Wonderfully renovated traditional home on a quiet corner lot in Memorial Drive Acres. This home offers an open layout with a primary bedroom on the first floor, a true study and both living and dining areas. Updates include: recent HVAC, windows, engineered wood floors, paint, doors, trim, baseboards, crown molding, window coverings, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, recessed lighting, and bespoke built-in cabinetry. Stunning kitchen, featuring quartzite countertops, farmhouse sink, dual-fuel range with double ovens, 6 burners and griddle, walk-in pantry and a large island with seating. The primary bathroom has been remodeled with a soaking tub, standalone shower and private water closet. Spacious secondary bedrooms with two full bathrooms upstairs. Home features a laundry area with dog wash station and a water softener system. Outdoor space includes a covered patio, backyard, large side yard, sprinkler system, and mosquito system on a private cul-de-sac.
Memorial, located between Buffalo Bayou and the Katy Freeway, is a residential and park-rich Houston neighborhood with wooded streets and large-lot homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Memorial Drive at Bunker Hill Road, where commuter traffic meets pocket shopping centers, coffee counters, and polished everyday errands. Architectural cues lean toward mid-century ranches, updated traditional builds, and contemporary rebuilds set behind deep setbacks and mature trees. Memorial Park’s trails and golf greens shape the daily rhythm, while bayou paths add a quieter, shaded edge. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens serve as cultural anchors with a strong sense of place. Dining landmarks like Tony’s keep the tone classic and local.
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Offer insights
559 Rancho Bauer Dr · $950,000
$942K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $942K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
39 days
The average home goes pending in 47 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
Crown molding
High ceilings
Double vanity
En suite bathroom
Main-level primary bedroom
Bath in primary bedroom
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Tub/shower
Kitchen island
Kitchen/family room combo
Kitchen/dining combo
Pantry
Walk-in pantry
Walk-in closet(s)
Pots & pan drawers
Quartzite counters
Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers
Window treatments
Gas fireplace
Insulated doors
Low emissivity windows
Window coverings
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first level (17x17)
Three additional bedrooms on the second level (13x12, 13x12, 13x13)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Double oven
Electric oven
Gas range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Engineered hardwood
Marble
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Covered patio
Covered deck
Deck
Patio
Private yard
Fenced backyard
Sprinkler/irrigation system
Corner lot
Cul-de-sac lot
Subdivision setting
Side yard
Home design
Residential property
Faces south
Full ownership
Slab foundation
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Driveway
Garage door opener
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built in 1977
Brick, cement siding, and wood siding exterior
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Part of Memorial Drive Acres association
Annual association fee of $400
Electricity and solar
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Don't miss out on an opportunity to make this home yours! Brand new and completely renovated with custom design. Modern updates include a new kitchen floorplan with quartzite countertops, walk in pantry and a formal living and dining space. Open layout with neutral colored paint throughout. New wood floors throughout the downstairs floor plan. Primary bedroom is downstairs as well as a separate enclosed office/extra room on the first floor. The quality continues throughout every detail inside of this home. Deep kitchen sink with modernized soft close drawers. Energy efficient windows throughout as well as a French door access point to the backyard in the main living room. Bespoke built in cabinetry throughout the first floor. Completely remodeled primary bathroom! Spacious secondary bedrooms with two full bathrooms upstairs. Corner lot with an abundance of yard space! Brand new sprinkler system! Terry Hershey park is just around the corner. Zoned to exemplary SBISD schools!
Public Records
Aug 22, 2000
Sold
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* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,850 (+10.0%)
2025
$18,954 (+8.4%)
2024
$17,493 (+9.6%)
$270,792 + $522,818
$793,610
2023
$15,956 (+0.4%)
2022
$15,898 (+19.3%)
$262,330 + $417,670
$680,000
2021
$13,331 (+67.4%)
$256,688 + $289,354
$546,042
2020
$7,963 (−2.9%)
$251,047 + $70,921
$321,968
2019
$8,202 (−8.8%)
$253,868 + $73,488
$327,356
2018
$8,994 (−35.1%)
$253,868 + $89,692
$343,560
2017
$13,854 (+4.7%)
$282,075 + $247,925
$530,000
2016
$13,231 (+9.4%)
$282,075 + $247,925
$530,000
2015
$12,097 (+8.7%)
2014
$11,125 (+9.7%)
$235,063 + $241,937
$477,000
2013
$10,144 (−8.1%)
$235,063 + $241,937
$477,000
2012
$11,044 (−55.1%)
$150,440 + $229,560
$380,000
2011
$24,574 (+121.0%)
2010
$11,121 (+85.7%)
2009
$5,988
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,005 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1977
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,948
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,948
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0813100010559
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Mar 25, 2021 • Final
Hvac
Work on a residential mechanical system.
HVAC
Dec 16, 2020 • Final
Building pmt
Perform an interior remodel on a residential building.
Remodel
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% 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 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 • 77079
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 20% for direct sun exposure in Houston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 559 Rancho Bauer Dr
$923,334
$27K under list price of $950K
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