For sale

$279,995

5815 Effingham Dr, Houston, TX 77035

3beds

1,424sqft

$2,001/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$197/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Recessed lighting throughoutLarge backyardStainless steel appliancesCeiling fansSpacious open floor planKitchen granite countersSubway tile backsplash

Nicely updated 3 BDRM/2 BTH one-story home on a quiet interior street in the conveniently located Westbury subdivision - minutes to the Galleria, The Med Center and Downtown Houston. Extensively renovated in 2019, this home has NEVER flooded per Seller! Spacious open floor plan with updates that include AC (2019), kitchen granite counters with subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances, wood style grey tile in all living areas, ceiling fans and recessed lighting throughout, and new bathroom cabinetry with granite counters and new tubs with fully tiled walls in both baths. The home also offers a flex room at the entry that can be a study, playroom or home gym. The large backyard has an above ground pool and deck that can be removed. Walking distance from public schools and parks is another plus! Great value in this home to Come Live Where You Play!

69 days

216

12

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 176
Dimensions: 11x16

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 110
Dimensions: 10x11

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 165
Dimensions: 11x15

Other

Level: First
Area: 165
Dimensions: 11x15

Other

Level: First
Area: 60
Dimensions: 5x12

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 80
Dimensions: 8x10

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10x10

Living room

Level: First
Area: 240
Dimensions: 15x16

Primary bath

Level: First
Area: 35
Dimensions: 5x7

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Freestanding Oven, Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Crown Molding, All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Windows: Window Coverings
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,424
Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Dimensions: 69 x 121
Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 0871400000012

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: 1960

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC, Exposure/Shade

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Subdivision Tennis Court
Subdivision: Westbury

Location

Region: Houston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $197/sqft
Tax assessed value: $207,475
Annual tax amount: $4,617
Date on market: 6/19/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs, Gutters

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,847/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/19/2026	Listed for sale	$279,995+14.3%$197/sqft
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10/29/2025	Listed for rent	$950-42.4%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
10/28/2019	Listing removed	$244,900$172/sqft
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10/26/2019	Listing removed	$1,650$1/sqft
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8/3/2019	Listed for rent	$1,650$1/sqft
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7/23/2019	Price change	$244,900-0.4%$172/sqft
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7/12/2019	Price change	$245,900-1.6%$173/sqft
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6/28/2019	Price change	$250,000-3.8%$176/sqft
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6/13/2019	Price change	$259,900-10.1%$183/sqft
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5/17/2019	Price change	$288,999-3.7%$203/sqft
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3/11/2019	Price change	$299,999-6.2%$211/sqft
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1/30/2019	Listed for sale	$319,899+64.1%$225/sqft
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12/20/2017	Listing removed	$195,000$137/sqft
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12/1/2017	Price change	$195,000-6.7%$137/sqft
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11/15/2017	Price change	$209,000-7.1%$147/sqft
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11/6/2017	Listed for sale	$225,000$158/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,409 +8.4%	$207,475 +6.7%
2024	$4,068 -7.4%	$194,409 -10.8%
2023	$4,393 +6.4%	$218,032 +16.3%
2022	$4,127	$187,438 +5.4%
2021	--	$177,850 +1.9%
2020	$4,186 -2.5%	$174,473 -1.6%
2019	$4,292 +259993.9%	$177,221 +2.6%
2018	$2	$172,693 -0.9%
2017	$2	$174,221 +3.3%
2016	--	$168,673 +4%
2015	$77	$162,164 +31.5%
2014	$77	$123,331 +33.6%
2013	--	$92,322 -2.8%
2012	--	$94,980
2011	--	$94,980
2010	--	$94,980 -7.5%
2009	--	$102,637 -11%
2007	--	$115,268 +6.4%
2006	--	$108,295 +10%
2005	--	$98,450 +10%
2004	--	$89,500 +10%
2003	--	$81,400 +10%
2002	--	$74,000 +10%
2001	--	$67,300 +10%
2000	--	$61,200