#14584951, Jing He, Listing office: HomeSmart
$450,000 List price
8819 S Rice Ave Houston, TX 77096
3 beds
2 full
2,086 sqft
0.2 acres
$216 / sqft
House
Property details
About 8819 S Rice Ave
Located in the heart of Meyerland, this 3-bed, 2-bath home sits on a spacious lot with endless potential. Featuring a classic mid-century layout and over 2,000 SF of living space, it's the perfect canvas for renovation or investment. Zoned to top-rated schools and ideally positioned near the Med Center, Galleria, and major freeways. A rare chance to get into one of Houston’s most established and beloved neighborhoods.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Gas
Size2,086 sqft
Lot size0.2325 Acres
Year built1960
ParkingGarage
MLS #71968179
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Gas
- List Price: $450,000
- Price/SqFt: $215
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,086
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Subdivision
- Directions: 610 S to W Loop S. Take exit 4A. Take N Braeswood Blvd to S Rice Avenue.
- Year Built: 1960
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,086 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2325 Acres
- MLS Number: 71968179
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Compass RE Texas, LLC - Memorial
- Office Phone: (832) 899-4788
- Office Email: txbroker@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Shelley Prince
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,457 | $8,086 |
| 2023 | $401,376 | $7,882 |
| 2022 | $405,126 | $6,194 |
| 2021 | $265,779 | $7,882 |
| 2020 | $328,509 | $5,543 |
| 2018 | $248,153 | $6,279 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Lovett Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
0.1 mi
•8814 S Rice Ave
9
Horn Academy
Public District EE-5
1.1 mi
•4530 Holly St
5
Herod Elementary School
Public Magnet EE-5
1.2 mi
•5627 Jason St
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 $105,128. Residents of Houston, TX typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
9%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
21%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
24%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
44%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 8819 S Rice Ave
The listing price of 8819 S Rice Ave property is $450,000.
The property 8819 S Rice Ave is a house located in Houston, Texas, 77096.
Active Listing: 8819 S Rice Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8819 S Rice Ave are: Lovett Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Horn Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Herod Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Johnston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Energized for Excellence Academy Inc Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Varnett Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bellaire High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Excel Academy Education Transition Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,086 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 8819 S Rice Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 8819 S Rice Ave is 2,086 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8819 S Rice Ave is 1960.
This home is located at 8819 S Rice Ave in Houston, TX and zip code 77096 in the Southwest neighborhood. This 2,086 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $450,000.
In July 2025 more than 312 listings in Houston, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 460 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1449 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Houston, TX between June and July 2025 increased by 18.8%. Listings spent 41 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $323,310 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.