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$2,495,000
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1237 Althea Drive

Houston, TX 77018
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
5,867 Ft²
$12,251
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Stunning home on one of Oak Forest's largest lots, Zoned to Oak Forest Elementary. This striking 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home pairs luxurious design with exceptional functionality. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, chef's kitchen, additional scullery kitchen, and full wet bar. Primary bedroom features tower windows, sitting area, beverage center, oversized walk-in closet w/ dressing area, an elegant chandelier over looks soaking tub, His and Her White Oak vanities, and dramatic 7-foot shower. Extra large covered back patio w/ outdoor dining, fireplace and summer kitchen, overlooking a huge backyard. A private downstairs guest en-suite, 3 secondary bedrooms up all w/ private bath and closet. Game room with surround-sound and true dark media room. Large home office, beautiful utility room up, mudroom entry from Oversized garage w/ workshop. Foam insulation, whole-home dehumidifier, tankless water heaters. Solar, Generator, EV charger, smart-home, and elevator-ready. Security cameras, alarm included!
Unit Size
5,867 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.28 acres
Price per sqft
$425
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1949

Listed By

Mark Maniha
Mark Maniha Real Estate

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Last updated: 15 days ago (HAR #21132557)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 28, 2026 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Aug 27, 2026 Listed by Mark Maniha Real Estate $2,495,000
Listed by Mark Maniha Real Estate
May 28, 2026 Price Decreased $2,599,000
↓ $76K (2.8%)
Price Decreased
May 15, 2026 Listed by Mark Maniha Real Estate $2,675,000
Listed by Mark Maniha Real Estate
Stunning Home by New Oak Homes, Designed specifically for this Oversized 12,160sqft Corner Lot zoned Oak Forest Elementary, this home has it all! 5/6 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bath, Full Secondary Prep Kitchen, Wet Bar, Family Kitchen, Huge Covered back patio with Fireplace and outdoor Kitchen, oversized garage! Private Home Office, Utility room on each floor, MUD room entry, Guest En-suite Down, tucked away for privacy. The Primary Bedroom feels like a retreat, with Tower Windows, Sitting Area, Oversized Walk-in closest, Beverage Center, Primary bathroom boasts soaking tub, her vanity area, his and hers vanities, all with beautiful natural light, and Massive 7' shower. Upstairs 3 Large Secondary Bedrooms all include private baths and closet. Dedicated dark Media Room(possible 6 bed), Large Game Room wired Sur Sound. Whole home dehumidifier, Elevator Ready, Foam Insulation, Tankless Heaters, EV Chargers, Solar and Smart Home Ready. Huge back yard Plenty room for Pool. Security Cameras Included!
Apr 28, 2026 Withdrawn -
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Property Highlights

Garage
Elevator
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Double-Wide Driveway
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 5
Interior Features: Elevator, High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Atrium, Formal Entry/Foyer, Prewired for Alarm System, 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Water Heater, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Induction Cooktop, Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Tile, Wood, Engineered Wood
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Outside, Gas Log, Wood Burning
Fireplaces: 2
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 5867
Property Condition: New Construction
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built: 2026
Builder Name: New Oak Homes LLC
Building Area Total: 5867
Other Structures: Workshop
Window Features: Insulated/Low-E windows
Construction Materials: Spray Foam Insulation, Brick, Cement Siding, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Lot Size Area: 0.2792
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.2792
Lot Size Square Feet: 12160
Lot Size Dimensions: 120 x 126 x 103 x 87
Water Source: Public
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heating Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Park, Picnic Area, Playground

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1949
  • Effective Year Built: 1949
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 5
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 1
  • Exterior Walls Type: 3
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Garage Square Area: 560
  • Parking Space Count: 4
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 129

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,440
  • Total Building Area: 1,748
  • Gross Building Area: 1,748
  • Building Area: 1,748
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,748
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: OAK FOREST SEC 1
  • Land Acres: 0000000240
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1001
  • State Land Use Code: A1
  • Legal Description 1: LT 1 BLK 5 OAK FOREST SEC 1

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Houston Independent School District
  • School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
  • Census Tract: 531100

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 5260C
  • Account Number: 0730990050001
  • District: 061
  • Parcel: 073-099-005-0001
  • Block: 5
  • Lot: 1
  • Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
  • Latitude: 29.8249
  • Longitude: -95.4315

    Address

  • Full Address: 1237 Althea Dr
  • Address - House Number: 1237
  • Address - Street Name: Althea
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: TX
  • City Name: Houston
  • Carrier Code: C011
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5230
  • Zip Code: 77018

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 2,024
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,030,028
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2021
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 061

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2226
  • Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 592,999
  • High Value: 725,009
  • Low Value: 460,989

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $467,793
  • Market Land Value: $449,820
  • Market Improvement Value: $17,973

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $467,793
  • Assessed Land Value: $449,820
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $17,973

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 10, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 14, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 70
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021-524342
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1237 Althea Drive built and last sold?
The property at 1237 Althea Drive was built in 1949 and last sold on Sep 10, 2021 for $525,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1237 Althea Drive is $2,497,744.
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