Address
8521 Western Drive, Houston, TX
Price
$ 490,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#79528763
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyHarris
- CityHouston
- Area24 Spring Branch
- NeighborhoodRidgecrest Sec 02
- Zip77055
- Style
- Year Built1952
- Taxes$ 8603
- Price$ 490,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1264
- Lot Size0.1791 Acres
Data Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)
Property Description
Welcome to 8521 Western Dr in Houston’s Spring Branch area. This charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home offers comfortable living along with exciting future possibilities. The home features an inviting living area, separate dining space, beautiful wood flooring throughout much of the home, and a functional kitchen with ample cabinet space. Outside, enjoy a spacious fenced backyard with room for entertaining, pets, gardening or future possibilities, plus a storage shed. Situated on an approximately 7,800 square foot lot, this property offers flexibility for an owner occupant, investor or buyer considering future redevelopment, subject to applicable requirements. A unique opportunity to own a home and sizable lot in an area experiencing substantial new construction and luxury redevelopment.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH) Elementary School | LANDRUM MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle School | NORTHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 10/4/2026 | Listed $490,000 |
General Features
| Country | US |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Central,Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air,Electric |
| Roof | Composition |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Other |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Detached |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| County | Harris |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | Ridgecrest Sec 02 |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From I-10/Katy Fwy, exit Bingle Rd and head north on Bingle Rd. Turn right onto Westview Dr, then left onto Western Dr. Property will be on the right at 8521 Western Dr. |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-10-05T09:01:41.043-00:00 |
| High School | NORTHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL |
| City | Houston |
| High School District | 49 - Spring Branch |
| MLS Area | 24 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Elementary School | RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH) |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8603 |
| Middle/Junior High School | LANDRUM MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| MLS Area Minor | Spring Branch |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 49 - Spring Branch |
| Elementary School District | 49 - Spring Branch |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| PostalCity | Houston |
| Legal Description | E 27.5 FT LT 208 & W 37.5 FT LT 209 BLK 3 RIDGECREST SEC 2 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | All Bedrooms Down,Tub Shower |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Wood |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Dining Room,Living Room |
| LivingAreaSource | Appraiser |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Attached,Garage |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Subdivision |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 7800 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Building Area Total | 1264 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1791 |
| Lot Size Source | Appraiser |
| Private Pool | false |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 77055
Price
Taxes
Year Built
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