NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8801 Echo Valley Dr Houston, TX 77055

Spring Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,252,000 - $1,334,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,422 Sq Ft
$378/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 26, 2024

Current estimated payment $8,206 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Game Room
  • Valley Oaks Elementary School Rated A
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of April 2024

Gorgeous, sun-filled, 5 BR, 3F/1H bath home on quiet cul-de-sac in Spring Valley Village. Designer finished home with 2 car garage, and play room. Large pool with a hot tub/spa. Spacious front and backyard with plenty of entertaining space. Primary BR conveniently located off the living room. Double walk in primary closets and bathroom. Downstairs formal dining room, large living room with gas fireplace and entertaining kitchen. Open first floor plan overlooks entire backyard for ease in watching children play in the pool/yard. Walk-in pantry & large breakfast room. Conveniently located with easy access to I-10 and Beltway 8, City Centre and Memorial City. Zoned to Valley Oaks Elementary, Spring Branchl MS and Memorial HS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Johnson

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #0640604 Listed on: 03/07/2024

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Octavia Pradia

Vylla Home License #0706771

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,804

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 10,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,422 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Schools

  • Valley Oaks Elementary School
  • Spring Branch Middle School
  • Memorial High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Tesla Charger/EV Charger

Community Details

Overview

  • Spring Valley Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,804

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

10,400 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2388
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Spring Valley Estates
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:115-442-000-0008
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Hot Tub/Spa, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry
  • Living Area: 3422.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Game Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: Tesla Charger/EV Charger
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Security: Security Gate
  • 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: Community Pool

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 18804.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2024
Closed on
Apr 26, 2024
Sold by
Knips Chad Alvin and Knips Christina Faye
Bought by
Sotelo Martha Elena and Silva Maria Esther
Seller's Agent
Dana Johnson
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Octavia Pradia
Vylla Home
List Price
$1,150,000
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$1,292,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Outstanding Balance
$677,438
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$614,795

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2021
Sold by
Riverway Builders Llc
Bought by
Bukowski Dana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Lang William and Lang Colleen
Bought by
Thompson Jonathan Neal and Thompson Laura Clegg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$652,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2016
Sold by
Shirley David Stephen and Shirley Paula S
Bought by
Proto Steven P and Proto Nira

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2013
Sold by
Lafuze William L and Lafuze William Leighton
Bought by
Knips Chad Alvin and Knips Christina Faye

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,200
Interest Rate
4.56%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2011
Sold by
Frederick Thomas Benjamin and Frederick Charles David
Bought by
Quesada Carlos F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2002
Sold by
Lafuze Teresa Emmitt
Bought by
Lafuze William Leighton

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2001
Sold by
Capps J Edward and Capps Connie I
Bought by
Lafuze William L

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
6.81%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sotelo Martha Elena -- Alamo Title
Bukowski Dana -- None Listed On Document
Thompson Jonathan Neal -- Old Republic National Title In
Thompson Jonathan Neal -- Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Proto Steven P -- None Available
Knips Chad Alvin -- Old Republic National Title
Knips Chad Alvin -- Old Republic National Title
Quesada Carlos F -- Charter Title Co
Lafuze William Leighton -- --
Lafuze William L -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sotelo Martha Elena $690,000
Previous Owner Bukowski Dana $267,000
Previous Owner Thompson Jonathan Neal $652,000
Previous Owner Knips Chad Alvin $170,200
Previous Owner Knips Chad Alvin $345,550
Previous Owner Lafuze William L $300,000
Closed Lafuze William Leighton $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Sold -- -- --
03/20/2024 03/20/24 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2024 03/15/24 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $336 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2024 03/13/24 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $336 / Sq Ft
03/10/2024 03/10/24 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $336 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

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 $14,555 $1,153,718 $663,000 $490,718
2024 $14,555 $939,345 $632,400 $306,945
2023 $14,555 $936,000 $591,600 $344,400
2022 $20,501 $929,478 $561,000 $368,478
2021 $19,450 $843,600 $535,500 $308,100
2020 $19,814 $838,603 $535,500 $303,103
2019 $20,634 $838,899 $535,500 $303,399
2018 $4,086 $804,157 $535,500 $268,657
2017 $19,808 $804,157 $535,500 $268,657
2016 $18,960 $779,000 $535,500 $243,500
2015 $12,607 $779,000 $535,500 $243,500
2014 $12,607 $636,133 $418,200 $217,933
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Dana Johnson

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (713) 478-0425

    5 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Dana Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Octavia Pradia

    Vylla Home

    (888) 519-7431

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Octavia Pradia
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 51978494

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1154420000008

Texas Harris County Houston 77055 Spring Valley

8801 Echo Valley Dr, Houston, TX

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