Wonderful family home -- 3/2/1 on prime Oak Forest street zoned to highly rated Oak Forest Elementary. Originally remodeled and enlarged in 1997, per current sellers improvements they've made include new warrantied roof in 2013, replacing horizontal water pipes with PEX in 2015, and exterior hardiplank. Shed in backyard conveys.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,363 sq ftLot Size
$558Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Laramie Driscoll• Carnan Properties Houston LLC
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,899 (+1.4%)
$480,579 + $738,053
$1,218,632
2025
$25,550 (+4.8%)
$480,579 + $721,632
$1,202,211
2024
$24,370 (+8.9%)
$480,579 + $684,148
$1,164,727
2023
$22,383 (+0.7%)
2022
$22,238 (−0.6%)
$407,764 + $602,187
$1,009,951
2021
$22,374 (+75.1%)
$349,512 + $610,488
$960,000
2020
$12,780 (+64.9%)
$327,668 + $204,977
$532,645
2019
$7,750
$305,823 + $14,211
$320,034
2018
$7,751 (+0.5%)
$291,260 + $15,069
$306,329
2017
$7,716 (+9.9%)
2016
$7,020 (+9.7%)
2015
$6,398 (+8.5%)
2014
$5,898 (+10.5%)
$233,008 + $56,767
$289,775
2013
$5,338 (−1.3%)
$233,008 + $56,767
$289,775
2012
$5,408 (+11.8%)
$160,193 + $48,408
$208,601
2011
$4,836 (+60.4%)
2010
$3,015 (+0.3%)
2009
$3,007
Tax history for 1240 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,899 (+1.4%)
$480,579 + $738,053
$1,218,632
2025
$25,550 (+4.8%)
$480,579 + $721,632
$1,202,211
2024
$24,370 (+8.9%)
$480,579 + $684,148
$1,164,727
2023
$22,383 (+0.7%)
2022
$22,238 (−0.6%)
$407,764 + $602,187
$1,009,951
2021
$22,374 (+75.1%)
$349,512 + $610,488
$960,000
2020
$12,780 (+64.9%)
$327,668 + $204,977
$532,645
2019
$7,750
$305,823 + $14,211
$320,034
2018
$7,751 (+0.5%)
$291,260 + $15,069
$306,329
2017
$7,716 (+9.9%)
2016
$7,020 (+9.7%)
2015
$6,398 (+8.5%)
2014
$5,898 (+10.5%)
$233,008 + $56,767
$289,775
2013
$5,338 (−1.3%)
$233,008 + $56,767
$289,775
2012
$5,408 (+11.8%)
$160,193 + $48,408
$208,601
2011
$4,836 (+60.4%)
2010
$3,015 (+0.3%)
2009
$3,007
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,363 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
3,737
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0731000130036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Oct 22, 2024 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Construct a new residential swimming pool.
Pool and hot tub
Oct 21, 2024 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new residential swimming pool.
Pool and hot tub
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
Single-Wide Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Master Bath with Shower Only, Tub with Shower
Bedroom Information
2 Bedrooms Downstairs, All Bedrooms Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Family Room, Living Area - 1st Floor, Living/Dining Combo, Utility Room in Garage
Equipment
Electric Oven
Gas Range
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, North/South Exposure
Breakfast Bar, Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Fire/Smoke Alarm
Countertops: Laminate
Floors: Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 16
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Living/Dining Combo
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Room Type: Family
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 7 x 8
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Tub w/Shower
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Master Bath Shower Only
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Utility
Location: In Garage
Exterior
Building Information
Faces South
Siding: Cement Board
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Has Public Pool Area
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 3
Legal Lot Description: LT 36 BLK 30 OAK FOREST SEC 3
Street Surface: Asphalt
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 073-100-013-0036
Tax Amount: $7,751
Tax Year: 2018
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.5304
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School Middle: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Central North
Directions: From 610 North Loop W, exit Ella Blvd and drive north. Turn west onto Thornton, home is mid block on north side of street. Thornton is four streets north of W 43rd Street between Ella Blvd and Oak Forest Dr.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 452K
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,737
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,363 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Harris County
APN: 0731000130036
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: laramie@carnanproperties.com
Around this home
Schools
Oak Forest Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Black Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Waltrip High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
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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 109° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$805,000 – $974,000
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