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  • Price cut: $104K (8/27)
    $2,495,000

    1237 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018

    5beds
    5,867sqft
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    $18,168/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2026
    0.28 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $425/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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!
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    Listed by:

    Mark Maniha TREC #0594470 713-252-5086,

    Mark Maniha Real Estate

    Source: HAR,MLS#: 21132557MLS Logo

      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

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/27/2026Price change$2,495,000-4%$425/sqft
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        5/27/2026Price change$2,599,000-2.8%$443/sqft
        Source: HAR #56064483 Report a problem
        5/15/2026Price change$2,675,000+8.1%$456/sqft
        Source: HAR #56064483 Report a problem
        11/18/2025Listed for sale$2,475,000-4.3%$422/sqft
        Source: HAR #94413906 Report a problem
        12/15/2024Listed for sale$2,585,000+13.6%$441/sqft
        Source: HAR #22252620 Report a problem
        9/1/2023Listing removed--
        Source: HAR #77191012 Report a problem
        1/26/2023Listed for sale$2,275,000+15.2%$388/sqft
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        7/9/2022Listed for sale$1,975,000+295%$337/sqft
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        9/27/2021Listing removed--
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        8/9/2021Pending sale$500,000$85/sqft
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        8/2/2021Listed for sale$500,000$85/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Oak Forest - Garden Oaks

        Getting around

        70 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        35 / 100
        Some Transit
        66 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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.

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