Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Lakes Fondren Sw
Active MLS #61066300 · 16 days on market

12039 Circle Drive

Houston, TX 77071
Subdivision  ·  Lakes Fondren Sw
List Price
$450,000
$136/SF · 11.9% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sq Ft
3,298
Built
1982
Lot
0.20 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.70%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GROSS EL B
Middle WELCH MIDDLE B
High WESTBURY H S CCMR 83% · Grad 86% B
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Nestled in the tree-lined Lakes of Fondren SW subdivision, this beautiful 4-bed, 3.5-bath home blends soaring architecture with modern comfort. Vaulted ceilings and a dramatic brick fireplace anchor the living room; granite flooring (2001) flows into an Urban Designer kitchen remodel (2007) with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances. The main-floor primary suite offers a spa-like remodeled bath (2016) with soaking tub and walk-in shower. A pergola-covered deck, built-in outdoor kitchen, and Tesla charger complete the package. Major updates: new HVAC (2025), AC condenser (2023), roof (2021), water/UV filtration (2021), new chimney top (2017), and Leaf Filter gutters (2024). Enjoy peaceful, established surroundings with neighborhood walking trails, a central lake, playground, tennis courts, swimming pools and neighborhood security patrol.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Wet Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Main Level Primary
  • Two Bedrooms Down
  • Walk In Closets
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Guard
  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1982
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 3,298 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,298 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier, Slab
Construction Brick
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 8
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Double Vanity, Full Bath On Main Level, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Two Bedrooms Down, Walk In Closets
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup
Security Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Patio
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2006
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 20
MLS Area Minor Brays Oaks
Subdivision Lakes Fondren Sw
Postal Code 77071

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $1,500
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Lakes of Fondren HOA/CMI Manage.
Fee Includes Clubhouse, Recreation Facilities
Amenities Guard

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $7,633
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.70%
Parcel # 114-780-001-0039
Legal Description LT 39 BLK 1 LAKES OF FONDREN SW
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Living Room 16 x 24
Dining Room 12 x 14
Kitchen 20 x 13
Primary Bedroom 15 x 20
Bedroom 14 x 14

Second level · 3

Bedroom 11 x 16
Bedroom 13 x 12
Game Room 23 x 15

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

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● What this tells you

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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$3,338
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,702 Property tax$636 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,338
Yearly HOA fee $1,500

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
2.2252%
ALL 9 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.97%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$1,500
ANNUALLY
Association nameLakes of Fondren HOA/CMI Manage. Management co.Houston HOA Management Websitevisit Phone(832) 598-1462 Cert on filemls-trestle
Fee includes
Clubhouse · RecreationFacilities
● Community amenities
park
· 0.0mi
· 0.3mi
Glenshire Park · 1.0mi
place_of_worship
Young Israel of Houston · 0.3mi
Riceville Baptist Church · 0.5mi
· 0.6mi
daycare
Prince & Princess Daycare · 0.4mi
· 1.2mi
Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School · 2.8mi
police_station
Houston Police Department South Gessner · 0.5mi
South Gessner Patrol Station · 0.5mi
Stafford Police Department · 3.1mi
restaurant
Cool Runnings · 0.5mi
Pizza Hut · 0.6mi
Jack in the Box · 0.7mi
gas_station
Chevron · 0.6mi
Home Run · 0.8mi
Exxon · 0.8mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
AT&T
5,000 / 5,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Copper
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
GSO Satellite
Viasat Inc
100 / 3 Mbps
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 1 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48201C SFHA NO SOURCE 48201C_FIRM1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 48 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-04-01. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $122/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Lakes Fondren Sw
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Lakes Fondren Sw City · ZIPHouston · 77071 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision108 Active now5 Sold (last 12 mo)3 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1980s 4

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 82
Distance
0.8 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201423401 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$72,581
ACS 2023
Median home value
$316,500
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
54%
1,803 housing units
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Median age
38.0
Population 5,085
Work from home
11%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
15%
of commuters
Below poverty
13.9%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
12039 E Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77071
Harris County · 29.65°N, 95.52°W
park
0.0 mi · 3 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Young Israel of Houston
0.3 mi · 6 within 2 mi
daycare
Prince & Princess Daycare
0.4 mi · 1 within 2 mi
police_station
Houston Police Department South Gessner
0.5 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 8, 2026 Listed $450,000 Erin Kaplan
Dec 31, 1981 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Erin Kaplan · Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Sep 13, 2026.
MLS# 61066300 · LIST DATE: Sep 8, 2026 · PARCEL: 114-780-001-0039
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