Homes for Sale/Wharton County/Wharton/Oakwood
Active MLS #84967005 · 126 days on market

1609 Forrest Drive

Wharton, TX 77488
Subdivision  ·  Oakwood
List Price
$215,000
$123/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,744
Built
1970
Lot
0.87 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Wharton
Tax Rate
0.64%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WHARTON EL D
Middle WHARTON J H C
High WHARTON H S CCMR 62% · Grad 89% D
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

Situated in a quiet country subdivision, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home sits on a spacious 0.8676-acre fully fenced lot with mature shade trees. Built in 1970, the home offers approximately 1,744 square feet of living area and includes a 2-car attached garage, cozy fireplace, laminate flooring throughout, and a kitchen with a convenient breakfast bar and walk in pantry. The property offers a functional layout and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. While some updating and TLC may be desired, the home presents a great opportunity to personalize and add value. Enjoy the peaceful setting, generous yard space, and country atmosphere this property has to offer.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Pantry
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Walk In Closets
  • Laminate
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Fully Fenced
  • Fence
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1970
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,744 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,744 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 7
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, En Suite Bathroom, Pantry, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Flooring Laminate
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features Fully Fenced, Fence
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.8676
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision
Additional Parcels Yes
Additional Parcel Info R21021,R21039

Location

County Wharton
MLS Area Major 55
Subdivision Oakwood
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77488

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Well
Sewer Septic Tank

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $1,376
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 0.64%
Parcel # R21020
Legal Description OAKWOOD BLOCK 1 LOT 18
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Usda Loan, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 7 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 7

Primary Bedroom 14x11
Bedroom 10.6x9.11
Bedroom 11x9.10
Living Room 18x15.6
Dining Room 16x9.8
Kitchen 10x11.7
Utility Room 10x7.10

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
Tax breakdown not availableWe could not resolve the taxing jurisdictions for this listing. We will enrich this when the county tax roll loads.

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association nameOakwood Residential Community, Inc. Management co. Websitevisit Phone(281) 516-5725 Cert on filehoa.texas.gov
● Community amenities
restaurant
McDonald's · 0.1mi
Little Caesars · 0.3mi
Shipley Do-Nuts · 0.4mi
park
· 0.1mi
· 0.2mi
McCullough Park · 1.1mi
grocery
Handi Stop · 0.1mi
LP Grocery · 0.2mi
Pick N Go · 0.3mi
place_of_worship
Salvation Army · 0.1mi
Oakwood Church of the Nazarene · 0.1mi
Prince of Peace Catholic Community · 0.1mi
pharmacy
Tidwell Professional Pharmacy · 0.3mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.6mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.6mi
gas_station
Movement · 0.3mi
Miguel's · 0.4mi

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Environmental Risk

§ 08
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FEMA Zone
Flood zone: not mapped by FEMA for this area
No FEMA digital flood map covers this location, so this property's flood risk has not been established. Verify flood insurance requirements with your lender.
SFHA NOT DETERMINED
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 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
4 comparable sales 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
Oakwood
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Oakwood City · ZIPHouston · 77022 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision628 Active now15 Sold (last 12 mo)10 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1950s 1 1970s 1 1990s 1 2020s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48481740600 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$69,306
ACS 2023
Median home value
$185,100
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
82%
1,534 housing units
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Median age
36.7
Population 3,960
Work from home
12%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
26%
of commuters
Below poverty
9.0%
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
1609 Forrest Drive, Wharton, TX 77488
Wharton County · 29.27°N, 96.03°W
restaurant
McDonald's
0.1 mi · 3 within 2 mi
park
0.1 mi · 3 within 2 mi
grocery
Handi Stop
0.1 mi · 6 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Salvation Army
0.1 mi · 6 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
May 20, 2026 Listed $215,000 Kacy Bain
Dec 31, 1969 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Kacy Bain · RE/MAX Professionals
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 Aug 27, 2026.
MLS# 84967005 · LIST DATE: May 20, 2026 · PARCEL: R21020
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