4238 Drake presents a great opportunity to own over 3000sf of well laid out space in a sought after family friendly neighborhood that's also zoned to acclaimed West U Elementary. Private driveway, 1st floor living, large primary w/ study, a game room, multiple balconies, rooftop deck, & a fully decked backyard - YES, you can have it all! Updates include fresh paint inside N out, new flooring & light fixtures on 1st floor, updated primary bath and recent AC unit. All bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor, are spacious w/ walk in closets & have access to balconies. The 3rd floor has a huge game room with high ceilings, a half bath & a large walk-in attic space for additional storage. Enjoy your evenings entertaining on the rooftop deck! Centrally located between Medical Center, Rice University and Greenway Plaza. This home has never flooded.
TownhomeProperty Type
2005Year Built
2,500 sq ftLot Size
$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Karishma Asrani• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Bought with Mohannad Ibrahim• RE/MAX Prime Properties
Desirable, practical & rare floor plan for a town-home with all 3 bedrooms on the same (2nd floor). Living areas, plus the garage with the direct access to the kitchen, are on the 1st floor, and spacious game room with the roof top deck, along with the massive & tall attic with plethora of storage are on the 3rd floor. Don't miss this hidden gem zoned to West U Elementary.
Public Records
Mar 17, 2010
Sold
*
HARMLS #3055745
Feb 11, 2010
Listing Removed
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Dec 9, 2008
Listed
$399,900
$132/sq ft
HARMLS #6419506
Sep 5, 2008
Listing Removed
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Mar 7, 2007
Listed
$465,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1988
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
*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
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
3,025
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1267590020001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Jan 3, 2008 • Final
P3*add-pl-pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
May 30, 2007 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 2
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Separate Shower
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs, Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Breakfast Room, Gameroom Up, Living Area - 1st Floor, Living/Dining Combo, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Electric Oven
Gas Range
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room in House
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas, Zoned
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Balcony
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Carpet, Engineered Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Breakfast
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 21 x 15
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 4 x 7
Room Type: Utility
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 5 x 6
Room Type: Study/Library
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 21 x 20
Room Type: Game Room
Location: 3rd Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces South, Faces West
Building Stories: 3
Siding: Stucco
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Fenced
Property Information
Unit Level: Ground Level
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Lot Information
Section Num: 2
Legal Lot Description: LT 1 BLK 2 DRAKE STREET TOWNHOMES
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 126-759-002-0001
Tax Amount: $13,797
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.3994
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 exit Weslayan and go south on Weslayan to Drake. Turn left on Drake. From Bissonnet go north on Community and right on Drake.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 492W
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,025
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Harris County
APN: 1267590020001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
One to Four Family Residential
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
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
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, 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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Estimated sale price
$684,000 – $828,000
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