NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38 Sandalwood Dr Houston, TX 77024

Memorial Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,071,000 - $2,583,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,434 Sq Ft
$524/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 19, 2022

Current estimated payment $15,457/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Frostwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Lake Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

Beautiful sprawling ranch house in premier Memorial neighborhood. Home sits on a very large lot, features several living areas, a guest suite, large pool w/ rock waterfall, close to Sandalwood Lake. 5 bd, formals, game/media rm, family rm, study, pool. Neutral oak wood floors sanded & restained, high ceilings, beautiful updates. Easy hardiplank exterior w/ fresh paint, all new exterior lights w/ auto-on @ sunset. Did not flood. Sandalwood Lakes are restricted to community residents w/ lifeguards on duty. Playground available for private parties, annual holiday parties held there. Active community w/ women's assoc, extra constable security provided, backdoor trash pick up, SBISD school bus pickup & drop off at corner of Knipp/Sandalwood. Included in lease are: washer/dryer/2 refrigerators/pool equipment/yard equipment in back shed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

J. Carter Breed

NewTrust Real Estate License #0426420 Listed on: 07/14/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Wells

Del Monte Realty License #0565738

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,701

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165x125
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $121 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,434 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Solar Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Hollywood Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

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

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Sandalwood Civic Association, Phone Number (713) 305-0575
  • Sandalwood Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,701

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$121 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5081
  • Lot Size: 165X125
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Sandalwood
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, Insulation, Solar Screens, Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:085-550-000-0001
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Hollywood Bath, High Ceilings, Marble Counters, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 4434.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision, Wooded
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

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: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)
  • Association Fee: 1450.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Sandalwood Civic
  • Phone: 713-305-0575
  • 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)

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 47701.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2022
Closed on
Aug 18, 2022
Sold by
Jmk And Jgk Holdings Llc
Bought by
Talbott Lee Austin and Talbott Marie Lee
Seller's Agent
J. Carter Breed
NewTrust Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katie Wells
Del Monte Realty
List Price
$174,900
Current Estimated Value
$2,324,552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,671,267
Outstanding Balance
$1,595,111
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$729,441

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2021
Sold by
Koch James M and Koch Janette G
Bought by
Jmk And Jgk Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2001
Sold by
Bakonyi Andras and Bakonyi Nicola V
Bought by
Koch James M and Koch Janette G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$696,000
Interest Rate
7.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1997
Sold by
Ohern John L
Bought by
Bakonyi Andras

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1996
Sold by
Ohern Nancy K
Bought by
Ohern John L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.92%
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
Talbott Lee Austin -- None Listed On Document
Jmk And Jgk Holdings Llc -- None Listed On Document
Koch James M -- Houston Title
Bakonyi Andras -- Title Agency #21
Ohern John L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Talbott Lee Austin $1,671,267
Previous Owner Koch James M $696,000
Previous Owner Bakonyi Andras $350,000
Closed Koch James M $87,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2024 09/01/24 Off Market $6,700 -- --
08/20/2022 08/20/22 Off Market -- -- --
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Sold -- -- --
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Price Changed $1,749,000 +900.0% $394 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 For Sale $174,900 0.0% $39 / Sq Ft
09/07/2019 09/07/19 Rented $6,700 +11.7% --
08/19/2019 08/19/19 For Rent $6,000 -10.4% --
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Rented $6,700 -- --
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 $36,720 $2,460,900 $1,425,320 $1,035,580
2024 $36,720 $2,150,000 $1,336,238 $813,762
2023 $36,720 $1,822,216 $1,247,155 $575,061
2022 $42,083 $1,800,000 $1,247,155 $552,845
2021 $39,785 $1,629,560 $1,247,155 $382,405
2020 $39,578 $1,579,579 $1,247,155 $332,424
2019 $53,329 $2,037,027 $1,247,155 $789,872
2018 $19,221 $1,963,747 $1,247,155 $716,592
2017 $47,741 $1,963,747 $1,247,155 $716,592
2016 $43,401 $1,963,747 $1,247,155 $716,592
2015 $28,984 $1,736,677 $1,068,990 $667,687
2014 $28,984 $1,604,887 $1,068,990 $535,897
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J. Carter Breed

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    J. Carter Breed

    NewTrust Real Estate

    (713) 482-2222

    20 in this area

    151 Total Sales

    J. Carter Breed
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  • Katie Wells

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Katie Wells

    Del Monte Realty

    (713) 714-1255

    28 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Katie Wells
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  • Thea McShay

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Thea McShay

    Bernstein Realty

    (713) 724-7684

    3 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Thea McShay
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26699092

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0855500000001

Texas Harris County Houston 77024 Memorial

38 Sandalwood Dr, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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