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5535 Elm Springs Dr, Houston, TX, 77048

3beds
2baths
1,846sqft
$243,000
$132price/sqft
$1,977/moest. monthly cost
$79,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Feel right at home in this single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Cresmont Park featuring mature trees, an open great room, wood-like laminate and tile flooring, sunroom, storage shed, spacious backyard with storage shed. The island kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, pendant lighting, tile backsplash, electric stove, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast bar. At the end of the day, retreat to the primary bedroom with walk-in closet and tiled, frameless shower. Located near I-610 and SH 288, NRG Stadium, Hermann Park, the Museum District, and Texas Medical Center are minutes away. Residents can find nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment in Midtown, Montrose, and East Downtown. Commuters enjoy easy access to the major highway systems of the Greater Houston area. Schools are zoned to Houston ISD. Don't miss this opportunity - call today!

Getting Around

44
WalkingCar-Dependent
37
TransitSome Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Frost Elementary SchoolGrades PK-51.4 mi
4/10
Thomas Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.3 mi
4/10
Sterling High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1965

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick,Cement Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Disposal,Electric Oven,Microwave,Electric Range,Dishwasher
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,846
  • Total interior livable area: 1,846 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island,Kitchen open to Family Room

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Primary Bath: Shower Only

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0913830000015
  • Exclusions: See Exclusions List

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Covered
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Features: Subdivided,0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Attached,Double-Wide Driveway,Attached Carport
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 3
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Hurricane
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,228$14,736
Home Insurance *$208$2,496
Property Taxes $303$3,636
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,977$23,724
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$67,782/yr
40% on housing$59,310/yr
45% on housing$52,720/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.1%
8.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.6%
-0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$132This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77048$128
Harris County$175

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77048$151
Harris County$154

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-01-29Price change$243,000
2025-08-21Price change$245,000
2025-07-16Price change$250,000
2025-02-26Pending sale$129,000
2025-02-19Price change$129,000
2025-02-17Listed for sale$139,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLance Loken
BrokerageKeller Williams Platinum

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