NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8913 Van Allen Dr Spring, TX 77381

Research Forest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $714,966 - $843,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,612 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 9, 2018

Current estimated payment $4,883 / mo

Highlights

  • Wine Room
  • Media Room
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Lamar Elementary School Rated A-
  • LEED For Homes
  • Green Roof

About This Home

As of December 2020

Gorgeous low maintenance home in the gated community of Founders Reserve! Just minutes to I-45, Hughes Landing, Market Street, Cynthia Woods Pavilion and the very best of shopping and dining! This 4 bedroom, 3/1 bath home includes a private study, formal dining room, game room and media room! Finishes include hardwood and tile flooring, built-out master closet that leads into laundry, full plantation shutters throughout, granite counter tops, large kitchen with island, built-in desk space and professional grade appliances! Covered back patio with wrought iron fencing, fireplace and view to wooded reserve, great for privacy! Home did NOT flood!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lisa Weatherby

LMW Property Management License #0513997 Listed on: 09/19/2020

Last Renter's Agent

Lee Smalley

Energy Realty License #0662724

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 5,422 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $98 per month

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,612 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • LEED For Homes
  • National Green Building Certification (NAHB)
  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rated Property
  • Green Roof
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Ventilation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 9/19/20
  • Long Term Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • Founders Reserve Management Association
  • Founders Reserve Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

5,422 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$98 per month

Parking

3

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Long Term
  • Available Date: 2020-09-19

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1245
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Founders Reserve
  • Architectural Style: Detached, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:$500 per pet. $250 non refundable.
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48339:5178-00-03900
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Separate Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3612.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Media Room, Utility Room, Wine Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Subdivision, Wooded
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Prewired, Security System Leased, Controlled Access, 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: Community Pool, Curbs
  • Association Name: Founders Reserve Management
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, Pet Deposit

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 11 - Conroe

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation
  • Green Building Verification Type: Environments For Living, ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, HERS Index Score, LEED For Homes, NAHB Green Building Certified

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2018
Closed on
Aug 9, 2018
Sold by
Benke Russell and Benke Kristen
Bought by
Chen Yong F and Liu Shuainan
Seller's Agent
Feng Liu
Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
Buyer's Agent
Ramona Jaouani
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - The Woodlands
Current Estimated Value
$763,242

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$173,692
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$589,550

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Darling Homes Of Houston Ltd
Bought by
Benke Russell and Benke Kristen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
4.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 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
$5,000,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Chen Yong F -- Capital Title
Benke Russell -- Dhh Title Company
Darling Homes Of Houston Ltd -- Dhh Title Houston Kf 137
Benke Russell -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Yong F $200,000
Previous Owner Benke Russell $292,000
Previous Owner Benke Russell $5,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Off Market -- -- --
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Off Market $3,500 -- --
12/09/2020 12/09/20 Rented $3,400 +3.0% --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Under Contract -- -- --
09/19/2020 09/19/20 For Rent $3,300 -5.7% --
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Rented $3,500 -2.8% --
08/14/2018 08/14/18 For Rent $3,600 +2.9% --
08/14/2018 08/14/18 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
08/09/2018 08/09/18 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
07/10/2018 07/10/18 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2018 05/07/18 For Sale $474,900 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
09/23/2017 09/23/17 Rented $3,500 +9.4% --
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/09/2017 08/09/17 For Rent $3,200 -- --
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 $8,095 $697,820 $56,680 $641,140
2024 $8,116 $650,000 $56,680 $593,320
2023 $8,116 $650,000 $56,680 $593,320
2022 $9,686 $588,150 $56,680 $531,470
2021 $9,632 $550,750 $56,680 $494,070
2020 $9,940 $539,000 $56,680 $482,320
2019 $8,676 $453,190 $56,680 $396,510
2018 $10,391 $542,770 $56,680 $486,090
2017 $10,427 $542,770 $56,680 $486,090
2016 $10,427 $542,770 $56,680 $486,090
2015 $8,614 $500,310 $56,680 $479,810
2014 $8,614 $454,830 $56,680 $440,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Weatherby

    Landlord's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Weatherby

    LMW Property Management

    (832) 233-9203

    54 Total Sales

    Lisa Weatherby
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  • Lee Smalley

    Tenant's Agent in 2020

    Lee Smalley

    Energy Realty

    (832) 599-5524

    26 Total Sales

    Lee Smalley
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  • Haley Garcia

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Haley Garcia

    Real Broker, LLC

    (936) 238-7122

    4 in this area

    329 Total Sales

    Haley Garcia
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Feng Liu

    Walzel Properties - Corporate Office

    (281) 716-5501

    38 Total Sales

    Feng Liu
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Ramona Jaouani

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - The Woodlands

    (281) 222-6451

    21 Total Sales

    Ramona Jaouani
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  • Mike Seder

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Mike Seder

    eXp Realty LLC

    (281) 602-8823

    1 in this area

    1,074 Total Sales

    Mike Seder
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 37385538

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5178-00-03900

Texas Montgomery County Spring 77381 Research Forest

8913 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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