Refreshed and refined 2-story home with first story living in West U area! Large living & dining room with wood floors. Enjoy a backyard oasis with side yard. Kitchen with breakfast area, island with counter seating, granite counter space, lots of storage, walk in pantry & stainless appliances. Wood floor stairwell leads to a secondary living space/game room. The primary suite is a luxury retreat with high ceilings, spa-like bath highlighting double sinks, a glass-enclosed shower, tub and walk in closet. The secondary bedrooms share the bathroom providing a long countertop space. Double-wide driveway with a 2 car garage. Washer & Dryer included. Plantation shutters. Walk or enjoy a short drive to the Wesleyan plaza shopping center that offers grocery, shopping & dining options. Great inner loop location near Greenway Plaza, Upper Kirby, Rice, Rice University and The Medical Center. NO HOA! Zoned to West University elementary, buyer should verify school zoning.
Townhome (co-op)Property Type
2005Year Built
2,500 sq ftLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Natalee Kelaher• CB&A, Realtors- Loop Central
Bought with Kiki Wilson• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,702 (−3.6%)
$250,000 + $347,684
$597,684
2025
$13,172 (−2.2%)
$250,000 + $369,804
$619,804
2024
$13,471 (+13.3%)
$250,000 + $393,822
$643,822
2023
$11,892 (−5.1%)
$250,000 + $340,243
$590,243
2022
$12,529 (−5.2%)
$250,000 + $319,014
$569,014
2021
$13,220 (−1.2%)
$250,000 + $317,228
$567,228
2020
$13,384 (−0.9%)
$250,000 + $307,799
$557,799
2019
$13,508 (−1.1%)
$250,000 + $307,799
$557,799
2018
$13,652 (+0.2%)
$250,000 + $289,516
$539,516
2017
$13,630 (+9.1%)
$250,000 + $289,516
$539,516
2016
$12,492 (+9.7%)
$250,000 + $289,516
$539,516
2015
$11,386 (+8.5%)
2014
$10,496 (+10.5%)
$225,000 + $214,550
$439,550
2013
$9,499 (−7.5%)
$225,000 + $214,550
$439,550
2012
$10,266 (+22.5%)
$150,000 + $221,186
$371,186
2011
$8,383 (+56.6%)
2010
$5,354 (−5.3%)
2009
$5,654
Tax history for 4249 Drake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,702 (−3.6%)
$250,000 + $347,684
$597,684
2025
$13,172 (−2.2%)
$250,000 + $369,804
$619,804
2024
$13,471 (+13.3%)
$250,000 + $393,822
$643,822
2023
$11,892 (−5.1%)
$250,000 + $340,243
$590,243
2022
$12,529 (−5.2%)
$250,000 + $319,014
$569,014
2021
$13,220 (−1.2%)
$250,000 + $317,228
$567,228
2020
$13,384 (−0.9%)
$250,000 + $307,799
$557,799
2019
$13,508 (−1.1%)
$250,000 + $307,799
$557,799
2018
$13,652 (+0.2%)
$250,000 + $289,516
$539,516
2017
$13,630 (+9.1%)
$250,000 + $289,516
$539,516
2016
$12,492 (+9.7%)
$250,000 + $289,516
$539,516
2015
$11,386 (+8.5%)
2014
$10,496 (+10.5%)
$225,000 + $214,550
$439,550
2013
$9,499 (−7.5%)
$225,000 + $214,550
$439,550
2012
$10,266 (+22.5%)
$150,000 + $221,186
$371,186
2011
$8,383 (+56.6%)
2010
$5,354 (−5.3%)
2009
$5,654
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,503
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1260080010001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Sep 16, 2005 • Final
Hvac
Construct a new single-family townhome with an attached garage.
HVAC
New construction
Sep 14, 2005 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new single-family townhome 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
Parking: Auto Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Separate Shower, Vanity Area
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs, En-Suite Bath
Interior Features
Room Count: 4
Breakfast Room, Family Room, Formal Dining, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer Included, Washer Included
Convection Oven, Single Oven
Gas Cooktop
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room in House
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gaslog Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat
Crown Moulding, Fire/Smoke Alarm
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 18 x 18
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 8 x 7
Room Type: Utility
Location: 2nd Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Building Stories: 2
Siding: Brick Veneer, Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Fenced, Patio/Deck, Side Yard
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Unit Level: Ground Level
Unit Location: On Street
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 03
Legal Lot Description: LT 1 BLK 1 ROC HOMES DRAKE THREE
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 126-008-001-0001
Tax Amount: $13,384
Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.3994
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA
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 HWY59, take Weslayan towards Bissonnet. Turn right on Drake. Home on left.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 492W
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,503
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Harris County
APN: 1260080010001
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
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 14-20% 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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Estimated sale price
$628,000 – $760,000
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