Houses Texas Harris County Houston Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

$3,500 / Month

1705 Althea Dr

Houston, TX 77018

713-478-0021

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,521 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Wood Flooring
2 Car Detached Garage
Family Room Off Kitchen
Double Vanity
Crown Molding
Tile Flooring

1705 Althea Dr

About This Home

Available Now

Welcome Home to 1705 Althea Drive! Nestled in the highly sought after Oak Forest neighborhood,this beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom,2-bath home offers the perfect blend of timeless character and modern updates. Featuring fresh interior paint,beautiful floors,elegant crown molding,and an inviting open layout,this home is truly move in ready. At the heart of the home is the stunning,updated kitchen,where a large center island overlooks the spacious family room creating the ideal space for entertaining. Natural light fills the home,creating a warm atmosphere from the moment you step inside. Step outside to your own private retreat featuring a large backyard,a covered patio,a detached 2-car garage,and a long gated driveway. Located just minutes from shopping,dining,parks,610 loop,and Highway 290,you’ll enjoy the convenience of city living while coming home to one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods. MLS ID 31045847

1705 Althea Dr is a house located in Harris County and the 77018 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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 1949

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Double Vanity 2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Security

Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Family Room Off Kitchen Crown Molding Combination Dining and Living Room Ceiling Fan Utility Room 1,521 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Kitchen Island Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 7/24/26 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

7,260 Sq Ft Lot Back Yard Fenced

Parking

2 Car Detached Garage

Schools

Stevens Elementary School Black Middle School Waltrip High School

Utilities

Programmable Thermostat Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas No Utilities

Community Details

Overview

Oak Forest Sec 06 Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Angela Ojeda | Realty of America,LLC
Phone Number
Contact
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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 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
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	13 min	8.0 mi
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	15 min	8.5 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	17 min	8.5 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	19 min	11.3 mi

1705 Althea Dr is within 15 minutes or 8.5 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near The Art Institute of Houston and University of St Thomas.

Schools

Stevens Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

550 Students

Attendance Zone

Black Middle School

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

Temple Oaks Baptist School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Nearby

New Heights Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

108 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb, located 4.5 miles from 1705 Althea Dr. 1705 Althea Dr is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 17.3 miles or 28 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 21.5 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi
Lindale Park Nb	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi
Cavalcade Sb	Drive:	10 min	6.1 mi
Melbourne North Lindale Sb	Drive:	11 min	6.7 mi
Moody Park Sb	Drive:	12 min	7.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	15 min	8.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	28 min	17.3 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	35 min	21.5 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1705 Althea Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1804-1806 W 43rd St	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
1820 W 43rd St	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
3350 E TC Jester Blvd	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

1705 Althea Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-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	4.9 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	11 min	6.3 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	16 min	7.3 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	12 min	7.3 mi
Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail	Drive:	16 min	8.4 mi

1705 Althea Dr has 5 parks within 8.4 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Memorial Park and Golf Course, and Woodland Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

1705 Althea Dr has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Memorial Hermann Hospital System which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	49 min	35.0 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	77 min	60.5 mi

1705 Althea Dr is 35.0 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.