NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 W Forest Dr Houston, TX 77079

Memorial Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,115,000 - $1,261,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,430 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2024

Current estimated payment $6,827/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Hollywood Bathroom
  • Meadow Wood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of July 2024

This stunning colonial home in the desirable Yorkshire neighborhood, off Memorial Dr., combines classic elegance and thoughtful updates. The residence features a den with mahogany French doors opening to a partially covered patio and a landscaped garden. The seamless floorplan blends formal and family living spaces, enhanced by crown molding and solid wood doors. The main level includes a primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and an en suite featuring separate areas for vanity, shower, and an additional sink, accessed via a cozy room suitable for a study or media room.

Upstairs, four bedrooms include two connected by an updated Jack-and-Jill bathroom and a spacious balcony. Additional features include a full bath in the hallway, substantial closet space in each bedroom, and a lush backyard shaded by mature trees. A detached two-car garage hides an impressive backup generator ensuring preparedness for any weather. Importantly, the home remained dry during Harvey.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Boudreaux

Walzel Properties - Corporate Office License #0802724 Listed on: 04/19/2024

Walzel Properties - Corporate Office

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Moncrief

Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office License #0229748

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,075

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $73 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,430 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Hollywood Bathroom

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Ventilation

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Meadow Wood Elementary School
  • Spring Forest Middle School
  • Stratford High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Yorkshire Civic Association, Phone Number (281) 217-7325
  • Yorkshire Subdivision

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,075

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$73 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2753
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Yorkshire
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Radiant Attic Barrier, Appliances, Doors, HVAC, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:095-209-000-0017
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Hollywood Bath, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Tub Shower, Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3430.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electric: Generator
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Prewired, Security System Owned, 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

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)
  • Amenities: Guard
  • Association Fee: 875.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Yorkshire Civic Association
  • Phone: 281-217-7325
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: MEADOW WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 49 - Spring Branch
  • High School: STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH)
  • Middle Or Junior School: SPRING FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16075.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2024
Closed on
Jul 25, 2024
Sold by
Eustice David R and Eustice Catherine S
Bought by
Sorrells William Clayton and Sorrells Anne Caroline
Seller's Agent
Ryan Boudreaux
Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Moncrief
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
List Price
$1,265,000
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$1,182,193

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Outstanding Balance
$847,030
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$335,163

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1995
Sold by
Matthews Charles W and Matthews Karen
Bought by
Eustice David R and Eustice Catherine S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.01%
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
Sorrells William Clayton -- Providence Title Company
Eustice David R -- Texas American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sorrells William Clayton $860,000
Previous Owner Eustice David R $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Sold -- -- --
06/06/2024 06/06/24 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2024 04/29/24 Price Changed $1,200,500 -5.1% $350 / Sq Ft
04/19/2024 04/19/24 For Sale $1,265,000 -- $369 / 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 $6,343 $1,075,000 $587,208 $487,792
2024 $6,343 $773,524 $587,208 $186,316
2023 $6,343 $828,203 $587,208 $240,995
2022 $16,017 $718,743 $533,825 $184,918
2021 $15,206 $622,802 $480,443 $142,359
2020 $16,852 $672,593 $480,443 $192,150
2019 $16,934 $646,816 $480,443 $166,373
2018 $4,235 $632,700 $480,443 $152,257
2017 $16,958 $654,580 $480,443 $174,137
2016 $15,416 $652,898 $480,443 $172,455
2015 $10,160 $652,898 $480,443 $172,455
2014 $10,160 $574,006 $427,060 $146,946
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ryan Boudreaux

    Walzel Properties - Corporate Office

    (832) 660-7783

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Ryan Boudreaux
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Nancy Moncrief

    Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

    (713) 942-6818

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Nancy Moncrief
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 56994565

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0952090000017

Texas Harris County Houston 77079 Memorial

655 W Forest Dr, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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