River Oaks Garden Condominiums, a rare ground-level find in the highly coveted, gated community of River Oaks Gardens! This beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom flat features an ideal roommate floor plan, offering maximum privacy and functionality. Nestled among lush landscaping and ancient Live Oak trees, this pristine unit is located just steps away from the sparkling community pool. The home boasts extensive mechanical and energy-efficient upgrades, including being completely replumbed with PEX piping, a fully insulated ceiling with blown-in insulation, and double-insulated windows. The welcoming living space features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and seamlessly transitions to a private patio secured by a locked wrought-iron gate, complete with a large, locked storage closet. All appliances are included, along with a full-size stacked washer and dryer. Enjoy ultimate peace of mind and convenience with a 24-hour courtesy officer, controlled access, and maintenance fees that cover water and valet trash pickup three days a week. Walkable to River Oaks Shopping center, Grocery store and many restaurants in the area. Owner financing with 20% down 7% interest for 15 to 30 years with credit approval and owner approval!
For sale by owner
$288,000
1601 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
2beds
1,020sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1978
-- sqft lot
$234,600 Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$580/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceWelcoming living spaceDouble-insulated windowsControlled accessLarge locked storage closetAll appliances are included
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Listed by:
Property Owner (281) 748-3673
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Details
- Parcel number: 1141710010001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $580 monthly
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,830
- Annual tax amount: $1,986
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
Estimated market value
$234,600
$223,000 - $246,000
$2,068/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $288,000+39.1%$282/sqft |
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| 12/20/2024 | Listing removed | $2,175-1.1%$2/sqft |
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| 12/19/2024 | Price change | $2,200-2.2%$2/sqft |
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| 12/15/2024 | Price change | $2,250-2.2%$2/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Price change | $2,300-2.1%$2/sqft |
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| 12/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,350+25.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/23/2023 | Price change | $1,875-6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,000+54.4%$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/11/2022 | Pending sale | $207,000$203/sqft |
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| 7/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $207,000$203/sqft |
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| 7/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,295-4.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2022 | Price change | $1,350-3.2%$1/sqft |
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| 5/1/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,395$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,986 -14.7% | $188,830 -1% |
| 2024 | $2,330 -42.2% | $190,729 -4.6% |
| 2023 | $4,028 +64.6% | $199,922 +23.4% |
| 2022 | $2,447 | $162,000 -6.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $173,723 -10.1% |
| 2020 | $3,437 -1% | $193,324 |
| 2019 | $3,471 +3.6% | $193,324 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $3,350 | $184,703 |
| 2017 | $3,350 +10.9% | $184,703 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $3,021 +15.6% | $177,437 |
| 2015 | $2,612 | $177,437 +17.3% |
| 2014 | $2,612 | $151,256 +23.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $122,782 |
| 2012 | -- | $122,782 |
| 2011 | -- | $122,782 |
| 2010 | -- | $122,782 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,782 +8% |
| 2008 | -- | $113,659 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,659 |
| 2006 | -- | $113,659 |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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