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!
New construction
Price cut: $104K (8/27)
$2,495,000
1237 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
5beds
5,867sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$425/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 36 days
- 442
- 42
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Maniha TREC #0594470 713-252-5086,
Mark Maniha Real Estate
Source: HAR,MLS#: 21132557
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 18x20
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14x16
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14x15
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13x14
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 11x18
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 14x18
Game room
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15x16
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 560
- Dimensions: 20x28
Media room
- Level: Second
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 14x21
Primary bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 16x18
Utility room
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11x13
Utility room
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10x15
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: 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, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Atrium, Elevator Shaft, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Prewired for Alarm System, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Outside, Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,867
- Total interior livable area: 5,867 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Common Area, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s), Adaptable For Elevator
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Side Yard, Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 126 x 103 x 87
- Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 0730990210001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Spray Foam Insulation, Brick, Cement Siding, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab on Builders Pier
- Roof: Composition,Metal,Energy Star/Reflective Roof
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2026
Details
- Builder name: New Oak Homes LLC
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Attic Vents, Thermostat, Lighting, HVAC, HVAC>13 SEER, Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Prewired for Alarm System
- Subdivision: Oak Forest
HOA
- Amenities included: Park, Picnic Area, Playground
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $425/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $538,020
- Annual tax amount: $11,257
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $2,495,000-4%$425/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $2,599,000-2.8%$443/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $2,675,000+8.1%$456/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,475,000-4.3%$422/sqft |
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| 12/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,585,000+13.6%$441/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,275,000+15.2%$388/sqft |
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| 7/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,975,000+295%$337/sqft |
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| 9/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/9/2021 | Pending sale | $500,000$85/sqft |
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| 8/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $500,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,257 +0.5% | $538,020 -3.3% |
| 2023 | $11,204 +8.8% | $556,100 +18.9% |
| 2022 | $10,300 | $467,793 +6.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $440,180 +14.6% |
| 2020 | $2,151 -12.7% | $384,128 +3.3% |
| 2019 | $2,464 +19.4% | $372,000 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $2,064 | $350,000 |
| 2017 | $2,064 +18.1% | $350,000 -2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,747 -6.5% | $359,000 -9.9% |
| 2015 | $1,868 | $398,648 +24.2% |
| 2014 | $1,868 | $321,000 +27.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $251,578 +23.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $204,023 +9.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $186,325 +3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $180,000 -6.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $191,916 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $180,985 +21% |
| 2006 | -- | $149,600 +1.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $147,070 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $133,700 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $121,600 +19.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $101,400 |
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Neighborhood: Oak Forest - Garden Oaks
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oak Forest Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Black Middle School
- High: Waltrip High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





