Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Friendswood/Sterlingwood 87
Active MLS #13588131 · 2 days on market

1215 Merriewood Drive

Friendswood, TX 77546
Subdivision  ·  Sterlingwood 87
List Price
$639,000
$217/SF · 5.1% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sq Ft
2,948
Built
1990
Lot
12,330 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.61%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WESTWOOD EL A
Middle FRIENDSWOOD J H A
High FRIENDSWOOD H S CCMR 84% · Grad 100% A
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 beneath majestic oak trees on a corner lot in Friendswood's Sterlingwood, this beautiful 2-story home offers timeless charm, thoughtful updates & exceptional outdoor living around a pristine pool! Step into the foyer to find rich wood floors & a soaring ceiling flanked by formal dining & a private study with custom built-ins. The updated kitchen shines with quartz counters, shaker cabinetry, gold hardware, a farmhouse sink, 5-burner gas cooktop, warming drawer, wine fridge & walk-in pantry. A spacious family room features a gas-log fireplace, while the first-floor primary suite boasts a bay window, custom built-ins & bath with soaking tub, updated shower, dual vanities & 2 closets. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & a generous gameroom with built-ins. Outside, enjoy a sparkling pool with tanning ledge, raised hot tub & fabulous covered patio with a vaulted cedar ceiling. An oversized driveway, gated extra parking & mature landscaping complete this Sterlingwood gem in FISD!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Crown Molding
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Quartz Counters
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Walk In Closets
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Irrigation Sprinklers
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Additional Parking
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gunite

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1990
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 2,948 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,948 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Stone, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 16
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas, Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Crown Molding, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pots And Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Split Bedrooms, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Engineered Hardwood, Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub Spa, Irrigation Sprinklers, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features Gunite, In Ground, Pool Spa Combo

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Parking Features Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 12,330
Lot Size (acres) 0.2831
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot, Subdivision
Direction Faces Southeast

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Friendswood
Subdivision Sterlingwood 87
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77546

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Thermostat, Windows

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $120
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Sterlingwood HOA
Fee Includes Common Areas

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $10,309
Tax Year 2026
Tax Rate (est.) 1.61%
Parcel # 6730-0002-0027-000
Legal Description ABST 151 S MCKISSICK SUR LOT 27 BLK 2 STERLINGWOOD
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 16 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 10

Office 13x12
Dining Room 13x12
Family Room 18x17
Breakfast Room Nook 10x10
Kitchen 14x11
Half Bath —
Utility Room —
Primary Bedroom 21x13
Primary Bathroom —
Porch 17x14

Second level · 6

Game Room 18x15
Bedroom 12x11
Bathroom —
Bedroom 12x11
Bedroom 13x12
Bathroom —

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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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
$4,696
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,837 Property tax$859 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,696
Yearly HOA fee $120

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
1.9854%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
—
→ stable
School
1.03%
→ stable
City
—
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.63%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$120
ANNUALLY
Association nameSterlingwood HOA Management co.— Website— Phone— Cert on filepending
Fee includes
CommonAreas
● Community amenities
place_of_worship
· 0.1mi
Good Shepherd Episcopal · 0.2mi
· 0.2mi
bank
Wellby Financial · 0.2mi
Wells Fargo Bank · 0.4mi
Amegy Bank · 0.4mi
veterinary
Friendswood Animal Clinic · 0.2mi
Family Animal Hospital of Friendswood · 0.5mi
Parkwood Animal Hospital & Boarding · 1.2mi
daycare
Primrose School of Friendswood · 0.3mi
Primrose · 0.3mi
Kandiland Day School · 0.3mi
park
Old City Park · 0.3mi
Stevenson Park · 0.4mi
· 0.5mi
gym
Total Nutrition Friendswood · 0.3mi
Gold's Gym Friendswood · 0.4mi
The Little Gym of Friendswood · 0.4mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48167C SFHA NO SOURCE 48167C_STUDY2
🌡 Heat days >95°F
54 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 8 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D3 · Extreme
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-11-03.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Nov 6, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
5 comparable sales nearby · sold median $206/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
Sterlingwood 87
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Sterlingwood 87 City · ZIPFriendswood · 77546 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision14 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)2 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1990s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Friendswood Fire Department Station 3
Distance
1.3 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
—
Future data point
Avg. response
—
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167720301 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$106,302
ACS 2023
Median home value
$336,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
74%
987 housing units
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Median age
35.8
Population 2,512
Work from home
27%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
19%
of commuters
Below poverty
4.6%
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
1215 Merriewood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546
Galveston County · 29.51°N, 95.19°W
place_of_worship
—
0.1 mi · 3 within 2 mi
bank
Wellby Financial
0.2 mi · 3 within 2 mi
veterinary
Friendswood Animal Clinic
0.2 mi · 1 within 2 mi
daycare
Primrose School of Friendswood
0.3 mi · 3 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Nov 4, 2026 Listed $639,000 Mary Wise
Dec 31, 1989 Built —
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Mary Wise · Stanfield Properties
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 Nov 5, 2026.
MLS# 13588131 · LIST DATE: Nov 4, 2026 · PARCEL: 6730-0002-0027-000
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