Charming one-story home in the established Larkstone Place subdivision. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath property offers approximately 1, 128 sq ft of living space on a 7, 137 sq ft lot with mature shade trees and a spacious front and backyard. Features include a fully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms with modern countertops, updated cabinetry and hardware, plus new interior and exterior paint. Enjoy a bright living and dining area, generously sized bedrooms, and a large in-home utility room. Additional upgrades include a new driveway and new front and back fencing. No MUD, no HOA. Conveniently located near local staples including Houston Downtown, Discovery Green, Toyota Center, Daikin Park, Almeda Mall, Hermann Park, and Texas Medical Center, with easy access to major roads, schools, and parks. Ideal starter home or investment opportunity. Sold as-is!!
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8229 Carolwood Drive, Houston, TX 77028
4beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,135 Square Feet Lot
$164,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,926 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,500
$151,000 - $179,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jay Thomas,
eXp Realty LLC
Bought with:
Boulevard Realty
Source: eXp Realty,MLS#: 55668736
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Split Plan
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,135 Square Feet
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0760870020023
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Larkstone Place
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $141,602
- Annual tax amount: $2,188
- Date on market: 3/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Owner Will Carry,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,995$2/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Sold | -- |
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| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $165,000-28.3%$146/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,995-9.3%$2/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,200+12.8%$2/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listing removed | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,950-15.2%$2/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listing removed | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,300+24.3%$2/sqft |
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| 4/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $230,000+77.1%$204/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 12/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $129,900$115/sqft |
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| 11/22/2021 | Pending sale | $129,900$115/sqft |
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| 11/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $129,900$115/sqft |
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| 9/12/2005 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,188 +21.9% | $141,602 +25.1% |
| 2024 | $1,795 +172.9% | $113,155 +14.5% |
| 2023 | $658 -10.3% | $98,792 +27.2% |
| 2022 | $733 | $77,675 +25% |
| 2021 | -- | $62,122 |
| 2020 | $751 +13% | $62,122 |
| 2019 | $664 +28.5% | $62,122 +145.6% |
| 2018 | $517 | $25,293 -47% |
| 2017 | $517 +16.8% | $47,743 +18.6% |
| 2016 | $443 -0.5% | $40,249 -6.2% |
| 2015 | $445 | $42,919 +41.5% |
| 2014 | $445 | $30,328 |
| 2013 | -- | $30,328 |
| 2012 | -- | $30,328 |
| 2011 | -- | $30,328 -30.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,641 -27.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,969 +0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $59,660 +31.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,326 +1.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $44,606 +62.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $27,500 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $25,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $25,100 +45.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $17,300 |
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Neighborhood: East Houston
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hilliard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Forest Brook MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10North Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hilliard Elementary School
- Middle: Forest Brook Middle School
- High: North Forest High School
Source: eXp Realty. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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