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Last listed at $510,000, SOLD ON Apr 2019

$788,075

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,374/mo

•

2.5 ba

•

2,223

sq ft

978 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018

About this home

You’ll love this beautiful home located under gracious oaks on a large corner lot in desirable Shepherd Park Plaza! The open floor plan features a huge living room with built-ins, hardwood floors and corner fireplace that opens to an updated kitchen with oversized breakfast bar, tiled flooring and back splash, slab granite and stainless appliances. The master bedroom has built-ins, walk-in closet and master bathroom with granite, dual sinks and large tiled walk-in shower. Convenient half bathroom in utility room. Relax in your large landscaped yard with amazing mature trees and sprinkler system, covered breezeway and patio. A must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

9,600 sq ftLot Size

$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Creston Inderrieden • IndyQuest Properties, LLC

Bought with Angela White • Circa Real Estate LLC

Redfin checked: 7 minutes ago

•Source:HARMLS #4312023

Redfin Estimate

$788,075

$278K over list price of $510K

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This home's estimate is 13% lower than the average sale price ($906K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$899,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,247 sq ft
1006 Cheshire Ln, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$759,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,067 sq ft
963 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,420 sq ft
4902 Candleleaf Dr, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD NOV 6, 2025
$747,900
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,301 sq ft
971 Curtin St, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$995,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,925 sq ft
4615 Golf Dr, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$935,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,395 sq ft
1067 Curtin St, Houston, TX 77018

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Market trends in 77018, TX

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$646K

$41K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

3 days MoM

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15 MoM

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Sale history for 978 Thornton Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 1, 2019

Sold

HARMLS #4312023

Apr 30, 2019

Sold

$490K - $565K

Apr 13, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 3, 2019

Pending

—

Mar 29, 2019

Listed

$510,000

$229/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 20, 2012

Sold

HARMLS #23595660

Nov 19, 2012

Sold

$320K - $370K

Oct 26, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 12, 2012

Listed

$369,000

$166/sq ft

Updated 3 bedroom home with amazing mature trees on a large corner lot. Open floor plan, huge family room that opens to updated kitchen with new cabinets, tiled flooring and back splash, slab granite and stainless appliances. Convenient bath in utility, windows replaced throughout. Living with wood floors, Sizable master bedroom with built ins, M/Bath with Granite, duel sinks, large tiled walk in shower and closet. Large landsaped yard, covered breezeway and patio with irrigation. A must see!

Public Records

Aug 10, 2006

Sold

Public Records

Mar 16, 2000

Sold

Public Records

Mar 1, 2000

Sold

$88/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 2, 1998

Sold

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,037 (+3.2%)

$353,000 + $448,647

$801,647

2024

$16,503 (+14.2%)

2023

$14,447 (−0.2%)

$317,700 + $399,319

$717,019

2022

$14,474 (+6.3%)

2021

$13,613 (+6.8%)

2020

$12,741 (+1.2%)

$264,750 + $266,250

$531,000

2019

$12,589 (+5.3%)

2018

$11,959 (+0.2%)

$264,750 + $207,844

$472,594

2017

$11,939 (+3.9%)

$264,750 + $207,844

$472,594

2016

$11,495 (+9.7%)

$264,750 + $207,844

$472,594

2015

$10,477 (+8.5%)

2014

$9,658 (+10.5%)

$220,625 + $201,473

$422,098

2013

$8,740 (+30.1%)

$220,625 + $201,473

$422,098

2012

$6,720 (+10.7%)

$154,438 + $187,125

$341,563

2011

$6,070 (+56.6%)

2010

$3,877 (−3.2%)

2009

$4,007

Tax history for 978 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,037 (+3.2%)

$353,000 + $448,647

$801,647

2024

$16,503 (+14.2%)

2023

$14,447 (−0.2%)

$317,700 + $399,319

$717,019

2022

$14,474 (+6.3%)

2021

$13,613 (+6.8%)

2020

$12,741 (+1.2%)

$264,750 + $266,250

$531,000

2019

$12,589 (+5.3%)

2018

$11,959 (+0.2%)

$264,750 + $207,844

$472,594

2017

$11,939 (+3.9%)

$264,750 + $207,844

$472,594

2016

$11,495 (+9.7%)

$264,750 + $207,844

$472,594

2015

$10,477 (+8.5%)

2014

$9,658 (+10.5%)

$220,625 + $201,473

$422,098

2013

$8,740 (+30.1%)

$220,625 + $201,473

$422,098

2012

$6,720 (+10.7%)

$154,438 + $187,125

$341,563

2011

$6,070 (+56.6%)

2010

$3,877 (−3.2%)

2009

$4,007

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1965

Sq. Ft.

2,223

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Harris County

APN

0953690010409

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage: Detached
Additional Parking, Auto Garage Door Opener
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Shower Only

Bedroom Information
2 Bedrooms Downstairs, All Bedrooms Downstairs, Master Bedroom on 1st Floor

Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Breakfast Room, Formal Dining, Living Area - 1st Floor, Study/Library, Utility Room in House

Equipment
Single Oven
Gas Range

Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas
Cooling System: Central Electric

Other Interior Features
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Insulated Doors, Insulated/Low-E Windows
Alarm System (Owned), Breakfast Bar, Fire/Smoke Alarm
Floors: Tile, Wood

Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath Shower Only

Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 21 x 18
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor

Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Formal

Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor

Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 8
Room Type: Breakfast
Location: 1st Floor

Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Type: Study/Library
Location: 1st Floor

Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Room Type: Utility
Location: 1st Floor

Exterior

Building Information
Faces South
Siding: Brick Veneer
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab

Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water

Other Exterior Features
Exterior: Back Yard, Covered Patio/Deck, Fully Fenced

Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,Senior,

Lot Information
Section Num: 2
Legal Lot Description: LT 409 BLK16 SHEPHERD PARK PLAZA SEC 2 R/P
Lot Description: Corner, Subdivision Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 095-369-001-0409
Tax Amount: $11,959
Tax Year: 2018
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.5304

Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA

Location

School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: BLACK MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Area: Central North
Directions: From 610, North on N. Shepherd. Left on W. 43rd, Right on Alba, Right on Chamboard, Left on Dunsmere, Left on Thornton. Corner of Thornton and Dunsmere.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 452L

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,223
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Harris County
APN: 0953690010409

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In

Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing

Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: creston@indyquest.net

Around this home

Schools

Durham Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Black Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Waltrip High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 61-75% 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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Houston, TX • 77018

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Estimated sale price

$749,000 – $907,000

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Home values near 978 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
970 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$599,778
966 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$599,808

Address	Redfin Estimate
974 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$685,483
975 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2483 Sq. Ft.	$681,004

Address	Redfin Estimate
962 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$841,109
971 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2671 Sq. Ft.	$682,812

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