NOT LISTED FOR SALE

978 Thornton Rd Houston, TX 77018

Oak Forest-Garden Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $566,000 - $847,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,223 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2019

Current estimated payment $4,992/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of April 2019

You’ll love this beautiful home located under gracious oaks on a large corner lot in desirable Shepherd Park Plaza! The open floor plan features a huge living room with built-ins, hardwood floors and corner fireplace that opens to an updated kitchen with oversized breakfast bar, tiled flooring and back splash, slab granite and stainless appliances. The master bedroom has built-ins, walk-in closet and master bathroom with granite, dual sinks and large tiled walk-in shower. Convenient half bathroom in utility room. Relax in your large landscaped yard with amazing mature trees and sprinkler system, covered breezeway and patio. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Creston Inderrieden

Realty Of America, LLC License #0556384 Listed on: 03/29/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela White

Monarch Real Estate & Ranch License #0685672

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,959

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 9,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,223 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors
  • Attic Fan
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Durham Elementary School
  • Black Middle School
  • Waltrip High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Shepherd Park Plaza A Sec 02 Rep Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,959

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2204
  • Subdivision Name: Shepherd Park Plaza A Sec 02 Rep
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Doors, Thermostat, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:095-369-001-0409
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 2223.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fully Fenced, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11959.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2012
Sold by
Nail Lucia and Nail Evan B
Bought by
Kumar Viswanath K and Kumar Radhika
Current Estimated Value
$750,172

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2006
Sold by
Duke Alan Garrett and Duke Krista Ann
Bought by
Nail Evan Burke and Nail Lucia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,500
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2000
Sold by
Hynes Gerald J and Hynes Joyce
Bought by
Duke Gary L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
8.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1998
Sold by
Schonefeld Floyd B and Schonefeld Dorothy Irene
Bought by
Hynes Gerald J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,900
Interest Rate
6.61%
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
Kumar Viswanath K -- American Title Company
Kumar Viswanath K -- American Title Company
Nail Evan Burke -- Etc
Duke Gary L -- Regency Title Company
Hynes Gerald J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nail Evan Burke $136,500
Previous Owner Duke Gary L $145,000
Previous Owner Hynes Gerald J $127,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/31/2021 12/31/21 Off Market -- -- --
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold -- -- --
03/31/2019 03/31/19 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2019 03/29/19 For Sale $510,000 -- $229 / 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 $12,357 $801,647 $353,000 $448,647
2024 $12,357 $822,097 $353,000 $469,097
2023 $12,357 $717,019 $317,700 $399,319
2022 $14,474 $699,532 $317,700 $381,832
2021 $13,613 $598,501 $317,700 $280,801
2020 $12,859 $531,000 $264,750 $266,250
2019 $13,155 $521,104 $264,750 $256,354
2018 $5,741 $472,594 $264,750 $207,844
2017 $11,950 $472,594 $264,750 $207,844
2016 $11,495 $491,661 $264,750 $226,911
2015 $5,438 $474,488 $264,750 $209,738
2014 $5,438 $422,098 $220,625 $201,473
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Creston Inderrieden

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Creston Inderrieden

    Realty Of America, LLC

    (713) 301-4054

    92 in this area

    223 Total Sales

    Creston Inderrieden
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Angela White

    Monarch Real Estate & Ranch

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 4312023

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0953690010409

Texas Harris County Houston 77018 Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

978 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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