Houses Texas Harris County Houston Oak Forest-Garden Oaks 1515 Thornton Rd

$7,500 / Month

1515 Thornton Rd

Houston, TX 77018

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Bedrooms

5
Bathrooms

4
Square Feet

4,081 sq ft

Highlights

Home Theater
Deck
Traditional Architecture
High Ceiling
Game Room
Community Pool

1515 Thornton Rd

About This Home

Centrally situated in the coveted east side of Oak Forest,this stunning brick traditional home presents an open-concept floorplan featuring 5 bedrooms,3.1 bathrooms,a private home office,a theatre room,a game room,as well as an expansive living room overlooking the outdoor patio and backyard. The interior boasts impressive architectural finishes throughout,including wide-span arches and a double-height coffered ceiling. A key highlight of this home is the open second-level corridor,full of natural light and a spacious layout creating clever visual connections between the common areas of the home. Beautiful curb appeal is highlighted with a double private driveway,mature shrubs and flowerbeds maintained by front and back irrigation systems. Numerous upgrades throughout including LG Chem solar panels and mosquito misting system. All appliances stay! Minutes from bike trails and recreational parks. No flooding history. Zoned to and only steps away from Oak Forest Elementary. MLS# 53198186

1515 Thornton Rd is a house located in Harris County and the 77018 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 2017

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Soaking Tub Double Vanity En-Suite Primary Bedroom Separate Shower 3.5 Bathrooms 5 Bedrooms

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Home Security

Security System Owned Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Home Theater High Ceiling Game Room Home Office Breakfast Room Family Room Off Kitchen Living Room Formal Entry Dining Room Utility Room 4,081 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property Gas Log Fireplace

Kitchen

Walk-In Pantry Double Oven Butlers Pantry Electric Oven Gas Cooktop Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Washer Hookup

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 10/1/25 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

6,384 Sq Ft Lot North Facing Home Back Yard Fenced Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio Mosquito Control System

Parking

2 Car Attached Garage

Schools

Oak Forest Elementary School Black Middle School Waltrip High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

Edinson Property Management Association Oak Forest Sec Add 09 Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Recreation

Community Pool

Contact

Listed by Amelie Fredland | KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY METROPOLITAN
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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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 even townhomes for rent that are safe and family-friendly.

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 family or friends 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:	15 min	8.4 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	17 min	8.7 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	15 min	9.3 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	19 min	11.2 mi

1515 Thornton Rd is within 15 minutes or 8.4 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and The Art Institute of Houston.

Schools

Oak Forest Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

878 Students

Attendance Zone

Black Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,329 Students

Attendance Zone

Waltrip High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,597 Students

Attendance Zone

New Heights Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

108 Students

Nearby

Temple Oaks Baptist School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center / Hcc, located 4.4 miles from 1515 Thornton Rd. 1515 Thornton Rd is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 16.5 miles or 26 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 21.4 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center / Hcc	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi
Melbourne / North Lindale	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi
Lindale Park	Drive:	10 min	5.7 mi
Cavalcade	Drive:	10 min	6.2 mi
Moody Park	Drive:	12 min	7.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	15 min	8.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	26 min	16.5 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	35 min	21.4 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1515 Thornton Rd.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Oak Forest Shopping Center	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
1201 W 43rd St	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Ella Shopping Center	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi

1515 Thornton Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-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:	10 min	6.1 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	12 min	7.2 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	17 min	7.4 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	12 min	7.5 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	16 min	10.0 mi

1515 Thornton Rd has 5 parks within 10.0 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Memorial Park and Golf Course, and Woodland Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

1515 Thornton Rd has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Memorial Hermann Hospital System which is 2.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	49 min	34.8 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	77 min	60.4 mi

1515 Thornton Rd is 34.8 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.