Located in River Oaks, this traditional home at 2242 Pelham Drive offers an exceptional 4-5BD, 5.1BA elevator-capable layout designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Upon entry, a private library and formal dining room with butler’s pantry set the tone for the home’s timeless design. The open-concept family room with fireplace flows seamlessly into the breakfast area and expansive island kitchen, all connected to the butler’s pantry for effortless hosting. Upstairs, the spacious primary retreat features dual walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and steam shower. Three additional bedrooms with ensuite baths, a large game room, and utility room complete the second floor. A connected 5th bedroom/guest suite with ensuite bath offers flexibility for guests with a separate staircase. Outdoors, enjoy a pool and spa, turfed side yard, gated motor court, & two-car garage with additional driveway parking and beautifully landscaped grounds.
For sale
Price cut: $255K (6/16)
$2,995,000
2242 Pelham Dr, Houston, TX 77019
5beds
4,976sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
8,123 Square Feet Lot
$2,878,900 Zestimate®
$602/sqft
$226/mo HOA
What's special
- 22 days |
- 624 |
- 14 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes TREC #0598614 713-253-8529,
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Source: HAR,MLS#: 93862877
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Guest Suite, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Jetted Tub, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Double Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Crown Molding, Elevator Shaft, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Prewired for Alarm System, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,976
- Total interior livable area: 4,976 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Electric Gate, Driveway Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,123 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0601550440038
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Slab on Builders Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Prewired for Alarm System
- Subdivision: River Oaks
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Paid Patrol
- HOA fee: $2,713 annually
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $602/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,579,153
- Annual tax amount: $54,813
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: See Listing Agent
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs, Gutters
Estimated market value
$2,878,900
$2.73M - $3.02M
$7,834/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $2,995,000-7.8%$602/sqft |
Source:  HAR #93862877 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+30.3%$653/sqft |
Source: HAR #84576842 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2014 | Listing removed | $2,495,000$501/sqft |
Source: John Daugherty, REALTORS #84758314 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2014 | Price change | $2,495,000-9.3%$501/sqft |
Source: John Daugherty, REALTORS #84758314 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$553/sqft |
Source: John Daugherty, REALTORS #84758314 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,430 +0.7% | $2,579,153 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $33,198 +10.4% | $2,497,903 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $30,065 -18.3% | $2,254,000 -9.8% |
| 2022 | $36,793 | $2,499,054 +21% |
| 2021 | -- | $2,064,894 -10.7% |
| 2020 | $36,679 -1.4% | $2,311,867 +12.7% |
| 2019 | $37,217 -3.8% | $2,050,500 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $38,696 | $1,920,000 -16% |
| 2017 | $38,696 +6.8% | $2,287,031 +18.1% |
| 2016 | $36,226 +18.7% | $1,937,000 -16.7% |
| 2015 | $30,519 | $2,325,300 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $30,519 | $2,244,612 +48.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,510,000 +16.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,300,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,300,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,300,000 -35.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,016,402 +37.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,463,745 +16.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,256,664 |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | $496,200 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $451,100 +8.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $415,100 +9% |
| 2000 | -- | $380,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10River Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Lanier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: River Oaks Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Lanier Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
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