Tucked above the San Jacinto River, this elevated retreat trades the ordinary for something rarer: water views from nearly every room, soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a warm cedar accent wall, and a sculptural spiral staircase rising to a light-filled loft. The open-concept main level flows effortlessly onto multi-level decks that reach toward the water, built for morning coffee, sunset, and everything in between. Recently refreshed with a new roof and freshly painted exterior, the home lives clean and turnkey, while its elevated construction speaks directly to the river setting. From here, the water is your front door: boat to Kemah, Galveston, and Lake Charles without ever loading a trailer. A standout as a private getaway or investment, this is San Jacinto waterfront with genuine Gulf access.
Rio Villa, located between the San Jacinto River and Sheldon Lake, is a residential and waterfront Channelview neighborhood with boat ramps and bayou-side green space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the River Road corridor near the San Jacinto River, where bait shops, small marinas, and riverfront hangouts set a working-waterway tone. Low-slung ranch homes and modest cottages sit on wide lots, with canals and drainage ditches shaping the street grid. Mornings track the river’s fog and the sound of outboards, while afternoons shift to fishing lines and porch shade. The landscape reads flat and coastal, with big skies and frequent views of water and reeds.
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Offer insights
20215 Rio Villa Dr · $299,000
$299K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $299K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
69 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
5 total rooms
Has a view
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor (12x14)
Bedroom on the first floor (12x13)
Bedroom on the second floor (10x16)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the first floor (12x15)
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Window unit cooling
Exterior features
Subdivision setting
Waterfront property with riverfront and bulkhead
Lot includes views
Home design
Residential property
Construction
Built in 1980
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
HOA & community
Association: Rio Villa
Community boat ramp
Annual association fee of $115
Electricity and solar
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* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,443
$87,540 + $211,716
$299,256
2025
$6,443 (+1.3%)
$87,540 + $211,716
$299,256
2024
$6,358 (+22.1%)
$87,540 + $211,716
$299,256
2023
$5,206 (−6.5%)
$81,412 + $173,315
$254,727
2022
$5,569 (−4.5%)
$81,412 + $173,315
$254,727
2021
$5,831 (+7.0%)
$81,412 + $173,315
$254,727
2020
$5,451 (+11.5%)
2019
$4,888 (−1.7%)
$63,029 + $147,379
$210,408
2018
$4,975 (−8.1%)
$63,029 + $147,379
$210,408
2017
$5,416 (+4.8%)
$63,029 + $165,743
$228,772
2016
$5,166 (+10.4%)
$63,029 + $165,743
$228,772
2015
$4,680 (+8.5%)
2014
$4,314 (+4.7%)
$52,524 + $132,531
$185,055
2013
$4,118 (−4.1%)
$52,524 + $132,531
$185,055
2012
$4,293 (+7.7%)
$52,524 + $124,084
$176,608
2011
$3,984 (+110.0%)
2010
$1,898 (+2.8%)
2009
$1,846
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,780 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,408
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,408
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1012460000129
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Aug 24, 2007 • Final
Development
Work on a residential bulkhead and fill.
Grading
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77049
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 20215 Rio Villa Dr
$296,284
$2,716 under list price of $299K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $279K to $322K.