2256 Dryden, located in the Southgate neighborhood, which is nestled between the Texas Med Center, Rice University and the Rice Village Arcade, is a charming home with a pool and guest quarters above the garage. As you enter the front door, you will notice the dining room, kitchen and breakfast room to the left and the living room, home office and den to the right. On the second floor you will find the master suite with a separate sitting room that can be used as a wardrobe or a secondary office. Also located on the second floor are two additional bedrooms, two additional full baths as well as a flex room that can serve as a game room, exercise room or reading room. The backyard has a private pool, covered patio, yard space for children and four-legged friends as well as a dedicated hardscape area for alfresco dining. Situated above the garage is a massive guest suite, measuring over 800 square feet with a kitchen, full bath and great room large enough for a bedroom and living area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
7,052 sq ftLot Size
$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Atkins• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Charity Yarborough• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,705 (−4.2%)
$762,595 + $305,776
$1,068,371
2024
$23,713 (+14.1%)
$677,862 + $455,432
$1,133,294
2023
$20,790 (−10.6%)
$677,862 + $353,980
$1,031,842
2022
$23,245 (+3.9%)
2021
$22,367 (+3.3%)
$564,885 + $394,813
$959,698
2020
$21,663 (+9.0%)
2019
$19,876 (−3.7%)
$564,885 + $255,896
$820,781
2018
$20,648 (+0.2%)
$536,641 + $279,359
$816,000
2017
$20,615 (−1.8%)
$536,641 + $279,359
$816,000
2016
$20,996 (+8.3%)
$536,641 + $279,359
$816,000
2015
$19,389 (+8.5%)
$536,641 + $293,750
$830,391
2014
$17,873 (+8.1%)
$423,664 + $271,618
$695,282
2013
$16,529 (−2.3%)
$423,664 + $271,618
$695,282
2012
$16,922 (+6.2%)
$389,771 + $256,146
$645,917
2011
$15,934 (−8.5%)
2010
$17,423 (+3.1%)
2009
$16,900
Tax history for 2256 Dryden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,705 (−4.2%)
$762,595 + $305,776
$1,068,371
2024
$23,713 (+14.1%)
$677,862 + $455,432
$1,133,294
2023
$20,790 (−10.6%)
$677,862 + $353,980
$1,031,842
2022
$23,245 (+3.9%)
2021
$22,367 (+3.3%)
$564,885 + $394,813
$959,698
2020
$21,663 (+9.0%)
2019
$19,876 (−3.7%)
$564,885 + $255,896
$820,781
2018
$20,648 (+0.2%)
$536,641 + $279,359
$816,000
2017
$20,615 (−1.8%)
$536,641 + $279,359
$816,000
2016
$20,996 (+8.3%)
$536,641 + $279,359
$816,000
2015
$19,389 (+8.5%)
$536,641 + $293,750
$830,391
2014
$17,873 (+8.1%)
$423,664 + $271,618
$695,282
2013
$16,529 (−2.3%)
$423,664 + $271,618
$695,282
2012
$16,922 (+6.2%)
$389,771 + $256,146
$645,917
2011
$15,934 (−8.5%)
2010
$17,423 (+3.1%)
2009
$16,900
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,053 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1938
Sq. Ft.
2,854
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0640870020023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Nov 13, 2024 • Final
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Work on residential plumbing.
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Oct 20, 2021 • Final
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Work on residential plumbing.
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Porch
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 15’ x 11’
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 7’ x 5’
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Guest Quarters
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 33’ x 20’
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 14’ x 9’
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 6’ x 4’
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Game Room
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 10’ x 10’
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 8’ x 6’
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 14 1/2’ x 9’
Room 9 Information
Room Dimensions: 9’ x 7’
Room Level: Second
Room Type: Bathroom
Room 10 Information
Room Dimensions: 10 1/2’ x 9’
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook
Room Level: First
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 13 1/2’ x 10’
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 13’ x 11’
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 13 1/2’ x 12’
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 14’ x 12’
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 10’ x 6’
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 21’ x 9’
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 19’ x 13’
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 26’ x 13’
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Door Features: Insulated Doors
# of Fireplaces: 1
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 18
Exterior
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows