Charming cottage home in the sought after Oak Forest neighborhood. Location, location, location for this one. Three bedrooms with plenty of lighting and space. The kitchen has a nice island with stove.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,764 sq ftLot Size
$406Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cristina Havlik• Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
Oak Forest, located between U.S. 290 and the North Loop (I-610), is a residential and retail Houston neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a strong park-and-trail network. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 34th Street and Ella Boulevard corridor, where coffee counters, taquerias, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Local pillars include Plonk! Beer & Wine Bistro, Gatlin’s BBQ, and the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Brick ranch homes and newer infill sit under broad oaks, with deep setbacks and wide lots shaping a calm, walkable feel. White Oak Bayou Greenway threads nearby for running and cycling, while pocket parks and ballfields anchor daily routines. The result is a polished, lived-in pocket of northwest Houston with a distinctly local rhythm.
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Market insights
1423 Thornton Rd · $599,000
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$599,000
Median sale price in this area is $323,936. (46% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
All bedrooms on the main level
Kitchen island
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the main level (approx. 13 x 10)
Two additional bedrooms on the main level (approx. 12 x 11 and 10 x 10)
Den on the main level (approx. 20 x 14)
Dining room on the main level (approx. 12 x 9)
Total of 5 rooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric cooktop
Electric oven
Cooktop
Microwave
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Brick flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric and gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Private yard
Subdivision setting
Asphalt road access
Home design
Residential property
Single-story (all main rooms on first level)
Parking
Electric gate
Construction
Brick construction
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Built in 1949
Utilities
Public water
Electricity and solar
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Come see this Oak Forest original, plumbing and electrical have been replaced. Zoned for Oak Forest Elementary. Walking distance to schools, grocery, park and ice cream shop. Granite countertops in the kitchen along with a family size laundry room. Backyard has a huge patio and plenty of green space for kids and dogs together.
Public Records
Jul 23, 2009
Sold
*
HARMLS #50147996
Jun 14, 2009
Listing Removed
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Mar 21, 2009
Listed
$269,900
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 2006
Sold
*
Public Records
Aug 27, 1993
Sold
*
$39/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Work on a residential heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 1423 Thornton Rd
$565,633
$33K under list price of $599K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $508K to $1.5M.