Located in booming Oak Forest on a large 7,440 sq. ft. lot, this charming 3/1/2 offers period hardwood flooring throughout, lots of wide widows and period built-ins which offer plenty of storage space. The deep covered front porch welcomes guests, front door opens to large Living area & formal Dining Room, Kitchen offers built-in display cabinetry and door that leads to large backyard. 2in blinds throughout, new driveway 2012, new exterior paint 2012, new duct work 2011. Zoned to OF Elementary!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,440 sq ftLot Size
$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mel Reyna• The Reyna Group
Bought with James Owens• James D. Owens & Associates
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,696 (+5.0%)
$483,120 + $67,238
$550,358
2025
$11,140 (+8.1%)
$483,120 + $41,061
$524,181
2024
$10,304 (+14.2%)
2023
$9,020 (+0.7%)
2022
$8,962 (+3.9%)
2021
$8,623 (+5.1%)
$351,360 + $18,640
$370,000
2020
$8,203 (+3.9%)
$329,400 + $12,483
$341,883
2019
$7,892 (+2.3%)
$307,440 + $18,468
$325,908
2018
$7,712 (+0.2%)
$292,800 + $11,971
$304,771
2017
$7,700 (−5.4%)
$292,800 + $11,971
$304,771
2016
$8,141 (+3.5%)
$292,800 + $11,971
$304,771
2015
$7,866 (+8.5%)
$292,800 + $29,200
$322,000
2014
$7,251 (+55.6%)
$234,240 + $47,864
$282,104
2013
$4,661 (−8.8%)
$234,240 + $47,864
$282,104
2012
$5,112 (+12.1%)
$161,040 + $21,086
$182,126
2011
$4,561 (+2.4%)
2010
$4,453 (+71.7%)
2009
$2,593
Tax history for 1302 Thornton
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,696 (+5.0%)
$483,120 + $67,238
$550,358
2025
$11,140 (+8.1%)
$483,120 + $41,061
$524,181
2024
$10,304 (+14.2%)
2023
$9,020 (+0.7%)
2022
$8,962 (+3.9%)
2021
$8,623 (+5.1%)
$351,360 + $18,640
$370,000
2020
$8,203 (+3.9%)
$329,400 + $12,483
$341,883
2019
$7,892 (+2.3%)
$307,440 + $18,468
$325,908
2018
$7,712 (+0.2%)
$292,800 + $11,971
$304,771
2017
$7,700 (−5.4%)
$292,800 + $11,971
$304,771
2016
$8,141 (+3.5%)
$292,800 + $11,971
$304,771
2015
$7,866 (+8.5%)
$292,800 + $29,200
$322,000
2014
$7,251 (+55.6%)
$234,240 + $47,864
$282,104
2013
$4,661 (−8.8%)
$234,240 + $47,864
$282,104
2012
$5,112 (+12.1%)
$161,040 + $21,086
$182,126
2011
$4,561 (+2.4%)
2010
$4,453 (+71.7%)
2009
$2,593
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,440 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,207
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0731000130040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Nov 19, 2020 • Final
Electrical pmt
Perform residential electrical work.
Electrical
Nov 19, 2020 • Final
E1-addl-elect
Perform residential electrical work.
Electrical
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: Detached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Master Bath Features: No Master Bath
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom on 1st Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
1 Living Area, Formal Dining, Utility Room in Garage
Equipment
Gas Oven
Gas Range
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room In Garage
Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans
Countertops: Tile/Corrian
Floors: Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Room Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Formal
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility
Location: In Garage
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room Type: Bedroom
Exterior
Building Information
Faces South
Siding: Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Has Public Pool Area
Exterior: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Patio/Deck
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Access: Driveway Gate
Section Num: 3
Legal Lot Description: LT 40 BLK 30 OAK FOREST SEC 3
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 073-100-013-0040
Tax Amount: $4,675
Tax Year: 2012
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.52922
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
New Loan Amount: $309,900
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: North on Ella, left on Thornton
MLS Map Page and Grid: 452K
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,207
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,440 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Harris County
APN: 0731000130040
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0371429
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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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, 24 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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Estimated sale price
$498,000 – $602,000
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