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$3,000 / Month

1130 Thornton Rd

Houston, TX 77018

281-723-9801

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,685 sq ft
Available

Available Oct 1

1130 Thornton Rd

About This Home

Available Oct 1

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom,2-bath ranch-style home in desirable Shepherd Park Plaza. Beautifully maintained and filled with natural light,the home features formal living and dining spaces,spacious bedrooms,and a comfortable,functional layout. Recent interior updates include fresh paint,updated light fixtures,and newer carpet. A gated driveway provides added privacy and security. Ideally located near Oak Forest and Garden Oaks,with convenient access to 610 and 290,you’re just minutes from neighborhood parks,restaurants,coffee shops,grocery stores,and more. With its inviting layout and prime location,this home offers the perfect combination of city convenience and a true neighborhood feel. MLS ID 27947746

1130 Thornton Rd is a house located in Harris County and the 77018 ZIP Code.

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Contact

Listed by Kristi Kolmetz | Oaks Realty
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Neighborhood

Grab a local craft draft at Karbach Brewing Co. and enjoy the trendy, welcoming atmosphere that comes with the Oak Forest-Garden Oaks neighborhood. A bustling residential area outside of Houston, Texas, Oak Forest-Garden Oaks boasts affordable apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes for rent.

Various schools, both public and private, reside around town, and there’s plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors. Between Watonga Parkway Park and Jester Park, residents enjoy a sprawling grassy strip of community space with lush lawns, the extensive White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail, numerous athletic fields, a public swimming pool, and even a dog park! Your pooch will be happy to explore this space with his potential furry neighbors.

Have a game night at Speedy’s Fast Track, an adventure center known for its go-karts, arcade games, and mini golf.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	14 min	8.1 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	17 min	8.4 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	14 min	9.0 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	18 min	10.9 mi

1130 Thornton Rd is within 14 minutes or 8.1 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and The Art Institute of Houston.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb, located 4.0 miles from 1130 Thornton Rd. 1130 Thornton Rd is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 16.2 miles or 25 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 21.1 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb	Drive:	7 min	4.0 mi
Melbourne North Lindale Sb	Drive:	10 min	5.0 mi
Lindale Park Nb	Drive:	9 min	5.4 mi
Cavalcade Sb	Drive:	9 min	5.7 mi
Moody Park Sb	Drive:	11 min	6.8 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	14 min	8.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	25 min	16.2 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	35 min	21.1 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1130 Thornton Rd.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1201 W 43rd St	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Ella Marketplace	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Oak Forest Shopping Center	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi

1130 Thornton Rd has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	9 min	5.8 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	11 min	6.9 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	16 min	7.1 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	12 min	7.2 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	16 min	9.7 mi

1130 Thornton Rd has 5 parks within 9.7 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Woodland Park, and Memorial Park and Golf Course.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi

1130 Thornton Rd has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Memorial Hermann Hospital System which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	48 min	34.6 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	77 min	60.1 mi

1130 Thornton Rd is 34.6 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.