Charming, inviting, and exceptionally well-maintained, this home was completely taken to the studs in 2024. Tasteful improvements include all-new electrical and plumbing, a new roof, hardwood flooring, and beautifully renovated kitchen and bathrooms, creating a fresh, welcoming atmosphere throughout. A generator adds extra convenience and peace of mind, while the thoughtful landscape by Urban Landscape Group in Austin provides a lovely outdoor retreat. Meticulously cared for and full of warmth and character, this home truly stands out.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
5,998 sq ftLot Size
$253Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Mahlstedt• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Oak Forest-Garden Oaks, located between U.S. 290 and I-610, is a residential and retail Houston neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a bayou-greenway backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the 34th Street corridor near Ella Boulevard, where low-slung storefronts, patios, and local counters set a casual, lived-in rhythm. Architectural lines lean toward postwar brick ranch homes, updated bungalows, and newer infill tucked behind mature oaks. White Oak Bayou Greenway threads the edge with long, linear paths and pocket parks. Local pillars such as Petrol Station, Hughie’s, and the Houston Farmers Market ground the food-and-gathering scene. The pace reads calm on side streets, then busier around the commercial strips and trailheads.
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Market insights
4130 Costa Rica Rd · $395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$395,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (20% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the first floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher, disposal, microwave
Laundry & utility
Utility room on the first floor
Heating & cooling
Central gas heating
Central electric air conditioning
Home design
Residential property
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Built in 1962
Brick construction
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-5. This wonderful home is not just Move in Ready it is Move In and Eat Off the Floor Ready! Incredibly immaculate and meticulously maintained. Both bathrooms redone this spring with beautiful new tile, granite countertops and Kohler fixtures. New blinds, hot water heater, garage door, paint, hardware, light fixtures, carpet and more. 18 SEER rated AC. Upgraded Tuff-Shed in backyard. See the list in documents for more of the upgrades and features.
Public Records
Sep 12, 1991
Sold
*
$45/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,171 (+1.9%)
$175,500 + $114,890
$290,390
2025
$6,055 (+3.6%)
$175,500 + $109,395
$284,895
2024
$5,847 (−5.0%)
$175,500 + $103,935
$279,435
2023
$6,154 (−4.3%)
$175,500 + $129,922
$305,422
2022
$6,429 (+5.9%)
$161,460 + $130,538
$291,998
2021
$6,072 (+2.2%)
$140,400 + $120,138
$260,538
2020
$5,942 (−0.2%)
$140,400 + $107,237
$247,637
2019
$5,953 (+2.4%)
$140,400 + $105,435
$245,835
2018
$5,815 (+0.2%)
$105,300 + $124,490
$229,790
2017
$5,805 (−3.1%)
$105,300 + $124,490
$229,790
2016
$5,990 (+6.9%)
$105,300 + $124,490
$229,790
2015
$5,604 (+16.9%)
$105,300 + $131,608
$236,908
2014
$4,793 (+48.3%)
$84,240 + $102,231
$186,471
2013
$3,231 (−4.3%)
$84,240 + $102,231
$186,471
2012
$3,376 (+9.3%)
$50,895 + $75,378
$126,273
2011
$3,087 (+49.9%)
2010
$2,060 (−0.5%)
2009
$2,070
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,560
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0922510000008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Jul 3, 2024 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
May 9, 2013 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
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.
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77092
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Houston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 4130 Costa Rica Rd
$392,628
$2,372 under list price of $395K
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