Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Riverside Terrace Sec 18 Pt R
Active MLS #43974588 · 100 days on market

4031 Fernwood Drive

Houston, TX 77021
Subdivision  ·  Riverside Terrace Sec 18 Pt R
List Price
$1.17M
$307/SF · 52.9% above neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
5
Sq Ft
3,814
Built
1955
Lot
0.31 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
0.99%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary PECK EL B
Middle CULLEN MIDDLE C
High YATES H S CCMR 73% · Grad 81% 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

Located in historic Riverside Terrace, 4031 Fernwood Dr is a beautifully remodeled 4-bed, 4.5-bath home on a 13,000+ SF lot near the Med Center and Downtown. Timeless architecture meets modern elegance with rich mahogany finishes, coffered ceilings, and hardwood and marble flooring throughout. Enjoy a chef’s kitchen with commercial-grade fridge/freezer, custom cabinetry, and ample counter space. The spacious living room features a gas fireplace and built-in sound system with zone control. The luxurious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings and a marble spa bath. Energy-efficient upgrades include a 29 SEER HVAC system, Pella double-pane windows, metal roof, and reverse osmosis water filter. Exterior highlights: custom landscaping, cedar pergolas, sprinkler system, and epoxy garage floor. A rare blend of charm, comfort, and location.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Crown Molding
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Granite Counters
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Wired For Sound
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Convection Oven
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Marble
  • Tile
  • Wood

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Subdivision
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Ranch
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Ranch, Traditional
Year Built 1955
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 3,814 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,814 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
Roof Metal

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 5
Bathrooms Full 4
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 8
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Wired For Sound, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Marble, Tile, Wood
Appliances Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.3103
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 4
MLS Area Minor Riverside
Subdivision Riverside Terrace Sec 18 Pt R
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77021

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,540 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 0.99%
Parcel # 061-139-009-0038
Legal Description LT 34 & TR 33 BLK 63 RIVERSIDE TERRACE SEC 18
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Owner May Carry, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures None

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Primary Bedroom 19x25
Bedroom 20x19
Living Room 32x18
Dining Room 14x11
Bedroom 13x19
Kitchen 16x17

Second level · 2

Bedroom 16x12
Game Room 15x13

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

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● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$7,981
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$7,019 Property tax$962 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $7,981

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
2.2402%
ALL 9 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.98%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
hospital_er
Quentin Mease Hospital · 0.1mi
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center · 0.9mi
US Pain & Spine Hospital · 1.6mi
hospital
Quentin Mease Hospital · 0.1mi
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center · 0.9mi
US Pain & Spine Hospital · 1.6mi
place_of_worship
University Christian Church · 0.1mi
Jehovah's Witnesses · 0.2mi
University Presbyterian Church · 0.4mi
gas_station
Shell · 0.3mi
Exxon · 0.5mi
Valero · 0.5mi
restaurant
Popeyes · 0.4mi
Frenchy's Chicken · 0.5mi
Belfort Seafood · 0.5mi
park
Parkwood Park · 0.4mi
Mini-Park · 0.5mi
Mills Bennett Park · 0.7mi

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
1,000 / 75 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_STUDY1
🌡 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
7 comparable sales nearby · sold median $201/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
Riverside Terrace Sec 18 Pt R
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Riverside Terrace Sec 18 Pt R City · ZIPHouston · 77021 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision10 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1955s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 25
Distance
0.8 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201313201 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$70,526
ACS 2023
Median home value
$500,900
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
53%
822 housing units
Bachelor's+
56%
Adults 25+
Median age
50.1
Population 1,588
Work from home
14%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
5%
of commuters
Below poverty
19.5%
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
4031 Fernwood Drive, Houston, TX 77021
Harris County · 29.71°N, 95.35°W
hospital
Quentin Mease Hospital
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
hospital_er
Quentin Mease Hospital
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
University Christian Church
0.1 mi · 5 within 2 mi
gas_station
Shell
0.3 mi · 3 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jun 15, 2026 Listed $1.17M Ayesha Shelton
Dec 31, 1954 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Ayesha Shelton · Braden 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 Jun 20, 2026.
MLS# 43974588 · LIST DATE: Jun 15, 2026 · PARCEL: 061-139-009-0038
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