Carverdale, located between U.S. 290 and Beltway 8, is a residential and industrial Houston neighborhood with a grid of mid-century ranch homes and a backdrop of warehouse corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hempstead Road and Gessner Road area, where auto shops, taquerias, and small storefronts line the traffic-heavy stretch. Housing reads practical and low-slung, with deep lots, mature trees, and pockets of newer infill near major arterials. The landscape shifts quickly from quiet blocks to rail-adjacent service roads and light manufacturing. Nearby green space and bayou trails shape daily routines more than nightlife. Commutes and errands orbit the freeway ramps and the retail clusters along 290.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Owner is listing agent
Resale package and plat available
Exterior features
Located in a subdivision
Home design
Land property
Construction
Lot is approximately 0.49 acres
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone service available
Financial info
$1,829 annual tax (2025)
Electricity and solar
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Cleared 21,140 square foot lot composed of 3 separate lots is perfect for commercial or residential development. Easy access to major highways (Beltway 8, Interstate-290, Highway 6, and Interstate-10). Remodel the existing house and build on the other 2 lots or build 3 new side-by-side townhomes, on the 3 lots. So many options! Great investment! Strong comps in neighborhood.
Public Records
May 10, 2021
Sold
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Public Records
Jan 2, 1988
Sold
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* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,829 (−57.2%)
$75,550
2024
$4,269 (−36.3%)
$168,600 + $7,622
$176,222
2023
$6,705 (+37.4%)
$281,120 + $5,035
$286,155
2022
$4,879 (+0.3%)
$184,485 + $5,242
$189,727
2021
$4,867 (+16.7%)
$184,485 + $3,855
$188,340
2020
$4,170 (+26.8%)
$149,345 + $3,432
$152,777
2019
$3,288 (−9.9%)
$105,420 + $13,589
$119,009
2018
$3,650 (+21.9%)
$105,420 + $21,704
$127,124
2017
$2,994 (+41.4%)
$87,850 + $20,348
$108,198
2016
$2,117 (+5.6%)
$87,850 + $20,348
$108,198
2015
$2,004 (+8.8%)
2014
$1,842 (+9.0%)
$52,710 + $20,811
$73,521
2013
$1,690 (−7.6%)
$52,710 + $20,811
$73,521
2012
$1,828 (−39.5%)
$29,869 + $27,577
$57,446
2011
$3,021 (+67.3%)
2010
$1,806 (+0.4%)
2009
$1,800
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Permits
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Lot size
4,721 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Harris County
APN
1475070010001
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Jul 30, 1998 • Final
Electrical pmt
Work on electrical systems for a residential building.
Electrical
Jul 27, 1998 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a foundation for a relocated residential building.
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.
Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77041
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 9811 Porto Rico Rd
$494,028
$5,749 under list price of $500K
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