For sale

$245,000

5518 Council Grove Ln, Houston, TX 77088

3beds

1,915sqft

$2,088/mo

Get pre-qualified

Single Family Residence

Built in 1976

10,497 Square Feet Lot

$240,700 Zestimate^®

$128/sqft

$27/mo HOA

What's special

Corner fireplaceTerrific split floor planFormal dining roomBreakfast roomUpdated primary bathroomTwo closetsVaulted and beamed ceiling

Stunning contemporary gem located on one of the premier streets in Inwood Forest! This beautifully maintained home features recent HVAC, replaced plumbing pipes, recent gutters, replaced electrical panel and security screens on all windows. Terrific split floor plan with large primary suite with separate entrance to the back patio. The breakfast room plus formal dining room offer options for a home office while keeping the two secondary bedrooms available. The primary suite is enormous to accommodate a sitting area or desk. The updated primary bathroom features recently tiled walk-in shower and two closets. Large living room or family room with corner fireplace and vaulted and beamed ceiling. Your own private oasis in the city. Just 12 miles to downtown and close to dining and shopping on 249. Never flooded & not in the floodplain per FEMA map! Easy access to 249, 290 and 610.

6 days
360
57

Likely to sell faster than

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 261
Dimensions: 18x14.5

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12x10

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13x12

Breakfast

Level: First
Area: 80
Dimensions: 10x8

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14x12

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12x10

Living room

Level: First
Area: 330
Dimensions: 22x15

Primary bath

Level: First
Area: 140
Dimensions: 14x10

Utility room

Level: First
Area: 54
Dimensions: 9x6

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Split Plan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,915
Total interior livable area: 1,915 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 10,497 Square Feet
Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 1054620000054

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1976

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Inwood Forest Sec 15

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Amenities included: Playground, Pool, Security
HOA fee: $323 annually

Location

Region: Houston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $128/sqft
Tax assessed value: $224,170
Annual tax amount: $5,397
Date on market: 10/29/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs, Gutters

Estimated market value

$240,700

$229,000 - $253,000

$1,833/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/29/2026	Listed for sale	$245,000+77.5%$128/sqft
Source: HAR #5150733 Report a problem
7/21/2014	Listing removed	$138,000$72/sqft
Source: My Castle Realty #19434204 Report a problem
6/19/2014	Listed for sale	$138,000$72/sqft
Source: My Castle Realty #19434204 Report a problem
6/6/2014	Pending sale	$138,000$72/sqft
Source: My Castle Realty #19434204 Report a problem
4/19/2014	Listed for sale	$138,000$72/sqft
Source: My Castle Realty #19434204 Report a problem
4/9/2014	Pending sale	$138,000$72/sqft
Source: My Castle Realty #19434204 Report a problem
1/17/2014	Listed for sale	$138,000$72/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$139 -1.2%	$224,170 -2%
2024	$141 -92.7%	$228,790 +1.7%
2023	$1,917 +8%	$224,915 +0.6%
2022	$1,776	$223,601 +33%
2021	--	$168,116 +0.7%
2020	$1,720 +8.5%	$167,000 +10.8%
2019	$1,585 -49.3%	$150,703 +6.6%
2018	$3,125	$141,396
2017	$3,125 +9.1%	$141,396 +6.4%
2016	$2,864 +105%	$132,854 +8.6%
2015	$1,397	$122,364 +20.5%
2014	$1,397	$101,574 +10.4%
2013	--	$92,047 -2%
2012	--	$93,923
2011	--	$93,923 -8.4%
2010	--	$102,573 -2.7%
2009	--	$105,472 -8.5%
2008	--	$115,264 -6.1%
2007	--	$122,768 +10%
2006	--	$111,600
2005	--	$111,600 -3.2%
2004	--	$115,300 +17.1%
2003	--	$98,500
2002	--	$98,500
2001	--	$98,500 +9%
2000	--	$90,400