12207 Rip Van Winkle Drive
Houston, TX 77024
$1,250,000
Showings begin at Open House, Sunday, November 15th, 1pm - 3pm. Elegant, traditional by John F. Vaglienti is nestled among towering trees in the small enclave of Frostwood located east of Gessner Road. Perfectly located a short stroll from Frostwood Elementary and The Memorial Forest Club (Membership available).This quality home has the hallmarks of the fine, original homes of the area: hardwood floors w/peg detail, crown and panel molding, beamed ceiling, wood paneling, solid wood 6 panel doors, custom built-ins, grand brick fireplace, expansive rooms, and walk in closets. High ceilings grace the Entry, Formal living, Family, & 1 bedroom. Large covered patio with ceiling fans is a peaceful retreat in the lush backyard. Enjoy a wonderful lifestyle in this spacious home nestled in nature and conveniently located near major medical, shopping, dining, hike & bike paths, & zoned to highly sought after SBISD schools: Frostwood ES, Memorial MS, Memorial HS - buyer to verify eligibility.
| Listing Id: | 60406548 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,250,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 3,131 |
| Association Fee: | $350 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $27,528 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.2716 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Houston |
| County Or Parish: | Harris |
| Subdivision: | Frostwood |
| Postal Code: | 77024 |
| Year Built: | 1961 |
| Appliances: | Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, and Microwave |
| Association Amenities: | Trash |
| Association Fee: | $350 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Room Type: | BreakfastRoomNook, DiningRoom, EntryFoyer, FamilyRoom, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom, HalfBath |
| Association Name: | Frostwood Association |
| Association Phone: | 713-600-4000 |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 4 |
| Building Area Total: | 3,131.0 |
| Community Features: | Curbs, Gutters |
| Construction Materials: | Brick, WoodSiding |
| Cooling: | Central Air and Electric |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | North |
| Directions: | I-10 West to Gessner Rd. Turn Southbound on Gessner Rd. Drive 1.3 miles to Rip Van Winkle and turn left. Drive eastbound to 12207 Rip Van Winkle which is on the right side of the road. |
| Elementary School: | FROSTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| Elementary School District: | 49 - Spring Branch |
| Exclusions: | bird bath by dining room window |
| Exterior Features: | CoveredPatio, Fence, IrrigationSprinklers, Patio, PrivateYard |
| Fencing: | BackYard |
| Fireplace Features: | Gas, WoodBurning |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Garage Spaces: | 2.0 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central, Gas |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH) |
| High School District: | 49 - Spring Branch |
| Interior Features: | AllBedroomsDown, DualSinks, DoubleVanity, HollywoodBath, BathInPrimaryBedroom, Sink, TubShower, Vanity, WalkInClosets, CeilingFans |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup |
| Lease Considered?: | No |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | Subdivision |
| Lot Size Area: | 11,830.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH) |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 49 - Spring Branch |
| MLS Area Major: | 23 |
| MLS Area Minor: | Memorial West |
| New Construction?: | No |
| Original List Price: | $1,250,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 092-548-000-0010 |
| Parking Features: | Garage |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, Patio |
| Pool Private?: | No |
| Postal City: | Houston |
| Public Survey Section: | Sec 1 |
| Road Surface Type: | Concrete |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Rooms Total: | 10 |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 1 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 12,207 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Universal Property: | US-48201-N-0925480000010-R-N |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1195127273 |
| Current Price: | $1,250,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48201 |
| Record Signature: | 2,033,058,460 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:092-548-000-0010 |
Listing Courtesy of: Lacey Cannon Properties
Listing Agent: Sharyn Short
713-444-7981
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