Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Rivercrest
Active MLS #19800638 · 34 days on market

728 Crestbend Drive

Houston, TX 77042
Subdivision  ·  Rivercrest
List Price
$4.36M
$613/SF
Beds
4
Baths
6
Sq Ft
7,116
Built
1996
Lot
3.00 ac
Garage
8-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.27%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WALNUT BEND EL B
Middle REVERE MIDDLE B
High WESTSIDE H S CCMR 87% · Grad 92% 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

Known throughout Houston as the iconic “Castle House,” this exceptional Rivercrest Estates residence was designed by acclaimed architect Robert Dame and offers a distinctive blend of timeless European character, privacy, and modern luxury. Privately situated on a secluded, tree-lined acreage homesite, the estate is defined by striking stone and brick architecture, dramatic rooflines, grandly proportioned interiors, intricate millwork, & exceptional craftsmanship throughout. The expansive floor plan balances impressive entertaining spaces with comfortable everyday living, featuring generous gathering areas, private bedroom retreats, and seamless connections to the picturesque grounds. Outdoors, a resort-style pool with waterslide, sports court, mature trees, and expansive green space create a private setting for recreation, relaxation, & future possibilities. A truly one-of-a-kind Houston estate offering architectural significance, exceptional scale, and a remarkable sense of seclusion.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Balcony
  • Crown Molding
  • Dual Sinks
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pantry
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Sink
  • Soaking Tub

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fully Fenced
  • Fence
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Paved Driveway
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Tennis Courts
  • Subdivision
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Roof: Slate

Community

  • Guard
  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: French Provincial

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style French Provincial
Year Built 1996
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 7,116 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 7,116 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Stone
Roof Composition, Slate

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathrooms (total) 6
Bathrooms Full 5
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 10
Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Gas, Gas Log, Outside

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Hot Tub Spa, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Sitting Area In Primary, Sink, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Three Bedrooms Up
Flooring Engineered Hardwood, Stone, Tile
Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub Spa, Outdoor Kitchen, Paved Driveway, Patio, Private Yard, Tennis Courts
Patio / Porch Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features Gunite, Pool Spa Combo

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 8
Attached Garage No
Parking Features Additional Parking, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 3.0000
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 22
MLS Area Minor Rivercrest
Subdivision Rivercrest
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77042

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $3,500
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Rivercrest Civic Association
Amenities Guard

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $55,256 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.27%
Parcel # 092-240-000-0004
Legal Description LT 2 BLK 2 RIVERCREST ESTATES R/P
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 10 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Primary Bedroom 20x17
Living Room 25x18
Office 18x15
Kitchen 15x133
Dining Room 16x11
Utility Room 10x7

Second level · 4

Bedroom 15x14
Bedroom 15x14
Bedroom 15x12
Living Room 21x18

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

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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
$30,785
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$26,180 Property tax$4,605 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $30,785
Yearly HOA fee $3,500

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
2.1252%
ALL 8 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.87%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$3,500
ANNUALLY
Association nameRivercrest Civic Association Management co. Websitevisit Phone(346) 648-0440 Cert on filehoa.texas.gov
● Community amenities
restaurant
El Tiempo Cantina · 0.4mi
The Teahouse · 0.4mi
Outback Steakhouse · 0.8mi
park
· 0.4mi
· 0.8mi
Walnut Bend Recreational center · 1.1mi
hospital
Urgent Doc · 0.4mi
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center · 2.4mi
SignatureCare Emergency Center · 1.9mi
grocery
· 0.4mi
Randalls · 0.4mi
Food Mart · 0.5mi
pharmacy
Randalls Pharmacy · 0.5mi
Walgreens · 0.5mi
Walgreens · 0.5mi
gym
TITLE Boxing Club Houston Westheimer · 0.5mi
LA Fitness · 0.6mi
· 1.3mi

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
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless
Rural Telecommunications of America
300 / 150 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_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 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
Rivercrest
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Rivercrest City · ZIPHouston · 77042 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision171 Active now4 Sold (last 12 mo)3 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1955s 1 1980s 1 1995s 1 2015s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 69
Distance
0.7 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201431002 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$103,021
ACS 2023
Median home value
$716,500
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
79%
1,237 housing units
Bachelor's+
75%
Adults 25+
Median age
48.4
Population 3,018
Work from home
56%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
6%
of commuters
Below poverty
2.0%
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
728 Crestbend Drive, Houston, TX 77042
Harris County · 29.75°N, 95.55°W
restaurant
El Tiempo Cantina
0.4 mi · 5 within 2 mi
park
0.4 mi · 1 within 2 mi
hospital
Urgent Doc
0.4 mi · 1 within 2 mi
grocery
Randalls
0.4 mi · 5 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 21, 2026 Listed $4.36M Nancy Almodovar
Dec 31, 1995 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Nancy Almodovar · Nan & Company Properties - Corporate Office (Heights)
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 19, 2026.
MLS# 19800638 · LIST DATE: Aug 21, 2026 · PARCEL: 092-240-000-0004
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