Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/Garden Oaks Sec 04
Active MLS #17830263 · 20 days on market

959 Althea Drive

Houston, TX 77018
Subdivision  ·  Garden Oaks Sec 04
List Price
$1.80M
$380/SF
Beds
5
Baths
5
Sq Ft
4,728
Built
2025
Lot
0.21 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
0.61%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GARDEN OAKS MONTESSORI C
Middle BLACK MIDDLE B
High WALTRIP H S CCMR 95% · Grad 87% 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

This expansive home boasts a spacious layout with 5 generously sized bedrooms and 4.5 luxurious bathrooms, ensuring comfort and privacy for all. The gourmet kitchen, featuring European white oak cabinets, Thermador appliances, and a stylish Butler’s Pantry, and back yard sized for a pool is perfect for effortless entertaining. A spacious primary suite featuring a a spa-like ensuite crafted with high-end finishes. Upstairs, 4 additional bedrooms, media room, and game room provide an entertainment haven for family gatherings or hosting guests. A well-appointed mudroom and laundry area add convenience and organization. Every detail, from the custom railings to the stone-surrounded fireplace, reflects quality craftsmanship and timeless style. Nestled in Garden Oaks, this home offers easy access to amenities, dining, and entertainment, combining suburban tranquility with urban convenience. Don’t miss the opportunity, where luxury meets functionality. Schedule your private tour today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Kitchen Island
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Marble Counters
  • Main Level Primary
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Walk In Closets
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Living Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Disposal

Exterior & lot

  • Subdivision
  • 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 2025
Year Built Source Builder
New Construction Yes
Property Condition New Construction
Builder Name Poirier Homes

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 4,728 sq ft
Living Area Source Builder
Building Area Total 4,728 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Stucco
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bedrooms Possible 5
Bathrooms (total) 5
Bathrooms Full 4
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 7
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas

Interior

Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Marble Counters, Main Level Primary, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets, Kitchen Dining Combo, Living Dining Room
Flooring Marble, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

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

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2062
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 9
MLS Area Minor Garden Oaks
Subdivision Garden Oaks Sec 04
Postal Code 77018

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $10,969
Tax Year 2024
Tax Rate (est.) 0.61%
Parcel # 066-046-042-0019
Legal Description LT 19 & TR 18 BLK 42 GARDEN OAKS SEC 4
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Owner Is Listing Agent

Room Layout

§ 04 · 7 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 1

Primary Bedroom 19x15

Second level · 6

Bedroom 12x15
Bedroom 12x15
Bedroom 12x14
Bedroom 11x14
Media Room 14x17
Game Room 30x24

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
$11,716
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$10,802 Property tax$914 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $11,716

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
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
0.52%
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
place_of_worship
Jehovahs Witnesses Church · 0.3mi
· 0.3mi
Grace Church Garden Oaks · 0.4mi
gym
Planet Fitness · 0.4mi
Bayou City Crossfit · 0.4mi
· 0.6mi
restaurant
Miller's Cafe · 0.4mi
Grease Monkey Cantina · 0.4mi
Subway · 0.4mi
post_office
United States Post Office · 0.4mi
United States Postal Service · 1.4mi
The UPS Store · 0.9mi
park
Sue Barnett 43rd Street Triangle · 0.4mi
Sue Barnett 42nd Street Triangle · 0.4mi
· 0.5mi
veterinary
Garden Oaks Veterinary Clinic · 0.5mi
Houston Spay Neuter · 2.7mi
Thrive Pet Healthcare · 0.9mi

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 / 2,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 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
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 1 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
65 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 11 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
3 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
Garden Oaks Sec 04
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Garden Oaks Sec 04 City · ZIPHouston · 77018 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision197 Active now7 Sold (last 12 mo)7 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1975s 1 2000s 1 2020s 2 2025s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 31
· Houston
Distance
1.3 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201531000 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$160,625
ACS 2023
Median home value
$595,100
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
77%
2,074 housing units
Bachelor's+
74%
Adults 25+
Median age
38.5
Population 4,871
Work from home
38%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
12%
of commuters
Below poverty
4.9%
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
959 Althea Drive, Houston, TX 77018
Harris County · 29.82°N, 95.42°W
place_of_worship
Jehovahs Witnesses Church
0.3 mi · 4 within 2 mi
gym
Planet Fitness
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
restaurant
Miller's Cafe
0.4 mi · 8 within 2 mi
post_office
United States Post Office
0.4 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 3, 2026 Listed $1.80M Jamie Poirier
Dec 31, 2024 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Jamie Poirier · Oak Forest 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 11, 2026.
MLS# 17830263 · LIST DATE: Sep 3, 2026 · PARCEL: 066-046-042-0019
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