Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Garden Oaks Sec 01
Active MLS #97525407 · 70 days on market

231 31st Street

Houston, TX 77018
Subdivision  ·  Garden Oaks Sec 01
List Price
$899,900
$395/SF
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,277
Built
1945
Lot
14,000 sf
Garage
4-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.70%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GARDEN OAKS MONTESSORI C
Middle BLACK MIDDLE B
High WASHINGTON B T H S CCMR 91% · Grad 71% 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

Charming, updated Garden Oaks home on a huge lot in a prime central location with easy access to major highways for commuting in any direction. Walk to Whole Foods, local restaurants, and neighborhood bars while enjoying the character of this original home. Major updates include recent roof, and HVAC system with updated ductwork, and beautifully renovated bathrooms. The standout feature is the impressive 12-foot ceiling garage/workshop/apartment with epoxy floors, a full bathroom, kitchenette, multi-zone mini-split climate control, EV-ready 50-amp circuit, built-in cabinets, workbenches, storage lockers, and shelving—all included. The garage is framed for a future second-story addition, with non-load-bearing interior walls for flexible expansion and enough height for an automotive lift. The spacious backyard offers room for a pool, while ample parking makes entertaining family and friends a breeze.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Double Vanity
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Granite Counters
  • Jetted Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Pantry
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Vanity
  • Walk In Pantry

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Paved Driveway
  • Patio
  • Storage
  • Cleared
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached Carport
  • Additional Parking
  • Boat
  • Detached Carport
  • Driveway
  • Detached

Community

  • Security Gate
  • Security System Owned
  • 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 1945
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 2,277 sq ft
Living Area Source Owner
Building Area Total 2,277 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 8
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas, Wood Burning

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Full Bath On Main Level, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Paved Driveway, Patio, Storage
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 4
Attached Garage No
Carport Spaces 2
Parking Features Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Boat, Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Workshop In Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 14,000
Lot Size (acres) 0.3214
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Subdivision
Direction Faces North

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 9
MLS Area Minor Garden Oaks
Subdivision Garden Oaks Sec 01
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77018

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Other, Attic Fan
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Appliances, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat

HOA / Association

HOA Fee $25
HOA Fee Frequency Annually

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $15,323 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.70%
Parcel # 066-045-002-0028
Legal Description LT 28 BLK 2 GARDEN OAKS SEC 1
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 8

Primary Bedroom 20x15
Bedroom 16x11
Bedroom 11x11
Dining Room 10x5
Living Room 16x12
Den 19x16
Kitchen 12x11
Bedroom 24x20

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
$6,681
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$5,404 Property tax$1,277 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $6,681
Yearly HOA fee $25

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
$25
ANNUALLY
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
Sue Barnett 42nd Street Triangle · 0.2mi
Graham Park · 0.2mi
· 0.2mi
place_of_worship
Garden Oaks Baptist Church · 0.2mi
Shepherd's Field Baptist Church · 0.2mi
Jehovahs Witnesses Church · 0.4mi
restaurant
Starbucks · 0.2mi
Miller's Cafe · 0.4mi
Common Bond · 0.2mi
grocery
Texaco · 0.3mi
ALDI · 0.4mi
Sunny's · 0.3mi
post_office
United States Post Office · 0.4mi
United States Postal Service · 1.4mi
The UPS Store · 0.9mi
gym
Orangetheory Fitness · 0.5mi
Planet Fitness · 0.5mi
Bayou City Crossfit · 0.5mi

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
Fiber to the Premises
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 2,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
1,000 / 75 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Copper
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 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)
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
Garden Oaks Sec 01
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Garden Oaks Sec 01 City · ZIPHouston · 77018 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision236 Active now11 Sold (last 12 mo)10 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1950s 1 2015s 2 2025s 4

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 31
· Houston
Distance
1.0 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201530200 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$140,917
ACS 2023
Median home value
$442,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
66%
1,606 housing units
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Median age
37.2
Population 3,820
Work from home
15%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
1%
of commuters
Below poverty
9.8%
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
231 W 31st Street, Houston, TX 77018
Harris County · 29.81°N, 95.40°W
park
Sue Barnett 42nd Street Triangle
0.2 mi · 6 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Garden Oaks Baptist Church
0.2 mi · 3 within 2 mi
restaurant
Common Bond
0.2 mi · 7 within 2 mi
grocery
Texaco
0.3 mi · 3 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 15, 2026 Listed $899,900 JR Shipp
Dec 31, 1944 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by JR Shipp · JLA Realty
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# 97525407 · LIST DATE: Jul 15, 2026 · PARCEL: 066-045-002-0028
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