3518 River Forest Drive
Richmond, TX 77406
$1,658,000
Open Houses
Set on 2 private acres beneath a canopy of mature trees, this distinguished River Forest estate welcomes you with a resort-style pool and spa, serene lake views and an exceptional sense of privacy. Designed by architect Don Purser, the custom home features 5 bedrooms, a dramatic two-story library with mezzanine, game room, media room and multiple living areas. The island kitchen showcases granite counters and a Viking range. Covered patios and balconies overlook the pool, spa and park-like grounds, creating a beautiful setting for entertaining or quiet evenings by the lake. A 4-car garage includes an air-conditioned hobby space. Recent improvements include interior paint and carpet in 2026, three A/C replacements in 2022–2023, a CertainTeed roof in 2019 and a 48 kW whole-house generator 2020. River Forest delivers rare privacy and tranquility with everyday amenities just a short drive away. A truly special property designed for gracious living, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors.
| Listing Id: | 78682059 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,658,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 5,809 |
| Association Fee: | $659 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $16,315 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 2.0 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Richmond |
| County Or Parish: | Fort Bend |
| Subdivision: | River Forest |
| Postal Code: | 77406 |
| Year Built: | 2002 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Wine Refrigerator, and Washer |
| Association Fee: | $659 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Room Type: | BreakfastRoomNook, Den, DiningRoom, GameRoom, LivingRoom, MediaRoom, Office |
| Association Name: | River Forest HOA |
| Association Phone: | 713-334-8000 |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 6 |
| Builder Name: | Courtland Custom Homes |
| Building Area Total: | 5,809.0 |
| Construction Materials: | Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Electric, and Attic Fan |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Directions: | Travel west on Highway 90, right onto 359, left into River Forest. 3518 River Forest Dr is on the left. |
| Electric: | Generator |
| Elementary School: | FROST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (LAMAR) |
| Elementary School District: | 33 - Lamar Consolidated |
| Exterior Features: | Deck, Fence, IrrigationSprinklers, Patio |
| Fencing: | BackYard |
| Fireplace Features: | GasLog |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Garage Spaces: | 4.0 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Hvac, Roof, Thermostat, Windows |
| Green Indoor Air Quality: | Ventilation |
| Heating: | Central, Gas |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL |
| High School District: | 33 - Lamar Consolidated |
| Interior Features: | AllBedroomsUp, CrownMolding, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, MainLevelPrimary, MultiplePrimarySuites, MultipleStaircases, UpperLevelPrimary, WindowTreatments, CeilingFans, ProgrammableThermostat |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, VaLoan |
| Living Area Source: | Builder |
| Lot Features: | Subdivision, Views |
| Lot Size Area: | 87,120.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | BRISCOE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 33 - Lamar Consolidated |
| MLS Area Major: | 37 |
| MLS Area Minor: | Fort Bend County North/Richmond |
| Original List Price: | $1,658,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 6425-02-001-0030-901 |
| Parking Features: | AdditionalParking, Attached, Garage |
| Parking Total: | 4 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Patio |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, Heated, InGround, PoolSpaCombo |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| Postal City: | Richmond |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 8246 |
| Public Survey Section: | 2 |
| Road Surface Type: | Concrete |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Rooms Total: | 13 |
| Security Features: | SecuritySystemOwned, SmokeDetectors |
| Sewer: | SepticTank |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 3,518 |
| Tax Year: | 2018 |
| Universal Property: | US-48157-N-6425020010030901-R-N |
| View: | Lake, Water |
| View?: | Yes |
| Water Source: | Private, Well |
| Window Features: | Low Emissivity Windows and Window Coverings |
| Year Built Source: | Owner |
| Listing Key: | 1192171386 |
| Current Price: | $1,658,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48157 |
| Record Signature: | -171,491,886 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48157:6425-02-001-0030-901 |
Listing Courtesy of: Anja DrewesProperties, LLC
Listing Agent: Anja Drewes Neidhardt
713-298-9177
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