Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Ranch Estates
Active MLS #74502521 · 16 days on market

1509 Banks Street

Houston, TX 77006
Subdivision  ·  Ranch Estates
List Price
$2.20M
$551/SF
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sq Ft
3,992
Built
2013
Lot
6,624 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.16%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary POE EL B
Middle LANIER MIDDLE A
High LAMAR H S Grad 97% 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

Written up by national and local publications, this unique home is not to be missed. Inspired by the classic courtyard residences of Savannah, Charleston, and New Orleans, Wayne Braun reimagined it in a modern form. Instead of facing the street, the layout turns inward to a private garden and lap pool that become the center of daily life. Floor to ceiling sliding glass walls connect the living areas directly to the courtyard, creating a seamless indoor outdoor experience filled with natural light. Thoughtful orientation captures breezes, manages heat, and keeps the home bright and comfortable year round. Set in the Museum District near Rice University, it’s a rare property that delivers modern architecture, true privacy, and a resort style setting in the heart of the city.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • High Ceilings
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Quartz Counters
  • Self Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Soaking Tub
  • Three Bedrooms Up
  • Upper Level Primary
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Walk In Closets
  • Window Treatments
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Convection Oven

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fully Fenced
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Patio
  • Cleared
  • Side Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Heated
  • In Ground

Community

  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Contemporary Modern

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern
Year Built 2013
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No
Builder Name Brendan Custom Homes

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 3,992 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,992 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier, Slab
Construction Stucco
Roof Metal

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 4
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 8
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas, Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, High Ceilings, Hot Tub Spa, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Quartz Counters, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Sitting Area In Primary, Soaking Tub, Three Bedrooms Up, Upper Level Primary, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
Appliances Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Hot Tub Spa, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features Heated, In Ground

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 6,624
Lot Size (acres) 0.1521
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Side Yard
Direction Faces North

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 17
MLS Area Minor Rice/Museum District
Subdivision Ranch Estates
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77006

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Electric Generator
Energy Efficient Doors, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $25,542 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.16%
Parcel # 073-121-000-0021
Legal Description LT 21 RANCH ESTATES
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered Yes

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 4

Dining Room 18x16
Kitchen 21x14
Living Room 24x18
Utility Room 07x07

Second level · 4

Primary Bedroom 20x19
Bedroom 15x11
Bedroom 15x11
Bedroom 15x11

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

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.

Request this notice
● 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 Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$15,339
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$13,210 Property tax$2,129 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $15,339

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
2.1252%
ALL 8 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.87%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$0
ANNUALLY
Association nameGATES RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. Management co.Goodwin Websitevisit Phone(855) 289-6007 Cert on filetx_comptroller
● Community amenities
park
· 0.2mi
· 0.3mi
Ervan Chew Park · 0.3mi
restaurant
Black Hole Coffee House · 0.2mi
Think Tacos · 0.2mi
El Pueblito Patio · 0.3mi
coffee
Black Hole Coffee House · 0.3mi
Starbucks · 0.5mi
Cafe Leonelli · 0.5mi
place_of_worship
The Story · 0.3mi
Central Houston Methodist Church · 0.4mi
Congregation Emanu El · 0.4mi
bank
Propserity Bank · 0.4mi
Capital One Bank · 1.9mi
Chase · 0.5mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy · 0.4mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.4mi
H-E-B Pharmacy · 0.7mi

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
1,000 / 75 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_STUDY1
🌡 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 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
1 comparable sale nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Ranch Estates
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Ranch Estates City · ZIPHouston · 77006 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision104 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
2010s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 16
Distance
0.4 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201411901 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$250,001
ACS 2023
Median home value
$1,071,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
79%
889 housing units
Bachelor's+
92%
Adults 25+
Median age
46.7
Population 2,173
Work from home
26%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
0%
of commuters
Below poverty
2.1%
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
1509 Banks Street, Houston, TX 77006
Harris County · 29.73°N, 95.40°W
park
0.2 mi · 7 within 2 mi
restaurant
Black Hole Coffee House
0.2 mi · 7 within 2 mi
coffee
Black Hole Coffee House
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
The Story
0.3 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 8, 2026 Listed $2.20M Ellen Krantz
Dec 31, 2012 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Ellen Krantz · 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 23, 2026.
MLS# 74502521 · LIST DATE: Sep 8, 2026 · PARCEL: 073-121-000-0021
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