Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Memorial Thicket Sec 03
Active MLS #41151322 · 10 days on market

863 Plainwood Drive

Houston, TX 77079
Subdivision  ·  Memorial Thicket Sec 03
List Price
$749,000
$164/SF · 24.9% below neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
5
Sq Ft
4,574
Built
1994
Lot
9,127 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
2.65%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary MAURICE L WOLFE EL C
Middle MEMORIAL PARKWAY J H A
High TAYLOR H S Grad 92% 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

Tucked at the end of a private cul-de-sac in Memorial Thicket, this 4-bedroom, 3-full and 2-half-bath home offers 4,574 square feet of light-filled living with a pool and large patio. Arched openings, floor-to-ceiling windows and two generous living areas—one with custom built-ins—create an inviting flow for entertaining. The chef’s kitchen features a large range, double ovens, built-in Kitchen-Aid refrigerator, farmhouse sink, abundant storage and a wine closet. The first-floor primary suite includes a sitting area, spacious custom closet and renovated bath with a freestanding tub, open shower and quartz countertops. A dedicated study and flexible formal dining or sitting room flank the foyer. Following flooding during Harvey related to reservoir releases, the first floor was taken to the studs and rebuilt, and the exterior stucco was replaced; the home has not flooded since. Fresh interior and exterior paint, cleaned carpet and refreshed landscaping complete the home.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Double Vanity
  • High Ceilings
  • Jetted Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Multiple Staircases
  • Pantry
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Three Bedrooms Up
  • Walk In Closets
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Loft
  • Convection Oven

Exterior & lot

  • Cul De Sac
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • In Ground

Community

  • Guard
  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Contemporary Modern

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern
Year Built 1994
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 4,574 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 4,574 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Stucco
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathrooms (total) 5
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 2
Rooms Total 10
Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Gas, Wood Burning

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Sitting Area In Primary, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Three Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets, Ceiling Fans, Loft
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Pool Private Yes
Pool Features In Ground

Parking & Garage

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

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 9,127
Lot Size (acres) 0.2095
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cul De Sac
Direction Faces West

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 23
MLS Area Minor Energy Corridor
Subdivision Memorial Thicket Sec 03
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77079

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $2,200
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Memorial Thicket HOA
Fee Includes Other
Amenities Guard

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $19,826
Tax Year 2026
Tax Rate (est.) 2.65%
Parcel # 117-374-001-0007
Legal Description LT 7 BLK 1 MEMORIAL THICKET SEC 3
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 10 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 8

Primary Bedroom 16x16
Bedroom 14x12
Bedroom 16x11
Breakfast Room Nook 12x11
Dining Room 17x13
Kitchen 19x15
Office 16x14
Bonus Room 9x9

Second level · 2

Bedroom 15x14
Game Room 21x15

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice on file
0.3000
TOTAL TAX RATE · PER $100 ASSESSED · 2024
JurisdictionMemorial MUD County— TCEQ District ID5813250 Bonded indebtedness— Current year rate— FetchedApr 23, 2026
● Rate not extracted
● 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 Memorial MUD Match confidence 75%

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$6,149
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$4,497 Property tax$1,652 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $6,149
Yearly HOA fee $2,200

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 · 5-year history
2.2652%
ALL 7 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
20212022202320242025
MUD
—
→ stable
School
1.12%
→ stable
City
—
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.77%
→ stable
YearM&OI&STotal MUD rate
2021 0.2000 0.1800 0.3800
2022 0.2000 0.1530 0.3530
2023 0.1960 0.1290 0.3250
2024 0.1930 0.1070 0.3000
2024 0.1930 0.1070 0.3000
2025 0.2100 0.0700 0.2800
2025 0.2100 0.0700 0.2800

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$2,200
ANNUALLY
Association nameMemorial Thicket HOA Management co.— Website— Phone— Cert on filepending
Fee includes
Other
● Community amenities
No curated amenity map yet for this subdivision.

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
Astound Broadband
1,500 / 1,500 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
1,000 / 75 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Copper
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 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_LOMC119
🌡 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)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-10-13.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Oct 16, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $218/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
Memorial Thicket Sec 03
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Memorial Thicket Sec 03 City · ZIPHouston · 77079 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision3 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
1990s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 78
Distance
0.4 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
—
Future data point
Avg. response
—
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201450500 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$143,371
ACS 2023
Median home value
$548,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
65%
1,429 housing units
Bachelor's+
73%
Adults 25+
Median age
50.0
Population 3,228
Work from home
30%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
4%
of commuters
Below poverty
3.3%
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
863 Plainwood Drive, Houston, TX 77079
Harris County · 29.78°N, 95.62°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Oct 6, 2026 Listed $749,000 Jessica Burton
Dec 31, 1993 Built —
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Jessica Burton · Compass RE Texas, LLC - The 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 Oct 12, 2026.
MLS# 41151322 · LIST DATE: Oct 6, 2026 · PARCEL: 117-374-001-0007
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