Homes for Sale/Fort Bend County/Richmond/River Forest
Active MLS #78682059 · 1 days on market

3518 River Forest Drive

Richmond, TX 77406
Subdivision  ·  River Forest
List Price
$1.66M
$285/SF
Beds
5
Baths
6
Sq Ft
5,809
Built
2002
Lot
87,120 sf
Garage
4-car
County
Fort Bend
Tax Rate
0.98%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary FROST EL A
Middle BRISCOE JH A
High FOSTER H S CCMR 95% · Grad 97% A
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

Set on 2 private acres beneath a canopy of mature trees, this distinguished River Forest estate welcomes you with a resort-style pool and spa, serene lake views and an exceptional sense of privacy. Designed by architect Don Purser, the custom home features 5 bedrooms, a dramatic two-story library with mezzanine, game room, media room and multiple living areas. The island kitchen showcases granite counters and a Viking range. Covered patios and balconies overlook the pool, spa and park-like grounds, creating a beautiful setting for entertaining or quiet evenings by the lake. A 4-car garage includes an air-conditioned hobby space. Recent improvements include interior paint and carpet in 2026, three A/C replacements in 2022–2023, a CertainTeed roof in 2019 and a 48 kW whole-house generator 2020. River Forest delivers rare privacy and tranquility with everyday amenities just a short drive away. A truly special property designed for gracious living, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Crown Molding
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Main Level Primary
  • Multiple Primary Suites
  • Multiple Staircases
  • Upper Level Primary
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Disposal
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Irrigation Sprinklers
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Garage
  • Gunite
  • Heated
  • In Ground
  • Pool Spa Combo

Community

  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Lake
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2002
Year Built Source Owner
New Construction No
Builder Name Courtland Custom Homes

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 5,809 sq ft
Living Area Source Builder
Building Area Total 5,809 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Stucco
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

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

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Multiple Staircases, Upper Level Primary, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Fence, Irrigation Sprinklers, Patio
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool Spa Combo
View Yes
View Type Lake, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 4
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 87,120
Lot Size (acres) 2.0000
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views

Location

County Fort Bend
MLS Area Major 37
MLS Area Minor Fort Bend County North/Richmond
Subdivision River Forest
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77406

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
Water Source Private, Well
Sewer Septic Tank
Electric Generator
Energy Efficient Hvac, Roof, Thermostat, Windows

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $659
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name River Forest HOA

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $16,315
Tax Year 2018
Tax Rate (est.) 0.98%
Parcel # 6425-02-001-0030-901
Legal Description RIVER FOREST SEC 2, BLOCK 1, LOT 3, ACRES 2.00
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 14 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 8

Primary Bedroom 18x20
Den 18x16
Living Room 19x16
Office 22x13
Dining Room 22x17
Kitchen 17x26
Breakfast Room Nook —
Family Room 15x23

Second level · 6

Bedroom 20x16
Bedroom 16x17
Bedroom 25x13
Bedroom 17x17
Game Room 20x26
Media Room 17x13

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
$11,316
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$9,956 Property tax$1,360 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $11,316
Yearly HOA fee $659

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
1.5689%
ALL 3 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
—
→ stable
School
—
→ stable
City
—
→ stable
County
—
→ stable
Other districts
1.57%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$659
ANNUALLY
Association nameRiver Forest HOA Management co.— Website— Phone— Cert on filemls-trestle
● Community amenities
park
· 0.3mi
· 0.9mi
· 1.0mi
hospital
MedSpring Urgent Care · 0.5mi
Richmond State Supported Living Center · 1.1mi
Richmond State Supported Living Center · 1.3mi
restaurant
The Devine Affair · 0.5mi
Sonic · 2.3mi
Sonic · 2.4mi
post_office
The UPS Store · 0.5mi
United States Postal Service · 1.6mi
United States Postal Service · 3.7mi
place_of_worship
Saint Thomas Presbyterian Church · 0.5mi
Mount Olive Church · 0.9mi
Mount Olive Church · 1.1mi
gym
The Little Gym · 0.5mi
Stars Vipers Cheer and Tumbling Katy · 3.4mi
Stars Vipers Cheer and Tumbling Katy · 3.6mi

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
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Astound Broadband
1,500 / 50 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Astound Broadband
1,500 / 1,500 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
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless
Skynet
100 / 50 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 5 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
A
FEMA Zone
Zone AE · Special Flood Hazard Area
1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance typically required.
PANEL 48157C SFHA YES SOURCE 48157C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 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
2 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
River Forest
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)River Forest City · ZIPRichmond · 77079 CountyFort Bend Listings in subdivision655 Active now5 Sold (last 12 mo)10 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1965s 2 1970s 1 2000s 1 2010s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48157673401 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$131,437
ACS 2023
Median home value
$368,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
94%
2,871 housing units
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Median age
36.3
Population 8,957
Work from home
11%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
18%
of commuters
Below poverty
7.6%
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
3518 River Forest Drive, Richmond, TX 77406
Fort Bend County · 29.61°N, 95.79°W
park
—
0.3 mi · 5 within 2 mi
hospital
MedSpring Urgent Care
0.5 mi · 1 within 2 mi
restaurant
The Devine Affair
0.5 mi · 5 within 2 mi
post_office
The UPS Store
0.5 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Oct 15, 2026 Listed $1.66M Anja Drewes Neidhardt
Dec 31, 2001 Built —
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Anja Drewes Neidhardt · Anja DrewesProperties, LLC
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 16, 2026.
MLS# 78682059 · LIST DATE: Oct 15, 2026 · PARCEL: 6425-02-001-0030-901
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