Situated on a prime corner lot canopied by mature oaks, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Oak Forest West home makes an immediate impression. The spacious layout offers inviting places to gather, a fireplace living room with patio access, a formal dining room, and a breakfast room for everyday meals or hosting. Arched windows, concrete floors, and built-ins add personality beyond a typical updated home. The kitchen delivers with a gas cooktop, double ovens, and generous cabinetry. Updated bathrooms and new carpet on the second level so you can simply settle in and enjoy. Step outside and the fun begins; a private turf backyard with a sprinkler system and French drains sets the stage for effortless entertaining, all powered by solar panels for energy efficiency. Recent upgrades include energy-efficient windows, PEX plumbing, electrical panel, water softener & filtration, gutters, paint, generator hookups, and a 2026 HVAC system. Quick access to 290, 610 & I-10, plus the playground.
Oak Forest-Garden Oaks, located between U.S. 290 and I-610, is a residential and retail Houston neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a bayou-greenway backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the 34th Street corridor near Ella Boulevard, where low-slung storefronts, patios, and local counters set a casual, lived-in rhythm. Architectural lines lean toward postwar brick ranch homes, updated bungalows, and newer infill tucked behind mature oaks. White Oak Bayou Greenway threads the edge with long, linear paths and pocket parks. Local pillars such as Petrol Station, Hughie’s, and the Houston Farmers Market ground the food-and-gathering scene. The pace reads calm on side streets, then busier around the commercial strips and trailheads.
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Market insights
6134 Rena St · $449,999
DAYS ON MARKET
61 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$449,999
Median sale price in this area is $337,005. (25% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Double vanity
Ceiling fans
Gas and wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (second level)
Bedroom (second level)
Bedroom (second level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Disposal
Refrigerator
Water softener (owned)
Laundry & utility
Washer
Washer hookup
Dryer
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Concrete
Laminate
Terrazzo
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
HVAC energy-efficient features
Exterior features
Fully fenced yard with backyard fencing
Private yard
Sprinkler/irrigation system
Corner lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Residential property
Faces south
Full ownership
Parking
Detached garage
2 garage spaces
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built in 1972
Brick and cement siding exterior
Composition roof
Pillar/post/pier and slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association: Beacon Management
Annual association fee of $237 (covers recreation facilities)
Community amenities include pool, playground, and guard
Community pool
Electricity and solar
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NEVER FLOODED. Great close in location. This classic estate home is ready for a new owner and their decorator touches. Terrazo entry with both formals. Large family room with center fireplace. Nice built ins on both sides of the fireplace. Large kitchen with lots of cabinets and counters. Master is very large and has a separate dressing area outside of the master bath. All rooms are good size. Solar screens on the windows. Nice patio in the back yard. Hardiplank siding. The roof 2015 per heirs on information found. This great home is a close in location is waiting for you!
HARMLS #25996267
Feb 6, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jan 29, 2019
Price Changed
$259,000
$100/sq ft
Jan 26, 2019
Price Changed
$289,500
$112/sq ft
Jan 18, 2019
Price Changed
$289,750
$112/sq ft
Jan 9, 2019
Relisted
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Dec 14, 2018
Pending
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Dec 6, 2018
Pending
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Nov 24, 2018
Price Changed
$289,900
$112/sq ft
Nov 16, 2018
Price Changed
$289,000
$112/sq ft
Nov 14, 2018
Price Changed
$289,900
$112/sq ft
Oct 13, 2018
Listed
$289,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1988
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,837 (+8.2%)
$120,666 + $181,312
$301,978
2024
$6,321 (−2.4%)
$120,666 + $181,421
$302,087
2023
$6,475 (+0.7%)
2022
$6,433 (+3.9%)
2021
$6,190 (+2.2%)
$56,784 + $208,814
$265,598
2020
$6,058 (+0.6%)
$56,784 + $195,697
$252,481
2019
$6,020 (+4.9%)
$56,784 + $191,806
$248,590
2018
$5,741 (+7.6%)
$56,784 + $170,082
$226,866
2017
$5,334 (+9.9%)
2016
$4,852 (+9.7%)
2015
$4,423 (+8.5%)
2014
$4,077 (+10.5%)
$31,941 + $144,870
$176,811
2013
$3,690 (−7.5%)
$31,941 + $144,870
$176,811
2012
$3,988 (−40.7%)
$31,941 + $112,256
$144,197
2011
$6,727 (+188.8%)
2010
$2,329 (+0.3%)
2009
$2,323
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,825 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,642
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,642
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0983230000535
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
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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.
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, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77092
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 6134 Rena St
$437,261
$13K under list price of $450K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $330K to $569K.