NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Melton St Magnolia, TX 77354

Estimated Value: $395,000 - $434,354

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,430 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2021

Current estimated payment $2,766/month

107 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Barn
  • Deck
  • Willie E. Williams Elementary School Rated A-
  • Stables
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2021

What a rare find! Peaceful country living in highly sought-after Magnolia. This spacious home features an open concept living area with an EYE CATHCHING round fireplace, vaulted ceilings with wood beams and plenty of natural light! Perfect for family gatherings or entertaining with both formal living and dining areas. Three bedrooms, plus a good-sized bonus room that can be utilized as a fourth bedroom. A spacious laundry room adjacent to the mud room. Enjoy recent renovations including the oversized two car garage. The yard is well shaded with mature native pecan trees. Property is completely fenced and cross-fenced and includes a large pole barn with 2 stalls and pens. This beautiful 1.99 acre lot has NEVER FLOODED ! Bring your horses! This is a MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Noreen Alreth

The Sears Group License #0450665 Listed on: 06/02/2021

The Sears Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesus Ramos

CB&A, Realtors License #0754834

CB&A, Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,947

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 1.99 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Electric Gate
  • Additional Parking
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,430 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Willie E. Williams Elementary School
  • Magnolia Junior High School
  • Magnolia West High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Barn
  • Stables

Community Details

  • Sones Benson City Of Magnolia Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Roses by mailbox/2 barn gates/shelf in chicken pen

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,947

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9896
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Sones Benson City of Magnolia
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One, Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48339:0541-00-00301
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 2430.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: Roses by mailbox/2 barn gates/shelf in chicken pen
  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Stable(s), Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Boat, Electric Gate, Garage, Oversized

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: WILLIE E. WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 36 - Magnolia
  • High School: MAGNOLIA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MAGNOLIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4947.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2021
Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Novotny Gordon and Novotny Lisa M
Bought by
Lovelady Cristalynn and Lovelady Christopher
Seller's Agent
Noreen Alreth
The Sears Group
Buyer's Agent
Jesus Ramos
CB&A, Realtors
List Price
$425,000
Current Estimated Value
$421,089

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Outstanding Balance
$269,924
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,165

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2006
Sold by
Mcbride Ray and Mcbride Vera Mae
Bought by
Novotny Gordon and Novotny Lisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Lovelady Cristalynn -- Stewart Title
Novotny Gordon -- Stewart Title Houston Div
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lovelady Cristalynn $296,000
Previous Owner Novotny Gordon $134,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Sold -- -- --
09/18/2021 09/18/21 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 For Sale $425,000 -- $175 / 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 $6,514 $385,425 $179,064 $206,361
2024 $6,758 $355,188 $179,064 $176,124
2023 $6,758 $360,700 $179,060 $181,640
2022 $7,080 $330,890 $149,220 $181,670
2021 $5,080 $224,410 $99,480 $135,380
2020 $5,076 $204,010 $99,480 $135,410
2019 $4,602 $185,460 $99,480 $112,830
2018 $3,801 $168,600 $55,710 $112,890
2017 $4,356 $168,630 $55,710 $112,920
2016 $4,276 $165,530 $55,710 $113,000
2015 $3,330 $150,480 $39,790 $119,470
2014 $3,330 $136,800 $39,790 $114,160
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Noreen Alreth

    The Sears Group

    (713) 357-0068

    82 Total Sales

    Noreen Alreth
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jesus Ramos

    CB&A, Realtors

    (713) 419-2367

    13 Total Sales

    Jesus Ramos
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 67874795

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0541-00-00301

Texas Montgomery County Magnolia 77354

553 Melton St, Magnolia, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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