Enjoy elevated living in a boutique community just minutes from The Heights, Oak Forest, and Garden Oaks with easy access to Houston's best dining, shopping, and major thoroughfares. This thoughtfully designed home features 4 -5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a powder bath, including a first-floor secondary bedroom with a private en-suite bath. Soaring 20-ft. ceilings create a bright, open feel, while upgraded finishes, premium surfaces, and designer fixtures add style throughout. The open-concept living and kitchen areas are perfect for entertaining. Relax on the second-floor balcony or take advantage of the oversized tandem 3-car garage with extra storage. Community amenities include a private dog park and green space. Exceptional design, generous space, and a prime location right outside of the Inner Loop make this home an outstanding opportunity.
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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Offer insights
817 Thornton Rd Unit E · $444,990
$445K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $445K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
29 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
Double vanity
Kitchen island
Kitchen/family room combo
Primary bedroom with bath
Pantry
Quartz countertops
Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Tub/shower
Kitchen/dining combo
Programmable thermostat
Low emissivity windows
Ventilation for improved indoor air quality
Bedrooms
Up to 5 bedrooms
Primary bedroom located on the second level
Additional bedrooms located on first, second and third levels (various sizes)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Primary bathroom on the first level
Kitchen
Gas oven
Gas range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Kitchen island
Pantry
Quartz counters
Laundry & utility
Utility room on the second level
Tankless water heater
Heating & cooling
Central gas heating
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Subdivision lot
Porch on the second level
Home design
Residential property
New construction (built in 2025)
Slab foundation
Composition roof
Two- or multi-story layout (rooms on first, second and third levels)
Parking
Attached garage
3 garage spaces
Garage with garage door opener
Additional parking available
Tandem parking
Security
Gated community
Construction
Built by Cityside Homes
2025 construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association managed by King Property Management
Gated community amenities
Annual HOA fee of $1,195 covering common areas and grounds maintenance
Electricity and solar
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Single Family Residential
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Harris County
APN
148-247-001-0011
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Last updated by owner on Apr 16, 2026.
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% 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 817 Thornton Rd Unit E
$441,876
$3,114 under list price of $445K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $400K to $759K.