Homes for Sale/Brazoria County/West Columbia/Columbia Lakes Sec 5
Active MLS #80716020 · 79 days on market

1817 Veranda Drive

West Columbia, TX 77486
Subdivision  ·  Columbia Lakes Sec 5
List Price
$169,900
$87/SF · 36.5% below neighborhood median
Beds
2
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,954
Built
1975
Lot
2,008 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Brazoria
Tax Rate
2.15%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WEST COLUMBIA EL C
Middle WEST BRAZOS J H C
High COLUMBIA H S CCMR 73% · 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

Come live in the beautiful community of Columbia Lakes. This little piece of heaven offers a gated and manned entrance, with a setting in the middle of the country. The homes in this community cover a wide spectrum of desires and needs, and this fabulous town home offers a great opportunity to live in a great community. The townhome offers +/- 1954 Sqft, with a two-car attached garage for private parking inside or in the drive. There is a small green space, and back patio looking onto a community lake. The yard is maintained by the association. The lovely home offers a huge family room with wood-burning fireplace, connected to open dining room area, large kitchen with work island, plus an office space or second eating area based on need. All the forementioned are downstairs with a half bath as well. Upstairs there are two ensuite bedrooms, two baths, plus a extra room for climate controlled storge,that could easily be used many ways. The bedrooms offer great open views and a lake view.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Balcony
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Counters
  • Multiple Primary Suites
  • Pantry
  • Tub Shower
  • Upper Level Primary
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Paved Driveway
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Pond On Lot
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Community

  • Maintenance Grounds
  • Security
  • Trash
  • Gated With Attendant
  • Controlled Access
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Townhouse
Sub Type Additional Townhouse
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1975
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 1,954 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,954 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bedrooms Possible 2
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 10
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Balcony, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Multiple Primary Suites, Pantry, Tub Shower, Upper Level Primary, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Washer
Laundry In Garage, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Gated With Attendant, Controlled Access, Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Deck, Paved Driveway, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Balcony, Deck, Patio
Pool Private No
Waterfront Features Pond

Parking & Garage

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

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 2,008
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Backs To Greenbelt Park, Pond On Lot

Location

County Brazoria
MLS Area Major 5
MLS Area Minor West of the Brazos
Subdivision Columbia Lakes Sec 5
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77486

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Thermostat

HOA / Association

HOA Fee $56
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
HOA Name Goodwin ANd COmpany
Fee Includes Maintenance Grounds, Trash
Amenities Maintenance Grounds, Security, Trash

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $3,657
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 2.15%
Parcel # 2901-1670-000
Legal Description COLUMBIA LAKES SEC 5 (A0133 M VARNER) BLK 47 LOT 36 (N/30')
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 10 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Family Room 21x14
Dining Room 13x9
Kitchen 14x12
Office 15x7
Half Bath 7x6

Second level · 5

Primary Bedroom 16x14
Primary Bathroom 12x6
Bedroom 14x12
Bathroom 8x7
Bonus Room 15x7

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate 0.3640 Resolved MUD jurisdiction Varner Creek Utility District Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$1,325
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,020 Property tax$305 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,325
Yearly HOA fee $672

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
1.7649%
ALL 7 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
0.36%
→ stable
School
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.26%
→ stable
Other districts
1.14%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$56
MONTHLY
Association nameGoodwin ANd COmpany Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
MaintenanceGrounds · Trash
● Community amenities
No curated amenity map yet for this subdivision.

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 48039C SFHA NO SOURCE 48039C_LOMC3
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 41 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. 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 $137/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
Columbia Lakes Sec 5
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Columbia Lakes Sec 5 City · ZIPWest Columbia · 77486 CountyBrazoria Listings in subdivision1 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
1975s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Columbia Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
Distance
0.6 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48039662000 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$89,534
ACS 2023
Median home value
$250,000
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
71%
2,635 housing units
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Median age
37.3
Population 6,025
Work from home
15%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
33%
of commuters
Below poverty
8.2%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Grocery

None within 1.5 mi

Schools

None within 1.5 mi

Parks

First Capitol Park
1.5 mi · 1 within 1.5 mi

Restaurants

Rustic Hall
0.2 mi · 1 within 1.5 mi

Cafés

None within 1.5 mi

Gyms

None within 1.5 mi
Data: Google Places (refreshed every 7 days). Last fetched May 10, 2026.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
1817 Veranda Drive, West Columbia, TX 77486
Brazoria County · 29.17°N, 95.62°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 7, 2026 Listed $169,900 Jeffrey Lutz
Dec 31, 1974 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Jeffrey Lutz · RE/MAX Fine Properties
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 14, 2026.
MLS# 80716020 · LIST DATE: Jul 7, 2026 · PARCEL: 2901-1670-000
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