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Who doesn't want to live in a million dollar plus home on the lake? But who really wants to pay the property taxes on a $1.3M or $1.4M property when you can live just across the street from the lake for a fraction of the cost and property taxes?
Luxury Living Across the street from Lake Houston Experience the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and lakeside living in this stunning Lakeshore home. Located directly across the street from Lake Houston, you'll enjoy breathtaking surroundings, peaceful evening walks along the water, and spectacular sunsets just moments from your front door. With a row of million-dollar-plus homes across the street, this prestigious location offers both beauty and lasting value. Inside, nearly every space is designed to impress. Soaring ceilings, a dramatic staircase, and abundant natural light create a grand first impression. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a private home office, formal dining room, and an expansive family room highlighted by dramatic two-story windows. The gourmet kitchen is built for gathering, featuring rich cabinetry, a large center island, walk-in pantry, and butler's pantry, all flowing seamlessly into the main living area. The spacious first-floor primary suite offers a true retreat with a spa-inspired bath featuring a soaking tub, oversized shower, dual vanities, and two walk-in closets. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized secondary bedrooms, two full baths, an oversized game room, and a dedicated media room-offering flexible space for entertaining, movie nights, or working from home. Living in Lakeshore means enjoying exceptional community amenities, including a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis courts, scenic walking trails, playgrounds, and neighborhood parks. The real luxury, however, is the location. Step outside and Lake Houston is right across the street. Spend your evenings watching the sunset over the water, launch a kayak for an early morning paddle, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that makes this neighborhood one of Houston's hidden gems. This isn't just another rental-it's a home that offers the space you need, the finishes you want, and a lifestyle most people only enjoy on vacation. Come home to Lakeshore. Come home to Lake Houston.
For sale by owner
Price increase: $50K (7/21)
$549,000
13703 Elm Shores Dr, Houston, TX 77044
4beds
4,129sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2006
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$77/mo HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomAbundant natural lightDramatic two-story windowsPrivate home officeSpacious first-floor primary suiteSoaking tubSoaring ceilings
What the owner loves about this home
Great location if you need to work in Houston but don't want to live in Houston. The houses across the street are $1,200,000 and $1,400,000 and you get all the same benefits they have but at a fraction of the property taxes.
- 51 days
- 796
- 24
Listed by:
Property Owner (408) 892-3379
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,129 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1277280020017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $77 monthly
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $499,533
- Annual tax amount: $3,671
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,555/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $549,000+10%$133/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5%$121/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.4%$127/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $549,000-4.5%$133/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $575,000-8%$139/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $625,000+4.3%$151/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$145/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $625,000+8.7%$151/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listing removed | $4,200$1/sqft |
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| 4/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200$1/sqft |
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| 9/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $575,000-5.7%$139/sqft |
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| 9/1/2024 | Listing removed | $610,000$148/sqft |
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| 8/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $610,000$148/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/10/2024 | Price change | $610,000-2.4%$148/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,200$1/sqft |
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| 5/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $625,000+8.7%$151/sqft |
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| 5/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,200+12%$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2024 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$139/sqft |
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| 1/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,950$145/sqft |
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| 1/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,750$1/sqft |
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| 12/28/2012 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,671 +8.5% | $499,533 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $3,383 +9.2% | $472,271 -2% |
| 2023 | $3,098 +45.8% | $482,108 +12.4% |
| 2022 | $2,125 | $429,086 +18.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $361,256 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $2,022 +1.7% | $342,932 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $1,989 -80.5% | $331,701 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $10,211 | $327,325 -5% |
| 2017 | $10,211 +5.7% | $344,501 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $9,658 +14.3% | $331,586 |
| 2015 | $8,448 | $331,586 |
| 2014 | $8,448 | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $245,325 -12.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $280,284 +6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $263,203 -4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $275,060 +0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $272,817 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 77044
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Humble
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






