Located in desirable Memorial Forest neighborhood and walking distance to the esteemed Frostwood Elementary, this home has undergone a beautiful renovation. Situated on a lovely corner lot, the five-bedroom home features a first-floor primary bedroom with two 1st floor secondary bedrooms and two additional bedrooms plus gameroom on 2nd floor. The thoughtful floorplan offers spacious room sizes and features large formal dining, home office, family room and breakfast room open to the kitchen. The home has charming details and is bathed in natural light from the large windows. Freshly painted inside and out, all new LED lighting, refinished hardwoods, new kitchen and baths. Zoned to outstanding SBISD schools and conveniently located near Town & Country shopping centers, City Centre, Memorial City Mall, Memorial Hermann Hospital and quick access to I-10. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
9,667 sq ftLot Size
$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shelly Porter• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$30,831 (−3.3%)
$729,665 + $690,335
$1,420,000
2025
$31,884 (+8.4%)
2024
$29,427 (+6.9%)
$690,224 + $644,776
$1,335,000
2023
$27,529 (+3.2%)
$690,224 + $600,276
$1,290,500
2022
$26,667 (+17.5%)
$640,922 + $499,727
$1,140,649
2021
$22,694 (−7.2%)
$591,620 + $337,889
$929,509
2020
$24,464 (−0.6%)
$591,620 + $397,504
$989,124
2019
$24,605 (+0.5%)
$591,620 + $390,380
$982,000
2018
$24,478 (−1.7%)
$591,620 + $343,380
$935,000
2017
$24,910 (−0.8%)
$591,620 + $361,380
$953,000
2016
$25,114 (+1.9%)
$591,620 + $361,380
$953,000
2015
$24,642 (+8.7%)
$591,620 + $368,380
$960,000
2014
$22,662 (+9.7%)
$443,715 + $431,285
$875,000
2013
$20,664 (+0.7%)
$443,715 + $431,285
$875,000
2012
$20,515 (+18.2%)
$394,414 + $379,651
$774,065
2011
$17,354 (+66.3%)
2010
$10,435 (−48.7%)
2009
$20,349
Tax history for 12134 Rip Van Winkle Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$30,831 (−3.3%)
$729,665 + $690,335
$1,420,000
2025
$31,884 (+8.4%)
2024
$29,427 (+6.9%)
$690,224 + $644,776
$1,335,000
2023
$27,529 (+3.2%)
$690,224 + $600,276
$1,290,500
2022
$26,667 (+17.5%)
$640,922 + $499,727
$1,140,649
2021
$22,694 (−7.2%)
$591,620 + $337,889
$929,509
2020
$24,464 (−0.6%)
$591,620 + $397,504
$989,124
2019
$24,605 (+0.5%)
$591,620 + $390,380
$982,000
2018
$24,478 (−1.7%)
$591,620 + $343,380
$935,000
2017
$24,910 (−0.8%)
$591,620 + $361,380
$953,000
2016
$25,114 (+1.9%)
$591,620 + $361,380
$953,000
2015
$24,642 (+8.7%)
$591,620 + $368,380
$960,000
2014
$22,662 (+9.7%)
$443,715 + $431,285
$875,000
2013
$20,664 (+0.7%)
$443,715 + $431,285
$875,000
2012
$20,515 (+18.2%)
$394,414 + $379,651
$774,065
2011
$17,354 (+66.3%)
2010
$10,435 (−48.7%)
2009
$20,349
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,667 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
3,142
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0845940000043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Jan 14, 2026 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Jul 12, 2022 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
Additional Parking, Auto Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Separate Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Double Sinks, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo, Two Master Baths, Vanity Area
Bedroom Information
En-Suite Bath, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet
Interior Features
Room Count: 11
Breakfast Room, Family Room, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Gameroom Up, Study/Library, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Double Oven
Electric Cooktop
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced, Fully Fenced, Porch, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Management Company: Memorial Forest Civic Club
Exemptions: Homestead
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: Lot 43 Block 7 Memorial Forest Section 1 R/P
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
Lot Description: Corner, Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 084-594-000-0043
Tax Amount: $16,555
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.4733
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Mandatory HOA
Has Other Fee(s)
Other Fee Amount: $250
Annual Maintenance: Mandatory
Other Mandatory Fee(s): Transfer
Maintenance Fee Amount: $500
Maintenance Fee Pay Schedule: Annually
Maintnenace Fee Includes: Courtesy Patrol
School Information
School District: Spring Branch
School Elementary: FROSTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH)
School High: MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH)
Location Information
Area: Memorial
Directions: From I-10, head South on Gessner to Rip Van Winkle and turn left. Continue East on Rip Van Winkle and the home is on the left at the corner of Plantation and Rip Van Winkle.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 490E
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,142
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,667 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Harris County
APN: 0845940000043
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Around this home
Schools
Frostwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.71M – $2.06M
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