Welcome to this beautiful, bright contemporary patio home in highly sought-after Rice Military! Offering 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this stunning residence boasts soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and multiple outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features elegant granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, retreat to the lavish primary suite, complete with a spa-like en-suite bath. Outside, enjoy your own private oasis with a custom deck, a slate balcony, and a dedicated yard area. Unbeatable location—walking distance to Memorial Park and the Washington Avenue Entertainment District, with just a quick commute to Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and major highways.
Rice Military / Washington Corridor, located between Memorial Park and Downtown Houston, is a residential and entertainment Houston neighborhood with a bayou-edge setting and a warehouse-to-bungalow streetscape. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates along Washington Avenue at Shepherd Drive, where patios, cocktail bars, and chef-driven dining line the corridor under a steady flow of bikes and rideshares. Modern townhomes sit beside older cottages, with pocket parks and trailheads threading toward Buffalo Bayou. Buffalo Bayou Park adds long views, public art, and skyline backdrops. Local pillars like the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, B&B Butchers & Restaurant, and Henderson & Kane anchor the area’s cultural and dining identity.
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Offer insights
818 Lester St · $489,000
$489K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $489K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas log fireplace (1)
Bedroom on main level
Double vanity
Granite counters
High ceilings
Jetted tub
Separate shower
Upper-level primary suite
Window treatments
Ceiling fans
Programmable thermostat
Low emissivity windows
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on third level (23 x 13)
Bedroom on third level (12 x 11)
Bedroom on first level (15 x 11)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Disposal
Granite counters
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Washer included
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Carpet
Slate
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas, zoned)
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Fenced backyard
Private yard
Home design
Residential property
Faces north
Built in 2005
Slab foundation
Composition roof
Approximately 2,483 living area
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Security
Owned security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Stucco construction
Composition roof
Slab foundation
Year built 2005
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Lease considered
Other
Energy-efficient features include shaded exposure, programmable thermostat, and energy-efficient windows
Electricity and solar
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Striking contemporary patio home in Rice Military area. This freestanding home features soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light and multiple outdoor spaces. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, lavish master suite with spa-like master bath, custom deck, slate balcony and yard area are other features of this amazing home. Great location within walking distance to Memorial Park, Washington Entertainment District and minutes to downtown and the Medical Center.
HARMLS #62821727
May 17, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2014
Listed
$434,900
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 19, 2000
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,676 (+5.7%)
$218,394 + $331,018
$549,412
2025
$11,051 (−1.7%)
$218,394 + $301,614
$520,008
2024
$11,245 (+6.4%)
$195,405 + $342,038
$537,443
2023
$10,567 (−2.2%)
$195,405 + $329,071
$524,476
2022
$10,810 (+3.4%)
$195,405 + $295,529
$490,934
2021
$10,451 (−0.8%)
$195,405 + $253,016
$448,421
2020
$10,538 (−0.3%)
$195,405 + $243,768
$439,173
2019
$10,574
$195,405 + $241,259
$436,664
2018
$10,576 (−5.2%)
$137,933 + $280,002
$417,935
2017
$11,154
$137,933 + $303,567
$441,500
2016
$11,163 (−0.3%)
$137,933 + $303,567
$441,500
2015
$11,192 (+16.9%)
$137,933 + $303,567
$441,500
2014
$9,575 (+10.5%)
$137,933 + $301,838
$439,771
2013
$8,666 (+1.8%)
$137,933 + $301,838
$439,771
2012
$8,514 (−0.1%)
$96,553 + $272,260
$368,813
2011
$8,526 (+75.1%)
2010
$4,870 (−43.0%)
2009
$8,546
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,796 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,483
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,483
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
1252520010011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Jul 16, 2008 • Final
Demolition
Demolish a residential building and disconnect the sewer.
Demolition
Mar 8, 2006 • Final
E2,addl-elect
Construct a new single-family townhome with an attached garage.
Electrical
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.
Climate risks
9/10 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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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77007
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 818 Lester St
$477,589
$11K under list price of $489K
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