Houses Texas Harris County Houston Oak Forest-Garden Oaks 1717 Althea Dr

$2,800 / Month

1717 Althea Dr

Houston, TX 77018

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346-298-0452

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,310 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
Traditional Architecture
Quartz Countertops
Wine Refrigerator
2 Car Detached Garage
Cooling System Powered By Gas

1717 Althea Dr

About This Home

Available Now

Welcome to 1717 Althea Drive! Beautifully updated home available for a 6-month up to 1-year lease,ideal for those building or remodeling (no Airbnb/short-term rentals). Light,open living space with a recently renovated kitchen and great natural light. Flexible sunroom works well as a home office,gym,playroom or extra living area. Inviting backyard with pavers for relaxing or entertaining. Large backyard! 2-car detached garage behind the gated driveway. Washer,dryer,and refrigerator included—truly move-in ready. Extra gated parking for multiple vehicles or storage. Convenient access to major roads and nearby amenities. Schedule a showing today! MLS# 49784061

1717 Althea Dr 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. 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

1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Vinyl Plank Vinyl

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Home Security

Security Gate Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Combination Kitchen and Dining Room 1,310 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Kitchen

Quartz Countertops Wine Refrigerator Gas Oven Gas Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 1/1/26 12 Month Lease Term

Lot Details

7,200 Sq Ft Lot North Facing Home Back Yard Fenced

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio

Parking

2 Car Detached Garage Additional Parking

Schools

Stevens Elementary School Black Middle School Waltrip High School

Utilities

Cooling System Powered By Gas Central Heating and Cooling System

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 Lisa Rigdon | Keller Williams Memorial
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

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.

Learn more about living in Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

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

1717 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

590 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

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, located 4.7 miles from 1717 Althea Dr. 1717 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	Drive:	10 min	4.7 mi
Lindale Park	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi
Melbourne / North Lindale	Drive:	10 min	5.9 mi
Cavalcade	Drive:	11 min	6.3 mi
Moody Park	Drive:	12 min	7.1 mi

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

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

Car-Dependent

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Out of 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Some Transit

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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.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1717 Althea Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
TC Jester Retail Center	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Oak Forest Shopping Center	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
1201 W 43rd St	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi

1717 Althea Dr has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-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:	8 min	4.9 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	11 min	6.2 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	16 min	7.2 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	12 min	7.3 mi
Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail	Drive:	16 min	8.3 mi

1717 Althea Dr has 5 parks within 8.3 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Memorial Park and Golf Course, and Buffalo Bayou Park.

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

1717 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	34.9 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	77 min	60.5 mi

1717 Althea Dr is 34.9 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.