Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath patio home nestled in the well-maintained and highly desirable Gessport community, featuring a single monitored entrance for added peace of mind. Recent improvements include a new roof (2026), new exterior siding, updated kitchen countertops, sink, and lower cabinets, renovated bathrooms, and an A/C system replaced in 2024. The spacious floor plan offers comfortable living and low-maintenance homeownership. Step outside to enjoy a charming covered patio surrounded by lush landscaping and shaded by mature grapevines, creating a private outdoor retreat with the unique opportunity to enjoy your own seasonal grape harvest. Residents benefit from a proactive HOA dedicated to preserving property values and maintaining the community's attractive appearance.. Conveniently located in the Fondren Southwest/Brays Oaks area with easy access to Beltway 8, Highway 59/I-69, shopping, dining, and major employment centers.
For sale
Price cut: $2.1K (7/7)
$255,900
8715 Vinkins Rd, Houston, TX 77071
3beds
1,449sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
3,449 Square Feet Lot
$247,800 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$42/mo HOA
What's special
Private outdoor retreatSpacious floor planCharming covered patioRenovated bathroomsLush landscapingNew exterior sidingShaded by mature grapevines
- 3 days |
- 137 |
- 19 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maria Ruedas TREC #0620659 281-793-5409,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 43767270
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Under Cabinet Lighting
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Gas
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,449
- Total interior livable area: 1,449 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,449 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Patio Lot, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 1143400040017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gessport Patio Homes R/P
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $500 annually
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,312
- Annual tax amount: $4,239
- Date on market: 7/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Investor
- Exclusions: Tv In Primary Bedroom, Refrigerator & Tv In Garage
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$247,800
$235,000 - $260,000
$1,738/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $255,900-0.8%$177/sqft |
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| 7/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $258,000$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,114 -10.9% | $196,312 -17.1% |
| 2024 | $2,374 +20.5% | $236,936 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $1,970 -18.2% | $221,204 +18% |
| 2022 | $2,407 | $187,418 +18.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $158,520 +20% |
| 2020 | $2,258 +4.7% | $132,059 |
| 2019 | $2,158 -25.6% | $132,059 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $2,902 | $120,959 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $2,902 +79.3% | $114,859 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $1,618 +12.8% | $105,646 +16.4% |
| 2015 | $1,434 | $90,790 +16.3% |
| 2014 | $1,434 | $78,060 |
| 2013 | -- | $78,060 |
| 2012 | -- | $78,060 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,060 |
| 2010 | -- | $78,060 -15.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $92,314 -9.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $101,599 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,651 +8.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $92,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $92,700 +4.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,900 +13.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,300 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $71,200 +5.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $67,500 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Greater Fondren Southwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Gross Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Welch Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Westbury High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gross Elementary School
- Middle: Welch Middle School
- High: Westbury High School
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77071
- Greater Fondren Southwest
- 8715 Vinkins Rd
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