$2,185 Closing Credit¹
#96384550, Carletha Francis, Listing Office: JLA Realty
$184,900 List price
5518 Fair Forest Dr Houston, TX 77088
$2,196
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,825 sqft
0.2 acres
$101 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5518 Fair Forest Dr
Welcome to 5518 Fair Forest Dr – a charming 3-bed, 2-bath home with fresh interior paint and move-in ready appeal. This single-story property offers a spacious living area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen features ample cabinet space and opens to the dining area for easy flow. The primary suite includes an en-suite bath and generous closet space. Enjoy the fenced backyard with a patio—ideal for outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major highways for an easy commute. Great for first-time buyers or investors!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size1,825 sqft
Lot size0.1653 Acres
Year built1982
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #54488434
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: $184,900
- Price/SqFt: $101
- HOA Amount: $25
- HOA Frequency: Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,090
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: Continue on I-10 E. Take Sam Houston Tollway N to Northwest Fwy in Houston. Take the exit toward Fairbanks N Houston Rd from US-290 E Take Fairbanks North Houston Rd and Breen Rd to Fair Forest Dr
- Year Built: 1982
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,825 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1653 Acres
- MLS Number: 54488434
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: eXp Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (888) 519-7431
- Office Email: tx.membership@exprealty.com
- Listing Agent: Suzanne Logan
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208,564 | $4,090 |
| 2023 | $220,282 | $3,225 |
| 2022 | $190,233 | $4,802 |
| 2021 | $159,869 | $3,914 |
| 2020 | $143,565 | $3,604 |
| 2018 | $113,130 | $3,272 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Nitsch Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•4702 W Mount Houston Rd
5
Hill Elementary School
Public District 1-5
1.2 mi
•2625 W Mount Houston Rd
7
Eiland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•6700 N Klein Circle 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 $60,067. The majority of Houston, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
30%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Ross Dress For Less
Burlington
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jasons Deli
Church's Chicken
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Acura
Chevrolet
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 5518 Fair Forest Dr
The listing price of 5518 Fair Forest Dr property is $184,900.
The property 5518 Fair Forest Dr is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77088.
Active Listing: 5518 Fair Forest Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5518 Fair Forest Dr are: Nitsch Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Eiland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Klein Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Garcia Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Houston Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Eisenhower High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Victory Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Carver High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,090 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5518 Fair Forest Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5518 Fair Forest Dr is 1,825 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5518 Fair Forest Dr is 1982.
This home is located at 5518 Fair Forest Dr in Houston, TX and zip code 77088. This 1,825 square foot home, which was built in 1982, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $184,900.
Houston, TX housing market in April 2025 saw over 329 listings sold above listed price, more than 484 sold at listed price and over 1260 sold below. In April 2025 in Houston, TX there were 24% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 42 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $320,199 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.