Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Balmoral
Active MLS #35587973 · 59 days on market

12231 Carling Straight Drive

Houston, TX 77044
Subdivision  ·  Balmoral
List Price
$330,000
$182/SF · 22.1% above neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,815
Built
2024
Lot
0.15 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
2.03%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary CENTENNIAL EL C
Middle LAKE HOUSTON MIDDLE N/R
High SUMMER CREEK H S CCMR 59% · Grad 96% C
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

Like-new and filled with natural light, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath home is situated on a desirable corner lot in the sought-after Balmoral master-planned community. Designed with comfort and privacy in mind, each bedroom has access to its own bath. The spacious primary suite features a private en-suite bath, the secondary bedroom also includes an en-suite bath, and the third bedroom is served by a full bath with dual access from the bedroom and hallway, making it ideal for guests. A stunning front door creates an impressive first impression, welcoming you into an open-concept floor plan that's perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features white cabinetry, gorgeous gray and white granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Step outside to the extended partially covered patio with plenty of room for outdoor furniture, grilling, and relaxing. Enjoy all that Balmoral has to offer.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Granite Counters
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pantry
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Vanity
  • Walk In Closets
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Tennis Courts
  • Corner Lot
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Association

Community

  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Playground
  • Park
  • Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Trails
  • Style: Contemporary Modern

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern
Year Built 2024
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No
Builder Name Colina Homes

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,815 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,815 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 5
Fireplaces 0

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath On Main Level, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard, Tennis Courts
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No
Pool Features Association

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1484
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot, Subdivision

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 1
MLS Area Minor Summerwood/Lakeshore
Subdivision Balmoral
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77044

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Radiant Attic Barrier, Doors, Hvac, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $1,330
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Principal Management Group
Fee Includes Clubhouse, Common Areas, Other, Recreation Facilities
Amenities Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Courts, Trails

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $6,704 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 2.03%
Parcel # 146-103-004-0007
Legal Description LT 7 BLK 4 BALMORAL EAST SEC 1
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Exclusions Disclosure, Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 5 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Primary Bedroom 13.8 x 13.6
Bedroom 11 x 13
Bedroom 12 x 11
Dining Room 12 x 11.4
Living Room 17 x 12.6

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice on file
1.4000
TOTAL TAX RATE · PER $100 ASSESSED · latest on file
JurisdictionHarris County MUD 422 CountyHarris TCEQ District ID3737161 Bonded indebtedness$234,000,000 Current year rate1.4000 FetchedApr 23, 2026
● Fresh (current tax year)
● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate 1.4000 Resolved MUD jurisdiction Harris County MUD 422 Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,541
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,982 Property tax$559 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,541
Yearly HOA fee $1,330

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
3.3543%
ALL 10 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
1.40%
→ stable
School
1.11%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.47%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$1,330
ANNUALLY
Association namePrincipal Management Group Management co. Website Phone Cert on filemls-trestle
Fee includes
Clubhouse · CommonAreas · Other · RecreationFacilities
● Community amenities
park
The Field · 0.2mi
The Field · 0.4mi
Mini Groves · 0.3mi
restaurant
Dunkin' · 0.6mi
Chick-fil-A · 1.3mi
Popeyes · 1.5mi
grocery
H-E-B · 0.6mi
· 1.2mi
· 1.4mi
pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy · 0.6mi
CVS Pharmacy · 1.6mi
CVS Pharmacy · 1.9mi
gas_station
H-E-B · 0.7mi
Chevron · 1.2mi
dog_park
Trail of the Lakes MUD Dog Park · 1.0mi

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
Fiber to the Premises
Astound Broadband
1,500 / 1,500 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Astound Broadband
1,500 / 50 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Xfinity
1,200 / 35 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 4 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_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
65 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 11 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 $149/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
Balmoral
TIER: NEIGHBORHOOD
Subdivision name (MLS)Balmoral City · ZIPHumble · 77346 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision3,177 Active now33 Sold (last 12 mo)52 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
2015s 13 2020s 17 2025s 3

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 105
· Houston
Distance
1.2 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201252001 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$96,832
ACS 2023
Median home value
$345,900
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
64%
2,953 housing units
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Median age
36.7
Population 8,216
Work from home
16%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
8%
of commuters
Below poverty
6.1%
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
12231 Carling Straight Drive, Houston, TX 77044
Harris County · 29.94°N, 95.19°W
park
The Field
0.2 mi · 12 within 2 mi
restaurant
Dunkin'
0.6 mi · 4 within 2 mi
grocery
H-E-B
0.6 mi · 1 within 2 mi
pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
0.6 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 27, 2026 Listed $330,000 Glena Smith
Dec 31, 2023 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Glena Smith · NextHome Realty Center
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 11, 2026.
MLS# 35587973 · LIST DATE: Jul 27, 2026 · PARCEL: 146-103-004-0007
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