Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home blends comfort and style with exceptional entertaining options in a peaceful setting just off Memorial Drive near Kirkwood. The first-floor primary suite offers convenience, while spacious living areas include a large family room and a game room with bar, formal dining area, plus a paneled study. Outside, enjoy a private backyard retreat with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, expansive deck, fenced yard, and tranquil waterfall fountain—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include the kitchen, baths, flooring, and paint. Generous guest parking and abundant living space add to the home's appeal. Laundry room with sink. The home did not flood during Hurricane Harvey, providing added peace of mind. Ideally located within walking distance of SBISD schools and zoned to Stratford High School. Easy access to CityCentre, the Energy Corridor, I-10, Beltway 8, and Memorial area shopping and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
9,705 sq ftLot Size
$354Price/Sq.Ft.
$46/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Philip Alter• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Susan Syamken• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Memorial
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
636 Rancho Bauer Dr · $975,000
$958K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $958K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
80 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Atrium
Beamed/vaulted ceilings and open beams
Crown molding
Wet bar
Double vanity in primary bath
Bath in primary bedroom
Separate shower and tub/shower
Pantry
Quartz counters
Pots & pan drawers
Wired for sound
Ceiling fans
Programmable thermostat
Gas fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on first floor (approx. 14 x 17)
Second-floor bedrooms (approx. 15 x 13, 14 x 9, 12 x 14)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Primary bathroom on first floor (approx. 20 x 13)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven and electric range
Microwave
Garbage disposal
Refrigerator
Ice maker
Wine refrigerator
Pantry
Quartz countertops
Laundry & utility
Utility/laundry room on first floor (approx. 7.2 x 7.8)
Electric and gas dryer hookups
Flooring
Engineered hardwood
Plank
Tile
Vinyl
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Covered patio
Deck
Patio
Outdoor kitchen
Private, fully fenced backyard
Home design
Residential property
Faces west
Full ownership
Slab foundation
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Driveway parking
Security
Prewired security
Leased security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built in 1976
Brick, cement siding and wood siding exterior
Metal and tile roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association: Memorial Drive Acres
Annual association fee of $550
Community curbs and gutters
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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Houston, TX • 77079
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Houston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 636 Rancho Bauer Dr
$939,301
$36K under list price of $975K
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