Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Friendswood/Rancho Viejo
Active MLS #26011298 · 145 days on market

1301 Viejo Drive

Friendswood, TX 77546
Subdivision  ·  Rancho Viejo
List Price
$1.75M
$484/SF · 119.9% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sq Ft
3,613
Built
1993
Lot
130,719 sf
Garage
4-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.19%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary C W CLINE 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

Rare three-acre Rancho Viejo estate steps from 33-acre Lake Friendswood Park — one of Friendswood's most sought-after acreage communities. A private outdoor retreat anchors the property: waterfall pool, outdoor kitchen, and cabana with bath and shower, opening through French doors from the main living areas. Three acres of usable land support a 3,000 sq ft barn with two stalls, an RV-capable storage building w/30 amp power, a storage shed, and space for horses. Inside, the 3,613 sq ft 4 bed/3.1 bath home was remodeled in 2018 with rare craftsmanship: rich custom woods, slate and wood flooring, mesquite trim, Andersen shatter-resistant windows, and designer lighting. The showpiece kitchen features a copper ceiling, oversized island, Wolf range, and upgraded countertops. Insulated, air-conditioned dual garages include workshop and office space above. Three acres. Walk-to-lake. Pool, cabana, barn, RV building. A remodeled estate delivering exceptional function and finish in Rancho Viejo.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Crown Molding
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Self Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Self Closing Drawers
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Upper Level Primary
  • Vanity
  • Walk In Closets
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Porch
  • Fully Fenced
  • Fence
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Paved Driveway
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Storage
  • Cleared
  • Wooded
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Back Yard
  • Mosquito System
  • Screened
  • Roof: Composition

Community

  • Style: Contemporary Modern
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Victorian

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern, Farmhouse, Victorian
Year Built 1993
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Levels TwoAndOneHalf
Living Area 3,613 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,613 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Stone
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 16
Fireplaces 2

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath On Main Level, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Sitting Area In Primary, Self Closing Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upper Level Primary, Vanity, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Engineered Hardwood, Slate, Stone, Tile, Wood
Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub Spa, Outdoor Kitchen, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
Patio / Porch Deck, Mosquito System, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features In Ground, Pool Spa Combo

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 4
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Boat, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Rv Access Parking, Workshop In Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 130,719
Lot Size (acres) 3.0009
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Wooded, Backs To Greenbelt Park

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Friendswood
Subdivision Rancho Viejo
Postal Code 77546

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $20,834
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.19%
Parcel # 6051-0001-0019-000
Legal Description ABST 9 J DICKINSON SUR LOT 19 BLK 1 RANCHO VIEJO SEC 2 & ADJ
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 16 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 8

Dining Room 12x11'10"
Living Room 15'11"x21'10"
Family Room 15'x25'5"
Kitchen 22'3"x20'2"
Utility Room 8'x1"x11'x3"
Half Bath 3'x4"x8'x7"
Porch 24'10"x20'2"
Porch 18'3"x19'20"

Second level · 5

Primary Bedroom 19'5"x23'11"
Primary Bathroom 11'x12'8"
Bedroom 15'11"x12'4"
Bedroom 12'x13'
Bathroom 8'4''x8'11"

Third level · 3

Bedroom 18'6"x23'4"
Bathroom 10'3"x7'2"
Bonus Room 6'4"x7'3"

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
$12,244
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$10,508 Property tax$1,736 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $12,244

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
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
1.03%
→ stable
City
0.51%
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
· 0.5mi
· 0.6mi
· 0.7mi
daycare
· 0.7mi
Florence Campbell Elementary School · 0.8mi
Children of America League City West · 0.8mi
police_station
SSP · 1.0mi
Friendswood Police Department · 2.0mi
Webster City Police Department · 4.6mi
place_of_worship
Hope Lutheran Church · 1.5mi
Clear Creek Community Church · 2.2mi
Grace Independent Baptist Church · 2.0mi
gym
Orangetheory Fitness · 1.6mi
Club Pilates · 1.6mi
Total Nutrition Friendswood · 1.9mi
urgent_care
CareNow Urgent Care - Friendswood · 1.7mi
Gemini Urgent Care League City · 1.8mi
AFC Urgent Care League City · 3.4mi

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)
D1 · Moderate
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 $220/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
RANCHO VIEJO
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)RANCHO VIEJO City · ZIPFriendswood · 77546 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision39 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1990s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
League City Fire Station 4
City of League City · League City
Distance
1.4 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167720400 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$191,612
ACS 2023
Median home value
$490,500
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
97%
3,064 housing units
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Median age
39.3
Population 10,119
Work from home
23%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
30%
of commuters
Below poverty
1.7%
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
1301 W Viejo Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546
Galveston County · 29.48°N, 95.17°W
park
0.5 mi · 5 within 2 mi
daycare
0.7 mi · 5 within 2 mi
police_station
SSP
1.0 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Hope Lutheran Church
1.5 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
May 1, 2026 Listed $1.75M Carolyn Cooling
Dec 31, 1992 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Carolyn Cooling · Walzel Properties - League City/Pearland
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 22, 2026.
MLS# 26011298 · LIST DATE: May 1, 2026 · PARCEL: 6051-0001-0019-000
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