For sale

$499,900

Est. $3,734/mo —

•

2,966

sq ft

3735 Rio Vista St, Houston, TX 77021

About this home

Rare opportunity in Riverside Terrace, a storied and sought after neighborhood in the heart of Houston. Situated on an expansive 11,305 sq ft lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath classic home has additional space beyond the main living areas and carries the architectural character and original finishes of a bygone era. Well loved for decades, priced to reflect current condition, and ready for the buyer who recognizes what this address represents. This home is part of the Parkwood Drive Civic Club with deep roots, a powerful neighborhood history, and an unmatched inner-loop location minutes from the Texas Medical Center, Museum District, Hermann Park, University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and the Houston Zoo. The heartbeat of Houston — with the calm of an established neighborhood. Sold as-is. Call for your private showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$169Price/Sq.Ft.

$4/moHOA Dues

2 car garageParking

Listed by Bincy Jacob • Keller Williams Realty Southwest

Listing updated: May 4, 2026 at 11:48am

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:HARMLS #38608692

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$3,734 per month

Principal and interest$2,594

Property taxes

$745

HOA dues

Home insurance

$392

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lockhart Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Cullen Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

Yates High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About

Parkwood

Parkwood, located between Clear Lake City Boulevard and El Camino Real, is a residential and commuter-friendly Houston neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a greenbelt feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Clear Lake City Boulevard and El Camino Real, where low-slung plazas, local eateries, and everyday errands set a steady rhythm. Community pillars include Space Center Houston, the Clear Lake Theatre, and Boondoggle’s Pub. Homes tend toward brick one-stories with broad lawns and mature trees, giving blocks a calm, established look. Nearby bayous and pocket parks shape a walk-and-roll routine, while NASA-adjacent campuses keep the area oriented toward workday flow. Retail corridors stay active, but interior streets read quiet and residential.

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Offer insights

3735 Rio Vista St · $499,900

Strong offer

$497K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $497K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 46 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Granite counters
Ceiling fans
One fireplace
Total of 5 rooms

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor (15 x 16)
Bedroom on the second floor (12 x 14)
Bedroom on the second floor (14 x 15)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Granite counters

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup

Flooring
Carpet
Tile

Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central electric air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 3735 Rio Vista St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,934 (+1.5%)

$223,355 + $175,427

$398,782

2024

$8,803 (+13.2%)

$223,355 + $175,427

$398,782

2023

$7,776 (+1.1%)

2022

$7,690 (+9.3%)

2021

$7,033 (+2.0%)

2020

$6,897 (−0.9%)

$152,288 + $122,022

$274,310

2019

$6,958 (−3.3%)

$152,288 + $122,022

$274,310

2018

$7,193 (+10.2%)

2017

$6,529 (+9.9%)

2016

$5,940 (+9.7%)

2015

$5,414 (+8.6%)

2014

$4,987 (+0.4%)

$101,525 + $84,194

$185,719

2013

$4,966 (−7.2%)

$101,525 + $84,194

$185,719

2012

$5,350 (−38.3%)

$101,525 + $84,194

$185,719

2011

$8,664 (+169.6%)

2010

$3,214 (−37.3%)

2009

$5,129

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1949

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,966

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,966

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Harris County

APN

0611380700003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.

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, 23 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 • 77021

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Dec

Sun exposure

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.9 hrs

5.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 3735 Rio Vista St

$481,710

$18K under list price of $500K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $335K to $560K.

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$75/sq ft
smaller lot
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$334,900 Last sold price
3 beds3.5 baths1,795 sq ft
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$18/sq ft
smaller lot
76 years newer
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$334,500 Last sold price
3 beds3.5 baths1,795 sq ft
4013 Griggs Rd Unit L, Houston, TX 77021
$17/sq ft
smaller lot
76 years newer
SOLD FEB 22, 2026
$400,000 Last sold price
4 beds3.5 baths3,092 sq ft
3918 Fernwood Dr, Houston, TX 77021
$40/sq ft
smaller lot
3 years newer
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$525,000 Last sold price
4 beds3.5 baths3,950 sq ft
3603 Rio Vista St, Houston, TX 77021
$36/sq ft
larger lot
4 years older

Rental earnings

Est. $2,195 per month, based on comparable rentals

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