Beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 1-bath home located in a quiet, established neighborhood in Southwest Houston. Home was rebuilt in 2018 and recently refreshed with fresh interior paint and brand-new carpet installed in June 2026, this move-in-ready home offers both comfort and value. The open-concept floor plan creates an inviting atmosphere, featuring a formal dining area, breakfast space, and a kitchen that overlooks the spacious living room—perfect for entertaining family and friends. Additional features include ceiling fans throughout, central air and heat, energy-efficient upgrades, and a convenient indoor utility room. Step outside to enjoy the oversized backyard, offering plenty of room for children, pets, gardening, or future outdoor living enhancements. Affordably priced and thoughtfully updated, this home is an outstanding opportunity for first-time buyers, growing families, or investors seeking a turnkey property in a desirable Southwest Houston location.
Village at Glen Iris, located between Buffalo Bayou Park and Downtown Houston, is a residential and urban Houston neighborhood with a townhouse streetscape and a bayou-edge setting. The neighborhood reads as compact and contemporary, with gated drives, small courtyards, and clean-lined infill that keeps the blocks quiet. The character concentrates along Allen Parkway at Waugh Drive, where joggers, cyclists, and patio tables cluster near the bayou trails and skyline views. Buffalo Bayou Park and the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern act as the area’s signature outdoor-and-culture anchors. Nearby, the Wortham Theater Center adds a formal arts note that pairs well with the neighborhood’s polished, low-maintenance feel.
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Offer insights
5234 Ripplebrook Dr · $149,894
$150K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $150K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
78 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Kitchen and family room combined
Ceiling fans throughout
Programmable thermostat
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor (approx. 16 x 20)
Three additional first-floor bedrooms (approx. 14 x 14, 12 x 14, 12 x 12)
Total of 4 possible bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Electric oven
Breakfast nook adjacent to the kitchen (approx. 16 x 10)
Laundry & utility
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Plank flooring
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Thermostat (energy-efficient)
Exterior features
Fully fenced private yard
Backyard fencing
Subdivision lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Residential single-family home
North-facing
Built in 1958
Slab foundation
Parking
Concrete driveway
Security
Smoke detectors installed
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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 110° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77045
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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.
8.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5234 Ripplebrook Dr
$147,967
$1,927 under list price of $150K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $219K to $275K.