Welcome to 1511 Thornton – a beautifully updated gem in the heart of Oak Forest! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a perfect blend of classic character and modern upgrades. Step inside to find gleaming hardwood floors, elegant plantation shutters, and a spacious layout filled with natural light. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with contemporary finishes, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere throughout. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining in your private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool—ideal for Houston’s warm climate. The home also boasts a generously sized utility room inside, adding convenience and functionality. Located in a sought-after neighborhood with easy access to Oak Forest Elementary, parks, dining, and shopping, this home is a must-see!
For sale
$625,000
1511 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018
2beds
1,301sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,721.31 Square Feet Lot
$612,700 Zestimate®
$480/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling poolContemporary finishesGleaming hardwood floorsPrivate backyard oasisNatural lightGenerously sized utility roomElegant plantation shutters
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Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listed by:
Susan Magee TREC #0764400 713-560-6737,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 18454010

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Pots/Pans Drawers
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator, Freestanding Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Crown Molding, Prewired for Alarm System, 2 Bedrooms Down, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,301
- Total interior livable area: 1,301 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub, Private
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,721.31 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 121 x 54 x 127
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0731000580008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Prewired for Alarm System
- Subdivision: Oak Forest
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $480/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $662,006
- Annual tax amount: $13,852
- Date on market: 8/20/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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