Homes for Sale/Fort Bend County/Richmond/Whispering Oaks
Active MLS #42702708 · 7 days on market

8518 Lofty Pines

Richmond, TX 77406
Subdivision  ·  Whispering Oaks
List Price
$815,000
$287/SF
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,838
Built
2015
Lot
43,608 sf
Garage
3-car
County
Fort Bend
Tax Rate
1.13%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary BENTLEY EL A
Middle BRISCOE JH A
High FOSTER H S CCMR 95% · Grad 97% 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

A hidden gem in the Richmond area, this completely remodeled single-story home sits on over one acre in the gated Whispering Oaks community, tucked away from newer cookie-cutter developments. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a dedicated home office, and a spacious 3-car attached garage, the thoughtfully designed floor plan offers exceptional privacy, with bedrooms positioned in separate wings. The open layout features high ceilings, a spacious living area with fireplace, and generous dining space. The updated kitchen boasts matching Cosmo 6-burner appliances, quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. Updates include PEX plumbing, Smart Home integration, built-in audio, security cameras, JellyFish lighting, EV charger plug, new gutters, and a whole-house generator. Enjoy a large covered patio, mature fruit trees, and fire-pit area on the expansive lot. A rare opportunity for acreage living with privacy, character, and modern convenience.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Hollywood Bath
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Main Level Primary
  • Quartz Counters
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Vanity
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Walk In Closets
  • Wired For Sound
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Dining Room
  • Programmable Thermostat

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Paved Driveway
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cleared
  • Subdivision
  • Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Side Yard
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage

Community

  • Gated
  • Security Gate
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2015
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 2,838 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,838 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 12
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas, Wood Burning

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Hollywood Bath, High Ceilings, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Wired For Sound, Ceiling Fans, Living Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security Security Gate, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Sprinkler Irrigation, Paved Driveway, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 3
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 43,608
Lot Size (acres) 1.0011
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard
Direction Faces West

Location

County Fort Bend
MLS Area Major 30
MLS Area Minor Fort Bend County North/Richmond
Subdivision Whispering Oaks
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77406

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Private, Well
Sewer Septic Tank
Electric Generator
Energy Efficient Thermostat

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $1,575
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Goodlife
Fee Includes Common Areas
Amenities Gated

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $9,235 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.13%
Parcel # 8941-00-004-0110-901
Legal Description WHISPERING OAKS, BLOCK 4, LOT 11
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 12 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 12

Primary Bedroom 17 x 22
Living Room 15 x 20
Dining Room 12 x 13
Bedroom 13X16
Bathroom 7X16
Bathroom 5 x 10
Utility Room 5 x 10
Primary Bathroom 11 x 15
Kitchen 11X14
Office 12 x 12
Bedroom 12 x 15
Bedroom 12 x 12

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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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
$5,664
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$4,894 Property tax$770 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $5,664
Yearly HOA fee $1,575

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
1.6655%
ALL 4 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
→ stable
Other districts
1.67%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$1,575
ANNUALLY
Association nameGoodlife Management co.Goodwin Websitevisit Phone(713) 777-5915 Cert on filetx_comptroller
Fee includes
CommonAreas
● Community amenities
park
· 0.2mi
Sunshine Park · 0.4mi
· 0.6mi
police_station
Memorial Villages Police Department · 0.3mi
League City Police Department · 0.7mi
Shenandoah Police Department · 3.2mi
place_of_worship
Memorial Drive Lutheran Church · 0.4mi
Concord Missionary Baptist Church · 0.5mi
Spring Green Church · 1.4mi
gym
ReformHer Pilates · 0.5mi
· 1.1mi
Stars Vipers Cheer and Tumbling Katy · 1.5mi
restaurant
La Inda Bonita · 0.5mi
Empire Turkish Grill · 0.7mi
McDonald's · 0.9mi
library
Helen Hall Public Library · 0.5mi
Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library · 2.4mi
· 4.2mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
Hotwire Communications
5,000 / 5,000 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
Fiber to the Premises
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Astound Broadband
1,500 / 1,500 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless
Skynet
100 / 50 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 7 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 48157C SFHA NO SOURCE 48157C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 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
2 comparable sales 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
Whispering Oaks
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Whispering Oaks City · ZIPRichmond · 77406 CountyFort Bend Listings in subdivision342 Active now11 Sold (last 12 mo)9 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1970s 1 2015s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department #3
Distance
2.2 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48157673300 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$204,214
ACS 2023
Median home value
$631,500
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
98%
3,128 housing units
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Median age
48.2
Population 9,328
Work from home
25%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
26%
of commuters
Below poverty
2.6%
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
8518 Lofty Pines, Richmond, TX 77406
Fort Bend County · 29.65°N, 95.83°W
park
0.2 mi · 7 within 2 mi
police_station
Memorial Villages Police Department
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Memorial Drive Lutheran Church
0.4 mi · 3 within 2 mi
gym
ReformHer Pilates
0.5 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 16, 2026 Listed $815,000 Carlen Rosson
Dec 31, 2014 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Carlen Rosson · eXp Realty LLC
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 23, 2026.
MLS# 42702708 · LIST DATE: Sep 16, 2026 · PARCEL: 8941-00-004-0110-901
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