Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Friendswood/The Forest Sec 1 99
Active MLS #84501816 · 28 days on market

513 Meadow Bend Drive

Friendswood, TX 77546
Subdivision  ·  The Forest Sec 1 99
List Price
$599,900
$168/SF
Beds
4
Baths
4
Sq Ft
3,577
Built
1998
Lot
11,403 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.95%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WESTWOOD EL A
Middle FRIENDSWOOD J H A
High FRIENDSWOOD H S CCMR 84% · Grad 100% 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

Thoughtfully remodeled home in The Forest of Friendswood combines timeless architecture with sought-after finishes! Rich hand-scraped wood flooring flows throughout the main living areas, where a private study with custom built-ins, formal dining, & a spacious family room with a stacked stone fireplace create inviting living spaces. The kitchen features a 7' island, granite counters, a farmhouse sink, glass & stone mosaic backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, & a new gas range. The first-floor primary suite offers double doors to the patio & a spa-inspired bath with an oversized dual-head shower, stone flooring, & granite vanities. Upstairs, you'll find plush new carpet throughout a large game room, three secondary bedrooms, & beautifully remodeled baths. Recent HVAC systems, energy-efficient windows, & a brand new roof add peace of mind, while the stamped concrete patio, spacious backyard, new 2024 fence, extended driveway, & award-winning Friendswood ISD complete the package.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Pantry
  • Self Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Self Closing Drawers
  • Tub Shower
  • Three Bedrooms Up
  • Walk In Pantry

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Additional Parking
  • Oversized

Community

  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Park
  • Trails
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Colonial
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Colonial, Traditional
Year Built 1998
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No
Builder Name Cervelle

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 3,577 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,577 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 14
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Tub Shower, Three Bedrooms Up, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Stone, Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Fence, Porch, Patio
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Parking Features Additional Parking, Oversized

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 11,403
Lot Size (acres) 0.2618
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Side Yard
Direction Faces Northwest

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Friendswood
Subdivision The Forest Sec 1 99
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77546

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $650
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name The Forest of Friendswood Homeown
Fee Includes Common Areas, Recreation Facilities
Amenities Picnic Area, Playground, Park, Trails

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,682
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.95%
Parcel # 3386-0005-0013-000
Legal Description THE FOREST SEC 1 (99), BLOCK 5, LOT 13, ACRES 0.262
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered Yes
Disclosures Exclusions Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 14 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 8

Office 14x13
Dining Room 14x13
Family Room 24x18
Kitchen 18x12
Breakfast Room Nook 12x11
Half Bath
Primary Bedroom 18x17
Primary Bathroom

Second level · 6

Game Room 25x18
Bedroom 17x14
Bathroom
Bedroom 16x13
Bedroom 11x11
Bathroom

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
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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
$4,576
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,602 Property tax$974 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $4,576
Yearly HOA fee $650

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
1.9854%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
1.03%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.63%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$650
ANNUALLY
Association nameThe Forest of Friendswood Homeown Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
CommonAreas · RecreationFacilities
● Community amenities
grocery
Kroger · 0.5mi
Walgreens · 0.6mi
Circle K · 0.8mi
park
· 0.5mi
· 0.6mi
· 0.7mi
restaurant
Wendy's · 0.5mi
Whataburger · 0.6mi
Subway · 0.6mi
place_of_worship
First Baptist Church of Fiendswood Family Life · 0.6mi
Friendswood United Methodist Church · 0.7mi
Friendswood Community Church · 1.8mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 0.8mi
United States Postal Service · 4.5mi
United States Postal Service · 4.7mi
library
Friendswood Public Library · 1.0mi
Parker Williams Branch Library · 3.0mi
Tom Reid Library · 3.2mi

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 48167C SFHA NO SOURCE 48167C_STUDY2
🌡 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 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
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
1 comparable sale 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
The Forest Sec 1 99
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)The Forest Sec 1 99 City · ZIPFriendswood · 77546 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision22 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)2 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1995s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Friendswood Fire Department Station 4
· Friendswood
Distance
1.0 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167720100 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$123,705
ACS 2023
Median home value
$309,700
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
71%
2,280 housing units
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Median age
45.0
Population 5,707
Work from home
13%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
22%
of commuters
Below poverty
5.0%
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
513 Meadow Bend Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546
Galveston County · 29.54°N, 95.21°W
grocery
Kroger
0.5 mi · 3 within 2 mi
park
0.5 mi · 5 within 2 mi
restaurant
Wendy's
0.5 mi · 5 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
First Baptist Church of Fiendswood Family Life
0.6 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 26, 2026 Listed $599,900 Kristen Cook
Dec 31, 1997 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Kristen Cook · Stanfield Properties
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# 84501816 · LIST DATE: Aug 26, 2026 · PARCEL: 3386-0005-0013-000
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