This Memorial Forest home has been extensively renovated and updated from 2021 to 2023. Awesome location on quiet horseshoe street. Award winning SBISD schools. Walking distance to Frostwood Elementary. Light filled entry with stairs to second level is flanked by a study and dining room with butler’s pantry connecting to kitchen. Island kitchen with stainless appliances and quartzite counters opens to family room and breakfast room, all with back yard and pool views. Pool half bath and formal half bath. Primary bedroom down with pool views, updated bath and large walk-in closet. Upstairs to 4 bedrooms, two updated hall baths and game room with pool views. Back yard lanai. Recently added outdoor kitchen with stainless grill and counter space. Heated pool. Two car garage with covered access to house. Driveway gate. Two new zones of A/C & Heat and ducting. New hot water heater. All new decorative lighting downstairs. Wide plank hardwood floors. A fine home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$523Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Bland• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Bought with Brian Spack• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Stunning, updated home in Memorial Forest near Frostwood Elementary & Memorial Forest Club. Extensively renovated and updated interior/exterior 2021-2022. Light-filled with wide-plank, engineered natural hardwood floors on both levels; tall ceilings; banks of windows and thoughtfully designed floor plan. Formal dining room and stately study flank the grand entry. Open kitchen, living and breakfast gathering spaces with sweeping views of the serene backyard and pool. Remodeled kitchen with cabinets to the ceiling, eat-in island with double sided storage, 36” gas range and warming drawer. Butler’s pantry/bar has additional storage and beverage chiller. First floor primary suite has a sitting area with pool views, Quartz counters, marble flooring and shower surround. The decadent custom primary closet has pull down rods, built-ins and display shelves. The 2nd floor includes 4 large bedrooms with walk-in closets, game room overlooking the pool and two full bathrooms. Award winning schools!
Public Records
Jul 20, 2015
Sold
*
HARMLS #89682244
Jul 17, 2015
Sold
$1.32M - $1.51M
Jun 25, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2015
Pending
—
May 27, 2015
Price Changed
$1,425,000
$337/sq ft
May 14, 2015
Listed
$1,500,000
$355/sq ft
+27
4/3/2 in sought after Memorial Forest in desirable location east of Plantation on the mouth of a horse shoe street, walking distance to Frostwood Elementary. Island kitchen w/ granite, stainless appliances & butlers pantry. Kitchen opens to family room with a beautiful view of the swimming pool, outdoor kitchen & covered patio. High ceilings through out, spacious master w/ a 15x13 closet, whirlpool tub, frameless shower. Library w/ blocked beamed ceiling, two story entry, beautiful hardwoods.
Public Records
Nov 4, 2004
Sold
*
Public Records
Jun 24, 2004
Sold
*
Public Records
Mar 24, 1997
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$44,510 (+5.1%)
$739,908 + $1,310,092
$2,050,000
2025
$42,339 (−7.9%)
$739,908 + $1,210,092
$1,950,000
2024
$45,962 (+13.7%)
2023
$40,436 (+22.7%)
$699,913 + $1,195,672
$1,895,585
2022
$32,944 (+5.3%)
2021
$31,276 (+8.6%)
2020
$28,803 (−0.3%)
$631,500 + $533,059
$1,164,559
2019
$28,900 (−10.0%)
$631,500 + $521,918
$1,153,418
2018
$32,102
$631,500 + $594,700
$1,226,200
2017
$32,132 (−8.3%)
$631,500 + $597,800
$1,229,300
2016
$35,042 (+0.2%)
$631,500 + $597,800
$1,229,300
2015
$34,955 (+8.7%)
$631,500 + $708,010
$1,339,510
2014
$32,146 (+11.5%)
$473,625 + $807,569
$1,281,194
2013
$28,828 (+1.0%)
$473,625 + $807,569
$1,281,194
2012
$28,530 (+8.9%)
$421,000 + $659,004
$1,080,004
2011
$26,209 (−9.0%)
2010
$28,795 (+91.7%)
2009
$15,020
Tax history for 12102 Rip Van Winkle Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$44,510 (+5.1%)
$739,908 + $1,310,092
$2,050,000
2025
$42,339 (−7.9%)
$739,908 + $1,210,092
$1,950,000
2024
$45,962 (+13.7%)
2023
$40,436 (+22.7%)
$699,913 + $1,195,672
$1,895,585
2022
$32,944 (+5.3%)
2021
$31,276 (+8.6%)
2020
$28,803 (−0.3%)
$631,500 + $533,059
$1,164,559
2019
$28,900 (−10.0%)
$631,500 + $521,918
$1,153,418
2018
$32,102
$631,500 + $594,700
$1,226,200
2017
$32,132 (−8.3%)
$631,500 + $597,800
$1,229,300
2016
$35,042 (+0.2%)
$631,500 + $597,800
$1,229,300
2015
$34,955 (+8.7%)
$631,500 + $708,010
$1,339,510
2014
$32,146 (+11.5%)
$473,625 + $807,569
$1,281,194
2013
$28,828 (+1.0%)
$473,625 + $807,569
$1,281,194
2012
$28,530 (+8.9%)
$421,000 + $659,004
$1,080,004
2011
$26,209 (−9.0%)
2010
$28,795 (+91.7%)
2009
$15,020
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
4,227
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0845940000035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Jul 3, 2025 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Apr 2, 2025 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Game Room
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 19.3x16.3
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 20.2x14.2
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 15.5x12.9
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 11.11x15.1
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 7.4x6.7
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 14.10x12.8
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 14.2x13
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 16.3x13.3
Room 9 Information
Room Dimensions: 11.1x15.6
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Dimensions: 15.5x11.9
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 19.3x12.1
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 20.3x18.8
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Possible: 5
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces: 1
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bidet, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Separate Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat