Homes for Sale/Brazoria County/Clute/Emerald Forest
Active MLS #9419299 · 15 days on market

253 Shanks Street

Clute, TX 77531
Subdivision  ·  Emerald Forest
List Price
$199,900
$154/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,294
Built
1969
Lot
0.18 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Brazoria
Tax Rate
2.04%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary T W OGG EL B
Middle CLUTE INT C
High BRAZOSWOOD H S CCMR 82% · Grad 95% 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

Welcome home to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Clute, ready for its new owners! The spacious living room provides plenty of room to relax and gather, while the kitchen features granite counter tops, plenty of storage space and gas stove. The primary bedroom includes its own private half bath, adding extra convenience and functionality. A dedicated utility room is located inside the home, making laundry days a breeze. Step outside to enjoy the patio area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With a practical layout and plenty of potential, this home is ready for you to make it your own. Schedule your showing today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Crown Molding
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Granite Counters
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Closets
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Living Dining Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Refrigerator
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Subdivision
  • None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1969
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,294 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,294 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 10

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Tub Shower, Walk In Closets, Kitchen Dining Combo, Living Dining Room
Flooring Laminate, Tile
Appliances Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
Fencing None
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1785
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Brazoria
MLS Area Major 5
MLS Area Minor Clute
Subdivision Emerald Forest
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77531

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $4,072
Tax Year 2026
Tax Rate (est.) 2.04%
Parcel # 3770-0025-000
Legal Description EMERALD FOREST (A0066 J E GROCE)(CLUTE) BLK 1 LOT 26
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 10 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 10

Entry Foyer buyer to verify
Living Room buyer to verify
Kitchen buyer to verify
Primary Bathroom buyer to verify
Bedroom buyer to verify
Bedroom buyer to verify
Half Bath buyer to verify
Bedroom buyer to verify
Utility Room Buyer to verify
Dining Room Buyer to verify

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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● What this tells you

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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction Velasco Drainage District Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$1,539
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,200 Property tax$339 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,539

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
2.0317%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
→ stable
City
0.47%
→ stable
County
0.26%
→ stable
Other districts
1.30%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
· 0.1mi
· 0.2mi
· 2.0mi
police_station
Clute Police Department · 0.3mi
Rice University Police Department · 2.0mi
Montgomery County Sheriff · 3.8mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 0.3mi
United States Postal Service · 0.7mi
United States Postal Service · 3.8mi
grocery
CityFresh · 0.4mi
1st Stop · 0.6mi
· 1.7mi
daycare
Mrs. Savannah's Place · 0.5mi
Target · 0.7mi
Target · 4.0mi
place_of_worship
Bethany United Methodist Church · 0.5mi
True Honor Church · 0.9mi
New Caney Pentecostal Church of God · 1.0mi

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_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
6 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 0 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
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
Emerald Forest
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Emerald Forest City · ZIPClute · 77531 CountyBrazoria Listings in subdivision114 Active now5 Sold (last 12 mo)7 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1960s 1 1965s 2 1970s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48039663800 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$92,429
ACS 2023
Median home value
$298,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
52%
2,827 housing units
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Median age
29.2
Population 6,259
Work from home
2%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
2%
of commuters
Below poverty
7.4%
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
253 N Shanks Street, Clute, TX 77531
Brazoria County · 29.02°N, 95.40°W
park
0.1 mi · 8 within 2 mi
police_station
Clute Police Department
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
post_office
United States Postal Service
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
grocery
CityFresh
0.4 mi · 3 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 8, 2026 Listed $199,900 Megan Speir
Dec 31, 1968 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Megan Speir · American 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 21, 2026.
MLS# 9419299 · LIST DATE: Sep 8, 2026 · PARCEL: 3770-0025-000
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