Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Forest West
Active MLS #31263381 · 6 days on market

5811 Birchmont Drive

Houston, TX 77092
Subdivision  ·  Forest West
List Price
$285,000
$154/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,854
Built
1964
Lot
0.16 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
2.09%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WAINWRIGHT EL B
Middle CLIFTON MIDDLE B
High SCARBOROUGH H S CCMR 92% · Grad 91% 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

Space to live, work, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors, all in one inviting Oak Forest home! This well-maintained property features a bright, open floor plan with an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen offers generous counter space and abundant storage, while generously sized bedrooms provide plenty of room to unwind. A versatile den, currently used as an office, adds valuable flexibility for work, hobbies, or additional living space. Step outside to a large backyard surrounded by mature trees, complete with a patio for outdoor dining, relaxing, and gatherings. Just minutes from T.C. Jester Park with walking trails, sports fields, and picnic areas, plus nearby shopping, dining, and schools. Quick access to I-610 and US-290 keeps Downtown Houston, Memorial Park, the Museum District, and more within easy reach.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Granite Counters
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Main Level Primary
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Closets
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Dining Room
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Plank
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cleared
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Roof: Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Association

Community

  • Park
  • Pool
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1964
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,854 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,854 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Wood Siding
Roof Shingle, Wood

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 6

Interior

Interior Features En Suite Bathroom, Granite Counters, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Tub Shower, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Living Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Plank, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1648
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 9
MLS Area Minor Oak Forest West Area
Subdivision Forest West
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77092

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $17
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
HOA Name Forest West Community Improvement
Amenities Park, Pool

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $5,971 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 2.09%
Parcel # 096-562-000-0095
Legal Description LT 95 BLK 4 FOREST WEST SEC 1
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 23'10''x19'4''
Kitchen 15'8'' x 13'
Den 15'3''x12'3''
Primary Bedroom 15'5''x11'5''
Bedroom 11'8''x11'4''
Bedroom 15' x 10'11''

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

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.

Request this notice
● 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
$2,209
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,711 Property tax$498 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,209
Yearly HOA fee $204

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
2.2642%
ALL 9 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
1.00%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$17
MONTHLY
Association nameForest West Community Improvement Management co.C.I.A. Services Websitevisit Phone(713) 981-9000 Cert on filehoa.texas.gov;tx_comptroller
● Community amenities
park
Forest West Park · 0.1mi
· 0.2mi
· 0.1mi
place_of_worship
Advent Lutheran Church · 0.2mi
Saint Giles Presbyterian Church · 0.4mi
Saint Giles Presbyterian Church · 0.2mi
restaurant
DQ Grill & Chill · 0.2mi
DQ Grill & Chill · 0.4mi
Domino's · 0.2mi
grocery
· 0.3mi
RoadWaze · 0.3mi
RoadWaze · 0.3mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy · 0.3mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.6mi
CVS Pharmacy · 0.3mi
library
Collier Regional Library · 0.3mi
Collier Regional Library · 0.4mi
Oak Forest Neighborhood Library · 2.8mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
8,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
Hotwire Communications
8,000 / 8,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
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
+ 2 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_STUDY3
🌡 Heat days >95°F
65 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 11 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
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
Forest West
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Forest West City · ZIPHouston · 77092 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision953 Active now5 Sold (last 12 mo)5 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1960s 1 1965s 1 1970s 2 1975s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 50
Distance
1.1 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201532101 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$66,760
ACS 2023
Median home value
$258,800
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
50%
1,671 housing units
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Median age
33.5
Population 4,116
Work from home
9%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
3%
of commuters
Below poverty
4.2%
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
5811 Birchmont Drive, Houston, TX 77092
Harris County · 29.84°N, 95.48°W
park
0.1 mi · 4 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Advent Lutheran Church
0.2 mi · 4 within 2 mi
restaurant
DQ Grill & Chill
0.2 mi · 4 within 2 mi
grocery
0.3 mi · 4 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 18, 2026 Listed $285,000 Connery Cole
Dec 31, 1963 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Connery Cole · Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
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# 31263381 · LIST DATE: Sep 18, 2026 · PARCEL: 096-562-000-0095
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