1856 South Gessner Road
Houston, TX 77063
$325,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,736 Sq. Ft.
$187 / Sq. Ft.
1,736
Sq. Ft.
$187
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Exceptional opportunity to own the only fully detached townhome in the highly desirable Woodlake Forest I community. This unique home was originally designed for the builder's mother-in-law, offering a thoughtful and welcoming layout. The expansive living room features soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and a cozy built-in fireplace. Alternatively, unwind in the spacious den with charming brick floors, which overlooks a private patio. The large primary suite, located on the first floor,...Exceptional opportunity to own the only fully detached townhome in the highly desirable Woodlake Forest I community. This unique home was originally designed for the builder's mother-in-law, offering a thoughtful and welcoming layout. The expansive living room features soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and a cozy built-in fireplace. Alternatively, unwind in the spacious den with charming brick floors, which overlooks a private patio. The large primary suite, located on the first floor, includes double sinks and a generous walk-in closet. Upstairs, the second bedroom provides its own bath for added comfort. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, pull-out shelves for easy access, a stand-alone stove with double ovens, and a large pantry with ample storage. Oversized two car garage! Easy access to Beltway 8, Memorial City, I-10, and City Center, making commuting and shopping a breeze. The home is not on Gessner, it is on a street off of Gessner.
- Listed by Melissa Lange • TREC #0553305 • Rob Adams Properties, Inc.
- Listed by Rob Adams • TREC #0367517 • Rob Adams Properties, Inc.
Property Details for 1856 South Gessner Road
Area
22
Geo Market AreaMemorial West
Legal SubdivisionWoodlake Forest I
SubdivisionWoodlake T/H
Primary Planned CommunityNo
For LeaseNo
School District27 - Houston
StyleTraditional
LISTING UPDATED: 01/04/2025 03:37 PM
Property Details for 1856 South Gessner Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 79000079 |
| Days on Market | 15 |
| Taxes | $5,152 / year |
| HOA Fees | $1,675 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Townhouse/Condo / Townhouse |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 AC / 2,848 SF |
| County | Harris County |
Building Information for 1856 South Gessner Road
Stories2Residences-Year Built1977Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,848 SF
Property Information for 1856 South Gessner Road
Description Information
School Details
- School Elementary: WALNUT BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- School Middle: REVERE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- School High: WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Building Details
- Stories: 2
- Unit Level: Levels 1 and 2
- Loft: No
- Condo: No
- Front Door Faces: North
- Garage Desc: Attached Garage, Oversized Garage
- New Construction: No
- Year Built Src: Appraisal District
Lot Information
- Sq Ft Source: Appraisal District
- Lot Size Source: Appraisal District
- Section Num: 1
- Parcel Number: 106-156-000-0008
Utilities
- Efficiency: No
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type 1: Primary Bedroom
- Room Dimensions 1: 17x14
- Room Location 1: 1st
Room 2
- Room Type 2: Primary Bath
- Room Dimensions 2: 10x14
- Room Location 2: 1st
Room 3
- Room Type 3: Bedroom
- Room Dimensions 3: 10x14
- Room Location 3: 2nd
Room 4
- Room Type 4: Bath
- Room Dimensions 4: 7x4
- Room Location 4: 2nd
Room 5
- Room Type 5: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions 5: 16x10
- Room Location 5: 1st
Room 6
- Room Type 6: Living Room
- Room Dimensions 6: 30x13
- Room Location 6: 1st
Room 7
- Room Type 7: Den
- Room Dimensions 7: 11x17
- Room Location 7: 1st
Additional Information
- Primary Bath Desc: Disabled Access, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
- Bed Room Description: 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet
- Room Description: 1 Living Area, Den, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in Garage
- Kitchen Description: Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Interior Features
- Microwave: Yes
- Dishwasher: Yes
- Compactor: No
- Disposal: Yes
- Washer Dryer: Yes
- Laundry Location: Utility Rm In Garage
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Fireplaces Number: 1
- Fireplace Description: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Icemaker: No
- Range Type: Freestanding Range
- Oven Type: Double Oven, Freestanding Oven
- Interior Features: Alarm System - Leased, Disabled Access, High Ceiling, Refrigerator Included, Wet Bar, Window Coverings
- Floors: Brick, Carpet, Engineered Wood, Tile
- Unit Location: On Corner
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Front Green Space, Patio/Deck, Side Green Space, Wheelchair Access
- Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Siding: Brick, Wood
- Utility District: No
- Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
- Heat System: Central Electric
- Pool Area: Yes
- Pool Private Desc: Gunite
- 55+ Community: No
Financial Information
HOA and Fees
- HOA Website: Town Square
- Maintenance Fee: Yes
- Maint Fee Amt: $1,675
- Maint Fee Pay Schedule: Annually
- Maint Fee Includes: Other, Recreational Facilities, Trash Removal
- Other Mandatory Fee: Transfer Fee
- Fee Other: Yes
- Fee Other Amount: 275
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Rate: 2.01%
Financial Information
- Ownership: Full Ownership
Property History for 1856 South Gessner Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1856 South Gessner Road
Taxable ValueLand$100,000Additions$174,935Total$274,935
Tax Record2020$1,371 ($114 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtStories2StyleTownhouseYear Built1977CountyHARRISAPN1061560000008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1856 South Gessner Road
This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | 3 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walnut Bend Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Revere Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Westside High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Texas Connections Academy at Houston Charter3 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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