
955 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018
What This House Offers
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
Unit
- $3,300 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2062 sq. ft.
- Available Now
955 Thornton Rd is located in Houston, Texas in the 77018 zip code.
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1965
- Colonial Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Single Family Detached Home
Interior Spaces
- Home Office
- Breakfast Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Ceiling Fan
- Utility Room
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- 2062 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Window Treatments
- Gas Log Fireplace
Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
- Gas Cooktop
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl Plank
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Electric Gate
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Lot Details
- 8231 Sq Ft Lot
- Wooded Lot
- North Facing Home
- Back Yard Fenced
Schools
- Durham Elementary School
- Black Middle School
- Waltrip High School
Utilities
- Tankless Water Heater
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Public Water Source
- Public Sewer
- No Utilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-03-04
- 12 Month Lease Term
Community Details
Overview
- Shepherd Park Plaza Sec 2 Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
- Pet Deposit Required
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Houston, TX 77018

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Car-Dependent29 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit43 / 100
Bike Score ®
Somewhat Bikeable40 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Durham Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Dominion Preparatory School & Child Development Center
Grades PK-5
Private
Black Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Waltrip High School
Grades 9-12
Public
St Pius X High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (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)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 955 Thornton Rd proximity to Star Market, Oak Forest Shopping Center, and 1201 W 43rd St. Star Market is 0.7 miles away, and Oak Forest Shopping Center is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 43, 955 Thornton Rd has some transit, including 6 transit stops within 6.4 miles. Transit options include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb and Melbourne North Lindale Sb.
Airports
Living in Oak Forest-Garden Oaks provides easy access to George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located just 24 minutes from 955 Thornton Rd. Another nearby airport is William P Hobby, located 19.8 miles away.
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