NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8897 Van Allen Dr Spring, TX 77381

Research Forest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $479,181 - $568,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,110 Sq Ft
$250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 8, 2020

Current estimated payment $3,262 / mo

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Located in a master-planned community
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lamar Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2020

Beautifully updated 2-2-2 patio home in the front of The Woodlands with study & formal dining in the gated community of Founders Reserve. Ideal for buyers wanting a low maintenance, lock & leave home in a quiet and secure neighborhood. Keyless entry pads to front door, garage. Nestled in gorgeous landscaping with many raised garden beds and young fruit trees. Easy outdoor maintenance provided by pavers with PVC drainage underground, drip irrigation for pots, raised beds, and a 6-zone irrigation system for optimal water conservation. All can be enjoyed from covered back patio with private yard that backs to greenbelt. High-end interior includes hardwoods, double-pane windows, plantation shutters, LED recessed lighting and Control4 sound system with speakers throughout. Stone fireplace w/gas logs. Large open kitchen with upgraded stainless appliances, under-cabinet lighting, pull-out shelves in pantry, water filtration system. Low taxes with no MUD! Must see all of this expressive style!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Blosser

Blosser Realty License #0482277 Listed on: 09/29/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Luis Esparza

LV Properties License #0596075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,982

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 5,418 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $103 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,110 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Lamar Elementary School
  • Knox Junior High School
  • The Woodlands College Park High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (713) 332-4643
  • Built by Darling Homes
  • Founders Reserve Subdivision
  • Located in a master-planned community
  • Greenbelt

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,982

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

5,418 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$103 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1244
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Founders Reserve
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48339:407513
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Reverse Osmosis System
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Tub Shower, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2110.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

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

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
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Master Planned Community, Curbs
  • Association Fee: 1232.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: First Service Residential
  • Phone: 713-332-4643
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CONROE)
  • Junior High Dist: 11 - Conroe
  • High School: THE WOODLANDS COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: KNOX JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 51780003500
  • Additional Parcels: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5982.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2020
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Stave Robert and Stave Barbara
Bought by
Mudd Karen
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Blosser
Blosser Realty
Buyer's Agent
Luis Esparza
LV Properties
List Price
$439,900
Current Estimated Value
$527,795

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.76%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$175,518
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$352,277

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2017
Closed on
Jul 10, 2017
Sold by
Garcia Haley and Garcia Haley Ann
Bought by
Stave Robert and Stave Barbara
Seller's Agent
Haley Garcia
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Blosser
Blosser Realty
List Price
$415,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2015
Sold by
Laubenstein Jason Joseph
Bought by
Garcia Haley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2011
Sold by
Darling Homes Of Houston Ltd
Bought by
Garcia Haley Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,291
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2011
Sold by
Amegy Mortgage Company L L C
Bought by
Darling Homes Of Houston Ltd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,750,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Mudd Karen -- None Available
Stave Robert -- Capital Title
Garcia Haley -- None Available
Garcia Haley Ann -- Dhh Title Company
Darling Homes Of Houston Ltd -- Dhh Title Houston Kf 137
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mudd Karen $200,000
Previous Owner Garcia Haley Ann $274,291
Previous Owner Darling Homes Of Houston Ltd $19,750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Sold -- -- --
11/08/2020 11/08/20 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2020 09/29/20 For Sale $439,900 +6.0% $208 / Sq Ft
07/14/2017 07/14/17 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2017 06/09/17 For Sale $415,000 -- $197 / 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 $4,294 $500,500 -- --
2024 $4,386 $455,000 $56,674 $398,326
2023 $4,386 $455,000 $56,680 $398,320
2022 $7,081 $430,000 $56,680 $373,320
2021 $7,084 $405,090 $56,680 $348,410
2020 $6,580 $356,810 $56,680 $326,970
2019 $6,210 $324,370 $56,680 $267,690
2018 $6,724 $389,670 $56,680 $332,990
2017 $7,486 $389,670 $56,680 $332,990
2016 $7,486 $389,670 $56,680 $332,990
2015 $6,312 $369,580 $56,680 $328,670
2014 $6,312 $335,980 $56,680 $302,020
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Carolyn Blosser

    Blosser Realty

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Luis Esparza

    LV Properties

  • Haley Garcia

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Haley Garcia

    Real Broker, LLC

    (936) 238-7122

    3 in this area

    329 Total Sales

    Haley Garcia
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41719687

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5178-00-03500

Texas Montgomery County Spring 77381 Research Forest

8897 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX

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