Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Townwood
Active MLS #26940989 · 63 days on market

3530 Ripplebrook Drive

Houston, TX 77045
Subdivision  ·  Townwood
List Price
$240,000
$121/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,982
Built
1968
Lot
0.25 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
2.12%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary PETERSEN EL B
Middle LAWSON MIDDLE B
High MADISON H S CCMR 93% · Grad 79% 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

One-story brick home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a double carport, conveniently located near W. Orem Drive and Buffalo Speedway. The semi-open floor plan connects the spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating a comfortable layout for everyday living. The living room features carpet, while the kitchen offers tile countertops, a gas range, and includes the refrigerator. The primary bedroom includes a private half bath, and the full hall bath features double sinks and a tiled tub/shower surround. With easy access to SH 288 and Sam Houston Tollway/Beltway 8, this home is just southwest of Downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. Previously used as a rental property, it offers excellent potential for investors or buyers looking to add value. Seller requests 48 hours to review all offers. Property is being sold AS IS.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Double Vanity
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Tile Counters
  • Tub Shower
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Gas Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Wood
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Fence
  • Private Yard
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached Carport
  • None

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1968
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,982 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,982 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 6
Fireplaces 1

Interior

Interior Features Double Vanity, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Tile Counters, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Appliances Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features Fence, Private Yard
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Carport Spaces 2
Parking Features Attached Carport, None

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2500
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 18
MLS Area Minor Five Corners
Subdivision Townwood
Postal Code 77045

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $5,081 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 2.12%
Parcel # 097-232-000-0008
Legal Description LT 8 BLK 1 TOWNWOOD SEC 1
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Primary Bedroom 10 X 12
Bedroom 9 X 13
Bedroom 9 X 10
Living Room 12 X 16
Kitchen 8 X 9
Breakfast Room Nook 8 X 8

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
$1,864
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,441 Property tax$423 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $1,864

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
2.2252%
ALL 9 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.97%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
gas_station
Chevron · 0.1mi
Citgo · 0.9mi
Valero · 1.1mi
place_of_worship
West Orem Missionary Baptist Church · 0.2mi
Saint Luke First Missionary Baptist Church · 0.2mi
Brentwood Baptist Church · 0.7mi
park
Townwood Park · 0.4mi
Brentwood Park · 0.7mi
Maxie Park · 1.2mi
library
Vinson Neighborhood Library · 0.9mi
Library Service Center · 2.2mi
restaurant
Church's Chicken · 1.0mi
KFC · 1.0mi
McDonald's · 1.1mi
police_station
Houston Police Department - Hiram Clarke · 1.2mi
Houston Police Department · 1.8mi
Houston Police Department Southwest Substation · 1.8mi

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
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
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 1 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_FIRM1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
54 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 8 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
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
Townwood Sec 01
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Townwood Sec 01 City · ZIPHouston · 77045 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision121 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities31
● Year-built distribution
1965s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 47
Distance
1.0 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201330500 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$64,954
ACS 2023
Median home value
$130,600
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
66%
1,539 housing units
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Median age
33.9
Population 4,623
Work from home
7%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
9%
of commuters
Below poverty
9.7%
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
3530 Ripplebrook Drive, Houston, TX 77045
Harris County · 29.63°N, 95.43°W
gas_station
Chevron
0.1 mi · 5 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
West Orem Missionary Baptist Church
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
park
Townwood Park
0.4 mi · 3 within 2 mi
library
Vinson Neighborhood Library
0.9 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 22, 2026 Listed $240,000 Christy Buck
Dec 31, 1967 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Christy Buck · Infinity Real Estate Group
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 Aug 5, 2026.
MLS# 26940989 · LIST DATE: Jul 22, 2026 · PARCEL: 097-232-000-0008
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