Great Location. Contemporary Rice Military townhome in a wonderful gated community with plenty of guest parking. Great walkability score, close to so many wonderful restaurants, coffee houses, pubs and shopping. And just minutes to downtown, The Medical Center, Memorial Park and so much more. The large kitchen opens out to the dining and living areas, making the home so ideal for entertaining. Many windows and skylights bring in so much natural lighting. Contemporary concrete on the first floor w/ wide plank hardwoods on the 2nd floor. Impressive super high ceilings in the living area with artful square architectural windows. Abundance of counter space in the island kitchen as well as plenty of cabinet space. Huge primary bedroom w/ high ceilings & a large closet. Large primary bath with double sinks. Nest thermostat allows you to control AC/Heat with your smart phone. Nice sized front patio. Extra parking for guests inside the gated complex.
TownhomeProperty Type
1999Year Built
1,510 sq ftLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Danny Pleason• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Contemporary, Rice Military townhouse w/ patio & tons of natural light, locat. in a gated community w/ guest parking & courtyard. First floor gst bedrm/study w/ stained concrete floors. Wide plank pine fls in the dining rm & the kitchen. Third floor master has tall ceilings, double sinks and spa tub. The home has brand new AC unit (w. 5yr transferable warranty). Home is in center of town near Washington Ave. , Galleria, Memorial Park, River Oaks, W. Gray Shopping & Dining, Buffalo Bayou & Down Town.
Public Records
Sep 28, 2006
Sold
*
HARMLS #3767954
Jul 30, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2005
Listed
$220,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 2002
Sold
*
Public Records
Apr 4, 2000
Sold
*
Public Records
Mar 1, 2000
Sold
*
$98/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,328 (+5.2%)
$200,830 + $191,013
$391,843
2025
$7,914 (+3.0%)
$200,830 + $171,569
$372,399
2024
$7,683 (+6.7%)
$179,690 + $187,510
$367,200
2023
$7,202 (−0.9%)
$179,690 + $177,771
$357,461
2022
$7,266 (−2.3%)
$179,690 + $150,310
$330,000
2021
$7,439 (−0.9%)
$179,690 + $139,495
$319,185
2020
$7,510 (−6.2%)
$179,690 + $133,310
$313,000
2019
$8,004 (+4.7%)
$179,690 + $150,856
$330,546
2018
$7,648 (+2.6%)
$126,840 + $175,404
$302,244
2017
$7,453
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2016
$7,459 (−0.3%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2015
$7,478 (+4.7%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2014
$7,145 (+10.5%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2013
$6,466 (−0.4%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2012
$6,495 (−1.5%)
$88,788 + $163,905
$252,693
2011
$6,591 (+6.9%)
2010
$6,163 (+71.7%)
2009
$3,589
Tax history for 628 Lester St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,328 (+5.2%)
$200,830 + $191,013
$391,843
2025
$7,914 (+3.0%)
$200,830 + $171,569
$372,399
2024
$7,683 (+6.7%)
$179,690 + $187,510
$367,200
2023
$7,202 (−0.9%)
$179,690 + $177,771
$357,461
2022
$7,266 (−2.3%)
$179,690 + $150,310
$330,000
2021
$7,439 (−0.9%)
$179,690 + $139,495
$319,185
2020
$7,510 (−6.2%)
$179,690 + $133,310
$313,000
2019
$8,004 (+4.7%)
$179,690 + $150,856
$330,546
2018
$7,648 (+2.6%)
$126,840 + $175,404
$302,244
2017
$7,453
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2016
$7,459 (−0.3%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2015
$7,478 (+4.7%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2014
$7,145 (+10.5%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2013
$6,466 (−0.4%)
$126,840 + $168,160
$295,000
2012
$6,495 (−1.5%)
$88,788 + $163,905
$252,693
2011
$6,591 (+6.9%)
2010
$6,163 (+71.7%)
2009
$3,589
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,510 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
1,760
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1199290010023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Oct 26, 1999 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new townhouse with a garage.
New construction
Oct 6, 1999 • Final
Hvac
Construct a new townhouse with a garage.
HVAC
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: Automatic Driveway Gate, Garage Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Whirlpool Tub, Tub with Shower
Bedroom Information
1 Non-Master Bedroom Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 3rd Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
1 Living Area, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living Area - 2nd Floor, Living/Dining Combo, Utility Room in House
Kitchen Desc: Breakfast Bar, Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Under Cabinet Lighting
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer Included, Refrigerator, Washer Included
Electric Oven, Single Oven
Gas Cooktop
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room in House
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, High-Efficiency HVAC, Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ration > 13
Alarm System (Owned), Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Prewired for Alarm System, Refrigerator Included
Floors: Carpet, Concrete, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 14' x 11'
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 20' x 13'
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 15' x 10'
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 17' x 14'
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 3rd Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 15' x 10'
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 14' x 5'
Room Type: Master Bath
Location: 3rd Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces West
Building Stories: 3
Siding: Aluminum
Roof: Aluminum
Foundation: Slab
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Fenced, Front Green Space, Patio/Deck, Sprinkler System
School Elementary: MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School Middle: HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
School High: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: Central
Directions: From Memorial: North on Detering, East on Blossom, North on Lester. From Washington: South on Lester, property down on the left. Park inside complex. Obtain gate code from listing agent.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 492L
Community Information
No
Subdivision Lake Access YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,760
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,510 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Harris County
APN: 1199290010023
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
One to Four Family Residential
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: djpleason@gmail.com
Around this home
Schools
Memorial Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Hogg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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, 24 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$345,000 – $418,000
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