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$3,300 / Month

955 Thornton Rd

Houston, TX 77018

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281-723-9801

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

2,062 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Colonial Architecture
Deck
Wooded Lot
Engineered Wood Flooring
Granite Countertops
Home Office

955 Thornton Rd

About This Home

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Charming white-brick colonial shaded by beautiful mature oaks. A welcoming front porch opens to a bright,family room with a corner fireplace and open flow to the breakfast room and kitchen. Spacious bedrooms,great storage throughout,and utility room with cabinets add to the home’s functionality. Updates include fresh paint throughout,a 2026 primary bath remodel,new LVP in the primary bedroom,refreshed guest bath,granite kitchen counters,and beautiful engineered wood floors in the main living areas. A gated driveway and detached two-car garage offer privacy and convenience,and the backyard is perfectly suited for gatherings or everyday outdoor living. Set in a highly engaged neighborhood with a civic club,constable patrol,and mom’s club,and just a short walk to the park. MLS# 48783924

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

* 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 1965

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade

Flooring

Engineered Wood Tile Vinyl Plank Carpet Vinyl

Home Design

Colonial Architecture Traditional Architecture

Home Security

Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Home Office Breakfast Room Living Room Dining Room Ceiling Fan Utility Room Wood Burning Fireplace 2,062 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property Window Treatments Gas Log Fireplace

Kitchen

Granite Countertops Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 3/4/26 12 Month Lease Term

Lot Details

8,231 Sq Ft Lot Wooded Lot North Facing Home Back Yard Fenced

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio

Parking

2 Car Detached Garage Electric Gate

Schools

Durham Elementary School Black Middle School Waltrip High School

Utilities

Tankless Water Heater Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas No Utilities

Community Details

Overview

Shepherd Park Plaza Sec 2 Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Kristi Kolmetz | Oaks Realty
Phone Number
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Location Get Directions

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 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.

Learn more about living in Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	12 min	6.3 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	16 min	7.9 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	17 min	9.7 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	17 min	10.4 mi

955 Thornton Rd is within 12 minutes or 6.3 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and Houston Community College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb, located 3.0 miles from 955 Thornton Rd. 955 Thornton Rd is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 15.7 miles or 24 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 19.8 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Melbourne North Lindale Sb	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
Lindale Park Nb	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi
Cavalcade Sb	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi
Moody Park Sb	Drive:	10 min	5.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	13 min	6.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	24 min	15.7 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	33 min	19.8 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.

Somewhat Bikeable

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Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 955 Thornton Rd.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star Market	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
1201 W 43rd St	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Oak Forest Shopping Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

955 Thornton Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Woodland Park	Drive:	10 min	5.1 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	15 min	6.7 mi
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	11 min	7.2 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	15 min	8.4 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	14 min	8.5 mi

955 Thornton Rd has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including Woodland Park, Buffalo Bayou Park, and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi

955 Thornton Rd has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Doctors Hospital Tidwell which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	47 min	33.3 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	75 min	58.8 mi

955 Thornton Rd is 33.3 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.