OFF MARKET

Last listed at $489,000, SOLD ON Apr 2016

$784,381

•

2.5 ba

•

2,481

sq ft

979 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018

About this home

Charming 4/2.5 trad home. Formal living/dining features hrdwd flooring, crown molding. Chef's kitchen offers attractive cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, gas range, wine cooler & microwave. Family room w/ corner wbfp, crown molding, recessed lighting & French door to covered patio. Master w/ en-suite mstr bath featuring dbl granite vanity, glass enclosed walk-in shwr & air tub. Replaced in past 5 yrs per Seller. .. roof, windows, a/c condenser, interior plumbing pipes & electrical panel. Must See

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

8,874 sq ftLot Size

$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Andrea Snoddy • Andrea Snoddy & Associates

Bought with Lindsay Waterman • West Bloc Realty

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•Source:HARMLS #55734714

Redfin Estimate

$784,381

$295K over list price of $489K

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This home's estimate is 10.3% higher than the average sale price ($711K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$699,000
A
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SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$475,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,334 sq ft
915 Chantilly Ln, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$899,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,247 sq ft
1006 Cheshire Ln, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$675,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,429 sq ft
1010 Candlelight Ln, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$950,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,788 sq ft
1026 Richelieu Ln, Houston, TX 77018
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$569,897
F
4 beds2 baths2,340 sq ft
4902 Dunsmere St, Houston, TX 77018

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Market trends in 77018, TX

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$615K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

11 days MoM

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187

15 MoM

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Sale history for 979 Thornton Rd

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,131 (+0.7%)

$465,410 + $293,629

$759,039

2025

$16,024 (+8.5%)

$338,480 + $415,512

$753,992

2024

$14,769 (+9.5%)

$338,480 + $367,389

$705,869

2023

$13,492 (+0.7%)

2022

$13,404 (+2.6%)

$304,632 + $304,113

$608,745

2021

$13,067 (+6.8%)

2020

$12,230 (+3.5%)

$253,860 + $255,840

$509,700

2019

$11,817 (−1.9%)

$253,860 + $234,140

$488,000

2018

$12,045 (+0.4%)

$253,860 + $222,140

$476,000

2017

$12,000

$253,860 + $221,140

$475,000

2016

$12,010 (+0.3%)

$253,860 + $221,140

$475,000

2015

$11,980 (+24.8%)

$253,860 + $221,140

$475,000

2014

$9,601 (+10.5%)

$211,550 + $209,963

$421,513

2013

$8,689 (−1.7%)

$211,550 + $209,963

$421,513

2012

$8,844 (+6.1%)

$148,085 + $191,467

$339,552

2011

$8,337 (+71.2%)

2010

$4,869 (+14.2%)

2009

$4,265

Tax history for 979 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,131 (+0.7%)

$465,410 + $293,629

$759,039

2025

$16,024 (+8.5%)

$338,480 + $415,512

$753,992

2024

$14,769 (+9.5%)

$338,480 + $367,389

$705,869

2023

$13,492 (+0.7%)

2022

$13,404 (+2.6%)

$304,632 + $304,113

$608,745

2021

$13,067 (+6.8%)

2020

$12,230 (+3.5%)

$253,860 + $255,840

$509,700

2019

$11,817 (−1.9%)

$253,860 + $234,140

$488,000

2018

$12,045 (+0.4%)

$253,860 + $222,140

$476,000

2017

$12,000

$253,860 + $221,140

$475,000

2016

$12,010 (+0.3%)

$253,860 + $221,140

$475,000

2015

$11,980 (+24.8%)

$253,860 + $221,140

$475,000

2014

$9,601 (+10.5%)

$211,550 + $209,963

$421,513

2013

$8,689 (−1.7%)

$211,550 + $209,963

$421,513

2012

$8,844 (+6.1%)

$148,085 + $191,467

$339,552

2011

$8,337 (+71.2%)

2010

$4,869 (+14.2%)

2009

$4,265

*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

8,874 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

2,481

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Harris County

APN

0953620000231

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Nov 4, 2011 • Final

A1-addl-hvac

Work on a residential heating and air conditioning system.

HVAC

Sep 9, 2011 • Final

Hvac

Work on a residential heating and air conditioning system.

HVAC

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: Detached, Oversized
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 Separate Shower, Master Bath with Tub

Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs

Interior Features
Room Count: 11
Breakfast Room, Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Utility Room in House

Equipment
Electric Oven
Gas Range

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Utility Room in House
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas Connections, Wood Burning Fireplace

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

Other Interior Features
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Insulated Doors, Insulated/Low-E Windows
Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Fire/Smoke Alarm
Countertops: GRANITE
Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 7 x 7
Room Type: Utility
Location: In House

Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Formal

Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 09
Room Type: Breakfast

Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Formal

Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 22 x 16
Room Type: Den

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath + Separate Shower, Master w/Tub

Exterior

Building Information
Siding: Brick & Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Defects: No Known Defects

Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water

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

Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership

Lot Information
Section Num: 2
Legal Lot Description: LT 231 BLK 8 SHEPHERD PARK PLAZA SEC 2
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs, Gutters
Lot Description: Corner, Cul-De-Sac, Subdivision Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 095-362-000-0231
Tax Amount: $11,980
Tax Year: 2015
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.53516

Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Annual Maintenance: Voluntary
Maintenance Fee Amount: $25
Maintenance Fee Pay Schedule: Annually

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: Take 610 N to Ella, left on Ella, right on W 43rd, left on Alba, right on Chamboard, left on Dunsmere, left on Thornton
MLS Map Page and Grid: 452L

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,481
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,874 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Harris County
APN: 0953620000231

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0649950

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 70-78% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$746,000 – $903,000

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Home values near 979 Thornton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
970 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$565,176
966 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$615,335

Address	Redfin Estimate
974 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$680,197
978 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2223 Sq. Ft.	$794,164

Address	Redfin Estimate
962 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$829,015
975 Thornton Road, Houston, TX 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2483 Sq. Ft.	$662,568

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