Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Estates of Northgate Forest
Active MLS #29727203 · 8 days on market

16815 Southern Oaks Drive

Houston, TX 77068
Subdivision  ·  Estates of Northgate Forest
List Price
$1.35M
$174/SF · 48.5% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
6
Sq Ft
7,776
Built
1998
Lot
32,396 sf
Garage
6-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.67%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary PAT REYNOLDS EL D
Middle EDWIN M WELLS MIDDLE C
High WESTFIELD H S CCMR 47% · Grad 83% F
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

An exceptional offering in prestigious Northgate Forest Estates, where refined living meets the country club lifestyle. Privately positioned overlooking Tee Box One, the fairway and tranquil water views, this distinctive estate captures its remarkable setting through dramatic walls of windows. A grand entry, soaring ceilings and extended travertine floors set an elegant tone throughout expansive living and entertaining spaces. The chef’s kitchen features a generous island, Sub-Zero refrigeration and updated cabinetry. The primary retreat is a private sanctuary with fireplace, sitting area and extraordinary three-level custom closets. Entertain beautifully with a wine cellar, theater, game room and upstairs bar. A resort-style pool, manicured grounds and private multi-sport court elevate the outdoor experience. Three fireplaces, a richly appointed study and an impressive 6+ car garage complete this extraordinary golf course residence.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Crown Molding
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Hollywood Bath
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Multiple Staircases
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Irrigation Sprinklers
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Paved Driveway
  • Patio
  • Cul De Sac
  • Subdivision
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Tile
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Electric Gate

Community

  • Security Gate
  • Prewired
  • Controlled Access
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Contemporary Modern
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern, Traditional
Year Built 1998
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 7,776 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 7,776 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Stucco
Roof Tile

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Possible 5
Bathrooms (total) 6
Bathrooms Full 4
Bathrooms Half 2
Rooms Total 13
Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath On Main Level, Hollywood Bath, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Multiple Staircases, Sitting Area In Primary, Split Bedrooms, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Flooring Carpet, Travertine, Wood
Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Security Gate, Prewired, Controlled Access, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 6
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 32,396
Lot Size (acres) 0.7437
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cul De Sac, Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 13
MLS Area Minor 1960/Cypress Creek North
Subdivision Estates of Northgate Forest
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77068

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $3,190
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Estates of Northgate Forest

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $22,513 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.67%
Parcel # 117-979-002-0015
Legal Description LT 15 BLK 2 PH I PAR R/P ESTATES OF NORTHGATE FOREST
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Municipal Utility District Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 13 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 7

Living Room 25x21
Dining Room 15x14
Kitchen 18x15
Family Room 25x25
Breakfast Room Nook 14x12
Office 16x13
Primary Bedroom 25x25

Second level · 6

Game Room 26x26
Media Room 22x16
Bedroom 20x13
Bedroom 25x19
Bedroom 16x11
Bonus Room 16x14

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice on file
0.3600
TOTAL TAX RATE · PER $100 ASSESSED · latest on file
JurisdictionHarris County MUD 211 CountyHarris TCEQ District ID3737490 Bonded indebtedness$10,000,000 Current year rate0.3600 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 0.3600 Resolved MUD jurisdiction Harris County MUD 211 Match confidence —

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$9,982
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$8,106 Property tax$1,876 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $9,982
Yearly HOA fee $3,190

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
2.3199%
ALL 10 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
0.36%
→ stable
School
1.14%
→ stable
City
—
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.44%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$3,190
ANNUALLY
Association nameEstates of Northgate Forest Management co.— Website— Phone— Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
Northwood Park · 0.4mi
· 0.8mi
Ponderosa Park · 1.0mi
place_of_worship
Bethesda Lutheran Home Church · 0.6mi
វត្តអង្គរជុំ · 0.6mi
វត្តអង្គរជុំ · 0.7mi
bank
Bank Of Texas · 0.9mi
Chase Bank · 2.5mi
Frost Bank · 0.9mi
veterinary
Northwest Animal Hospital · 0.9mi
Springwood Veterinary Hospital · 1.7mi
Veterans Memorial Drive Animal Hospital · 3.4mi
grocery
· 0.9mi
· 1.1mi
Sun's Club · 1.2mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy · 1.0mi
CVS Pharmacy · 1.0mi
Walgreens · 1.8mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
8,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
Ezee Fiber
8,000 / 8,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
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
300 / 20 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
+ 2 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)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-10-13.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Oct 16, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
7 comparable sales nearby · sold median $117/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
Estates of Northgate Forest
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Estates of Northgate Forest City · ZIPHouston · 77068 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision18 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1995s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Klein Volunteer Fire Department Station 2
Distance
1.6 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
—
Future data point
Avg. response
—
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201553002 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$94,314
ACS 2023
Median home value
$360,000
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
73%
1,704 housing units
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Median age
35.4
Population 4,969
Work from home
9%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
13%
of commuters
Below poverty
12.3%
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
16815 Southern Oaks Drive, Houston, TX 77068
Harris County · 30.01°N, 95.48°W
park
Northwood Park
0.4 mi · 5 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Bethesda Lutheran Home Church
0.6 mi · 4 within 2 mi
bank
Bank Of Texas
0.9 mi · 2 within 2 mi
veterinary
Northwest Animal Hospital
0.9 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Oct 8, 2026 Listed $1.35M Gretchen Barrilleaux
Dec 31, 1997 Built —
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Gretchen Barrilleaux · Coldwell Banker Realty - Memorial Office
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 Oct 14, 2026.
MLS# 29727203 · LIST DATE: Oct 8, 2026 · PARCEL: 117-979-002-0015
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