664681

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0853540000028