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#88280618, Joshua Wisdom, Listing office: Vip Realty
$229,900 List price
12238 Briar Forest Dr Houston, TX 77077
3 beds
2 full
1,748 sqft
0.3 acres
$132 / sqft
House
Property details
About 12238 Briar Forest Dr
Opportunity awaits at 12238 Briar Forest Dr! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers incredible potential for those looking to renovate and create their ideal space. Nestled in a desirable West Houston location, the property sits on a spacious lot with mature trees and great curb appeal. Inside, you’ll find a functional layout ready for your vision—whether modernizing for personal use or as an investment. Enjoy proximity to the Energy Corridor, top-rated schools, shopping, and dining. A true fixer-upper with tons of upside in a sought-after neighborhood! Don’t miss this value-packed opportunity.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,748 sqft
Lot size0.2557 Acres
Year built1976
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #83474468
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $229,900
- Price/SqFt: $131
- HOA Amount: $820 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $606
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: From I-10 South on Kirkwood, right (West) on Briar Forest. House on right
- Year Built: 1976
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,748 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2557 Acres
- MLS Number: 83474468
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Luxely Real Estate
- Office Phone: (281) 357-9887
- Office Email: info@luxelyre.com
- Listing Agent: Derek Montes
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $311,407 | $606 |
| 2023 | $307,169 | $2,045 |
| 2022 | $275,390 | $1,789 |
| 2021 | $246,962 | $2,045 |
| 2020 | $255,039 | $6,018 |
| 2018 | $225,936 | $5,717 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Ashford Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.4 mi
•1815 Shannon Valley Dr
5
Shadowbriar Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
1.1 mi
•2650 Shadowbriar Dr
3
Askew Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.1 mi
•11200 Wood Lodge Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $117,763. The most common annual income of people living in Houston, TX is between $100k-200k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
12%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
40%
100k-200k
20%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
46%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Live Theatre
Hiking/backpacking
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Starbucks
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
Mercedes
Audi
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 12238 Briar Forest Dr
The listing price of 12238 Briar Forest Dr property is $229,900.
The property 12238 Briar Forest Dr is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77077.
Active Listing: 12238 Briar Forest Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 12238 Briar Forest Dr are: Ashford Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Shadowbriar Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Askew Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Spring Forest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), West Briar Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Revere Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Stratford High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Spring Branch Academic Institute (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Alief Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $606 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 12238 Briar Forest Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 12238 Briar Forest Dr is 1,748 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 12238 Briar Forest Dr is 1976.
This home is located at 12238 Briar Forest Dr in Houston, TX and zip code 77077 in the Briar Forest neighborhood. This 1,748 square foot home, which was built in 1976, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $229,900.
Over 322 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Houston, TX. In the same period over 1379 listings were sold below the listed price and 411 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Houston, TX increased by 10.4% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 37 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $323,293.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.