Welcome Home to 1705 Althea Drive! Nestled in the highly sought after Oak Forest neighborhood, this beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of timeless character and modern updates. Featuring fresh interior paint, beautiful floors, elegant crown molding, and an inviting open layout, this home is truly move in ready. At the heart of the home is the stunning, updated kitchen, where a large center island overlooks the spacious family room creating the ideal space for entertaining. Natural light fills the home, creating a warm atmosphere from the moment you step inside. Step outside to your own private retreat featuring a large backyard, a covered patio, a detached 2-car garage, and a long gated driveway. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, 610 loop, and Highway 290, you’ll enjoy the convenience of city living while coming home to one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods.
For sale
$650,000
1705 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
3beds
1,521sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,261 Square Feet Lot
$626,900 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private retreatFresh interior paintLarge backyardBeautiful floorsSpacious family roomCovered patioLarge center island
- 42 days
- 526
- 30
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angela Ojeda TREC #0628631 713-478-0021,
Realty Of America, LLC
Source: HAR,MLS#: 49526433
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8x12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,521
- Total interior livable area: 1,521 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway Gate, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,261 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0731000330036
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Oak Forest Sec 06
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $546,219
- Annual tax amount: $11,608
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$626,900
$596,000 - $658,000
$2,607/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $3,400-2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 4/6/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500+22.8%$2/sqft |
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| 12/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/12/2022 | Price change | $2,850-3.4%$2/sqft |
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| 12/9/2022 | Price change | $2,950-1.7%$2/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 11/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000$378/sqft |
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| 11/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/22/2022 | Price change | $575,000-4%$378/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $599,000-0.2%$394/sqft |
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| 9/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/24/2022 | Price change | $599,900-4%$394/sqft |
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| 8/17/2022 | Price change | $625,000-0.8%$411/sqft |
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| 7/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $630,000+41.6%$414/sqft |
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| 12/14/2015 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/15/2015 | Pending sale | $445,000$293/sqft |
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| 9/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $445,000-5.2%$293/sqft |
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| 5/23/2014 | Listing removed | $469,500$309/sqft |
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| 5/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $469,500$309/sqft |
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| 5/4/2014 | Pending sale | $469,500$309/sqft |
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| 4/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $469,500$309/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,073 -4.5% | $546,219 -1.8% |
| 2024 | $8,456 -26.2% | $556,067 -10.2% |
| 2023 | $11,464 +30.7% | $619,475 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $8,773 | $520,156 +4.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $499,556 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $8,882 +9.3% | $482,753 +11.5% |
| 2019 | $8,125 -3.6% | $432,958 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $8,432 | $430,000 |
| 2017 | $8,432 -0.1% | $430,000 |
| 2016 | $8,440 +17.3% | $430,000 -8.4% |
| 2015 | $7,196 | $469,500 +67.7% |
| 2014 | $7,196 | $279,910 +32.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $211,585 +19.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $176,726 +6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $165,564 +8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $152,522 |
| 2009 | -- | $152,522 +7.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $142,299 -2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $145,938 +15.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $125,978 +9.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $114,744 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $108,200 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $98,400 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,500 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $81,400 -1.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $82,500 |
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Neighborhood: Oak Forest - Garden Oaks
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stevens Elementary School
- 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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