Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Waterhill Homes/Lillian Sec 3
Active MLS #49769270 · 13 days on market

818 Lester Street

Houston, TX 77007
Subdivision  ·  Waterhill Homes/Lillian Sec 3
List Price
$489,000
$197/SF · 19.1% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
4
Sq Ft
2,483
Built
2005
Lot
0.04 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
2.26%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary MEMORIAL EL A
Middle HOGG MIDDLE A
High LAMAR H S Grad 97% 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

Welcome to this beautiful, bright contemporary patio home in highly sought-after Rice Military! Offering 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this stunning residence boasts soaring ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and multiple outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features elegant granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, retreat to the lavish primary suite, complete with a spa-like en-suite bath. Outside, enjoy your own private oasis with a custom deck, a slate balcony, and a dedicated yard area. Unbeatable location—walking distance to Memorial Park and the Washington Avenue Entertainment District, with just a quick commute to Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, and major highways.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Bedroom On Main Level
  • Double Vanity
  • Granite Counters
  • High Ceilings
  • Jetted Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Upper Level Primary
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Carpet

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Contemporary Modern
  • Style: Patio Home

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern, Patio Home
Year Built 2005
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 3
Levels ThreeOrMore
Living Area 2,483 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,483 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Stucco
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 6
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Bedroom On Main Level, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.0412
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Direction Faces North

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 16
MLS Area Minor Rice Military/Washington Corridor
Subdivision Waterhill Homes/Lillian Sec 3
Postal Code 77007

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Exposure Shade, Thermostat, Windows

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,051 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 2.26%
Parcel # 125-252-001-0011
Legal Description LT 11 BLK 1 WATERHILL HOMES ON LILLIAN SEC 3
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Investor Financing
Lease Considered Yes
Disclosures None

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 1

Bedroom 15x11

Second level · 3

Dining Room 14x12
Kitchen 14x12
Living Room 20x16

Third level · 2

Primary Bedroom 23x13
Bedroom 12x11

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
$3,857
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,936 Property tax$921 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,857

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
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
Nellie Keyes Park · 0.1mi
Clements Spaceway · 0.5mi
West End Park · 0.6mi
restaurant
Houston Taco Plug · 0.1mi
Pink's Pizza · 0.1mi
Subway · 0.2mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy · 0.2mi
Walgreens · 0.3mi
Walmart Pharmacy · 0.8mi
coffee
CoCos Crepes · 0.2mi
The Coffee House at West End · 0.3mi
The Yellow Cup · 0.5mi
place_of_worship
West End Pentecostal Church of God · 0.3mi
Church of Christ - West End · 0.3mi
Bethel United Church of Christ · 0.3mi
grocery
Izzi Market · 0.3mi
Mid-Town Food Mart · 0.4mi
Market at Shepherd · 0.5mi

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
Fiber to the Premises
Xfinity
1,200 / 35 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
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Copper
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 3 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
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $243/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
Waterhill Homes/Lillian Sec 3
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Waterhill Homes/Lillian Sec 3 City · ZIPHouston · 77007 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision5 Active now3 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
2000s 1 2005s 2

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201510801 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$128,250
ACS 2023
Median home value
$614,300
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
52%
2,284 housing units
Bachelor's+
77%
Adults 25+
Median age
39.2
Population 4,384
Work from home
24%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
4%
of commuters
Below poverty
2.8%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Grocery

El Tiempo Taqueria
0.3 mi · 5 within 1.5 mi

Schools

Messiah Lutheran School
0.1 mi · 5 within 1.5 mi

Parks

rose
0.1 mi · 5 within 1.5 mi

Restaurants

Sunnyside D Cafe
0.1 mi · 8 within 1.5 mi

Cafés

SmokEnjoy Smoke & Vape Shop
0.2 mi · 5 within 1.5 mi

Gyms

Stronger Faster Strength & Conditioning Gym
0.0 mi · 3 within 1.5 mi
Data: Google Places (refreshed every 7 days). Last fetched May 7, 2026.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
818 Lester Street, Houston, TX 77007
Harris County · 29.77°N, 95.41°W
park
Nellie Keyes Park
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
restaurant
Houston Taco Plug
0.1 mi · 5 within 2 mi
pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
0.2 mi · 2 within 2 mi
coffee
CoCos Crepes
0.2 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 11, 2026 Listed $489,000 Hongyan Liu
Dec 31, 2004 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Hongyan Liu · AlphaMax Realty Inc.
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 11, 2026.
MLS# 49769270 · LIST DATE: Sep 11, 2026 · PARCEL: 125-252-001-0011
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