Rare opportunity in Riverside Terrace, a storied and sought after neighborhood in the heart of Houston. Situated on an expansive 11,305 sq ft lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath classic home has additional space beyond the main living areas and carries the architectural character and original finishes of a bygone era. Well loved for decades, priced to reflect current condition, and ready for the buyer who recognizes what this address represents. This home is part of the Parkwood Drive Civic Club with deep roots, a powerful neighborhood history, and an unmatched inner-loop location minutes from the Texas Medical Center, Museum District, Hermann Park, University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and the Houston Zoo. The heartbeat of Houston — with the calm of an established neighborhood. Sold as-is. Call for your private showing today!
For sale
$499,900
3735 Rio Vista St, Houston, TX 77021
3beds
2,966sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.26 Acres Lot
$471,300 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
- 19 days |
- 219 |
- 16 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bincy Jacob TREC #0644533 832-848-0101,
Keller Williams Realty Southwest
Source: HAR,MLS#: 38608692
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,966
- Total interior livable area: 2,966 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0611380700003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block & Beam, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverside Terrace Sec 13
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $398,782
- Annual tax amount: $8,934
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$471,300
$448,000 - $495,000
$2,310/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900$169/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500 +1% | $398,782 |
| 2024 | $495 +19.9% | $398,782 |
| 2023 | $413 -58.8% | $398,782 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $1,004 | $367,249 +15.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $318,225 +16% |
| 2020 | $1,186 -23.6% | $274,310 |
| 2019 | $1,554 +19.6% | $274,310 |
| 2018 | $1,299 | $274,310 |
| 2017 | $1,299 +13.7% | $274,310 |
| 2016 | $1,142 -16.7% | $274,310 +20.1% |
| 2015 | $1,371 | $228,330 +22.9% |
| 2014 | $1,371 | $185,719 |
| 2013 | -- | $185,719 |
| 2012 | -- | $185,719 |
| 2011 | -- | $185,719 |
| 2010 | -- | $185,719 |
| 2009 | -- | $185,719 |
| 2008 | -- | $185,719 +12.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $165,414 +12.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $147,186 +2.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $143,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $143,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $143,700 +8.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $132,300 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $120,300 +19.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $100,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Macgregor
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lockhart Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Cullen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Yates High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lockhart Elementary School
- Middle: Cullen Middle School (Houston)
- High: Yates High School
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77021
- Macgregor
- 3735 Rio Vista St
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