Wonderful two story home zoned to West University elementary. Welcoming circle driveway! Four bedroom home with dramatic and open floor plan. Spacious formals with high ceilings. Island kitchen with double ovens & microwave. Den off kitchen. Recent fence in backyard with small patio. Upstairs extra sitting area off landing. Great location near parks, shopping and schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Suzanne Cade• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Traditional home with lots of windows, nice size backyard. All bedrooms are upstairs, house needs some updating but great location. Easy access to Hwy 59, Zone to West U Elementary!
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,251 (+10.0%)
2025
$17,501 (+7.7%)
$600,000 + $223,500
$823,500
2024
$16,251 (+7.8%)
$550,000 + $226,700
$776,700
2023
$15,069 (+0.7%)
2022
$14,971 (−5.5%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2021
$15,847 (−2.9%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2020
$16,314 (−0.9%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2019
$16,465 (−3.5%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2018
$17,056 (+0.2%)
$500,000 + $174,036
$674,036
2017
$17,029 (+10.7%)
$500,000 + $174,036
$674,036
2016
$15,384 (−0.3%)
$500,000 + $174,036
$674,036
2015
$15,425 (+3.4%)
$430,000 + $178,442
$608,442
2014
$14,919 (+21.7%)
$410,000 + $170,367
$580,367
2013
$12,257 (+47.7%)
$410,000 + $170,367
$580,367
2012
$8,297 (−19.5%)
$305,000 + $174,000
$479,000
2011
$10,312 (−12.4%)
2010
$11,777 (+66.5%)
2009
$7,074
Tax history for 4235 Drake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,251 (+10.0%)
2025
$17,501 (+7.7%)
$600,000 + $223,500
$823,500
2024
$16,251 (+7.8%)
$550,000 + $226,700
$776,700
2023
$15,069 (+0.7%)
2022
$14,971 (−5.5%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2021
$15,847 (−2.9%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2020
$16,314 (−0.9%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2019
$16,465 (−3.5%)
$500,000 + $179,924
$679,924
2018
$17,056 (+0.2%)
$500,000 + $174,036
$674,036
2017
$17,029 (+10.7%)
$500,000 + $174,036
$674,036
2016
$15,384 (−0.3%)
$500,000 + $174,036
$674,036
2015
$15,425 (+3.4%)
$430,000 + $178,442
$608,442
2014
$14,919 (+21.7%)
$410,000 + $170,367
$580,367
2013
$12,257 (+47.7%)
$410,000 + $170,367
$580,367
2012
$8,297 (−19.5%)
$305,000 + $174,000
$479,000
2011
$10,312 (−12.4%)
2010
$11,777 (+66.5%)
2009
$7,074
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
2,446
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0552860000007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Mar 28, 2018 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Work on residential plumbing.
Plumbing
Mar 7, 2017 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential mechanical system.
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
Additional Parking, Auto Garage Door Opener, Circle Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Tub with Shower, Whirlpool Tub
Interior Features
Room Count: 11
Breakfast Room, Den, Formal Dining
Equipment
Double Oven, Electric Oven
Electric Cooktop
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas, Zoned
Cooling System: Central Electric, Zoned
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans
Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover
Countertops: Laminate
Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Room Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room Type: Den
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Formal
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 7
Room Type: Breakfast
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 7
Room Type: Extra Room
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Features: Tub w/Shower, Whirlpool/Tub, Double Sinks
Exterior
Building Information
Faces North
Siding: Brick & Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced
Property Information
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 0
Legal Lot Description: LT 7 BLK 11 COLLEGE COURT PLACE
Street Surface: Asphalt
Lot Description: Patio Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 055-286-000-0007
Tax Amount: $17,029
Tax Year: 2017
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.5264
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: Southwest
Directions: From 59 go south on Weslayen to Drake. Turn right. Home is two blocks down on left
MLS Map Page and Grid: 492W
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,446
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Harris County
APN: 0552860000007
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0490320
List Agent Email: Suzanne.Cade@Sothebyshomes.com
Around this home
Schools
West University Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Pershing Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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, 25 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$851,000 – $1.03M
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