Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Friendswood/Regency Estates 1
Active MLS #54437739 · 20 days on market

902 Essex Drive

Friendswood, TX 77546
Subdivision  ·  Regency Estates 1
List Price
$450,000
$194/SF · 4.8% above neighborhood median
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,321
Built
1981
Lot
11,700 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.77%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WESTWOOD EL A
Middle FRIENDSWOOD J H A
High FRIENDSWOOD H S CCMR 84% · Grad 100% 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

Stunning 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the heart of Friendswood’s highly desirable Regency Estates! Spanning 2,321 square feet on a beautifully spacious lot, this residence is loaded with lovely upgrades. Fall in love with the modern interior featuring fresh paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a new roof for total peace of mind. The chef-ready kitchen shines with gorgeous new quartz countertops, flowing effortlessly into an open living area complete with a custom dry bar that makes entertaining a breeze. Retreat to the privacy of your oversized primary suite, showcasing an en-suite bath and a large walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms offer ultimate layout flexibility, one of which can be a perfect space to utilize as a dedicated home office. Step outside to a massive backyard ready for weekend hosting and outdoor fun. Enjoy unbeatable convenience with quick proximity to FM 528 and Pearland, offering easy commutes, top dining, and shopping. Welcome home! Call to see it today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Balcony
  • Dry Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Multiple Primary Suites
  • Pantry
  • Quartz Counters
  • Tub Shower
  • Three Bedrooms Up
  • Vanity
  • Walk In Closets
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Dining Room

Exterior & lot

  • Fence
  • Porch
  • Private Yard
  • Subdivision
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1981
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Levels OneAndOneHalf
Living Area 2,321 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,321 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bedrooms Possible 5
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 9

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, High Ceilings, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Tub Shower, Three Bedrooms Up, Vanity, Walk In Closets, Ceiling Fans, Living Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

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

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 11,700
Lot Size (acres) 0.2686
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Side Yard
Direction Faces Southeast

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Friendswood
Subdivision Regency Estates 1
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77546

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $20
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Regency Estates HOA

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $7,958
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.77%
Parcel # 6070-0001-0039-000
Legal Description ABST 151 PAGE 7 LOT 39 BLK 1 REGENCY ESTATES
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 9 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 21'2 x 12'4
Kitchen 14'3 x 8'7
Dining Room 12'3 x 9'10
Breakfast Room Nook 14'3 x 6'2
Primary Bedroom 16'5 x 14'1
Bedroom 18'3 x 12'4

Second level · 3

Bedroom 10'1 x 11'8
Bedroom 16 x 10'4
Bedroom 19'8 x 9'9

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.

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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
$3,365
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,702 Property tax$663 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,365
Yearly HOA fee $20

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
1.9854%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
1.03%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.63%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$20
ANNUALLY
Association nameRegency Estates HOA Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
restaurant
Birraporetti's · 0.3mi
McDonald's · 0.5mi
Subway · 0.5mi
gym
The Little Gym of Friendswood · 0.3mi
Gold's Gym Friendswood · 0.4mi
Total Nutrition Friendswood · 0.5mi
pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy · 0.4mi
Walgreens · 0.6mi
Walgreens · 3.3mi
bank
Wells Fargo Bank · 0.5mi
Chase Bank · 0.5mi
Wellby Financial · 0.6mi
grocery
H-E-B · 0.5mi
Walgreens · 1.8mi
Kroger · 1.9mi
place_of_worship
· 0.6mi
Good Shepherd Episcopal · 0.6mi
· 0.6mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48167C SFHA NO SOURCE 48167C_STUDY2
🌡 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 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
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
6 comparable sales nearby · sold median $185/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
Regency Estates 1
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Regency Estates 1 City · ZIPFriendswood · 77546 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision53 Active now5 Sold (last 12 mo)9 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1980s 5

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Friendswood Fire Department Station 4
· Friendswood
Distance
1.5 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167720302 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$128,672
ACS 2023
Median home value
$401,600
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
77%
2,449 housing units
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Median age
43.4
Population 6,765
Work from home
19%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
24%
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
902 Essex Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546
Galveston County · 29.51°N, 95.20°W
restaurant
Birraporetti's
0.3 mi · 5 within 2 mi
gym
The Little Gym of Friendswood
0.3 mi · 3 within 2 mi
pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
bank
Wells Fargo Bank
0.5 mi · 3 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 3, 2026 Listed $450,000 Vision Garcia
Dec 31, 1980 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Vision Garcia · By The Bay Realty
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# 54437739 · LIST DATE: Sep 3, 2026 · PARCEL: 6070-0001-0039-000
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