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$775,000

947 Thornton Rd

Houston, TX
Active
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,237
Square Feet
0.23
Lot Size (acres)
1965
Year Built
47
Days On Market

Beautifully maintained single-story home in Shepherd Park Plaza. 4-bed, 2-bath on 10,062 sqft lot. 2,237 sqft of living space designed for everyday living and entertaining. Flooded with natural light, spacious living areas, sizable bedrooms, and timeless charm. Large backyard for outdoor entertaining or future enhancements. Easy access to The Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and Downtown Houston. Nearby parks, dining, shopping, and amenities. Rare opportunity for a spacious property in Northwest Houston. Upgrades like remodeled kitchen, renovated bathrooms, hardwood floors. Ideal for moving in or personalizing to fit your style. New HEB and Target going in at Shepherd and 43rd!! Prime location for grocery and clothes shopping!!!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
11 days ago
Listed By
Kaila Yuille · Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights, 7138690456
MLS#
15962745
Source
Houston Association of REALTORS
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
947 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018
City
Houston
County
Harris
Neighborhood
Shepherd Park Plaza Sec 02
Zip Code
77018

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Stories
1
Year Built
1965
Style
Ranch, Traditional
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
2,237 sq. ft.
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Composition
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Smart Thermostat
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Gas Range, Electric Oven
Flooring
Wood
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heating
Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.23 Acres
Lot Features
Subdivided
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
2,237 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$775,000
Annual Taxes
$14,565

Schools

77/100
Durham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.3 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Houston
Students
547
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
60% Hispanic / Latino · 27% White · 10% Black
Free/reduced lunch
58%
Phone
(713) 613-2527
73/100
Black Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.4 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Houston
Students
1,364
Parent reviews
4.5★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
58% Hispanic / Latino · 24% White · 14% Black
Free/reduced lunch
56%
Phone
(713) 613-2505
55/100
Waltrip High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.4 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Houston
Students
1,713
Student body
77% Hispanic / Latino · 15% Black · 7% White
Free/reduced lunch
77%
Phone
(713) 688-1361
99/100
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell
Elementary · Grades PK–06 · 1.1 mi
City
Houston
Students
187
Student body
66% Black · 29% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(713) 681-1960
99/100
Washington B T High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.2 mi
City
Houston
Students
741
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
55% Black · 42% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
77%
Phone
(713) 696-6600
76/100
Garden Oaks Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Houston
Students
799
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
54% Hispanic / Latino · 34% White · 6% Black
Free/reduced lunch
46%
Phone
(713) 696-2930
61/100
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Pinemont
Grades M–M · 0.7 mi
City
Houston
Students
103
Student–teacher
18.7
Student body
68% Black · 30% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(713) 952-4300
61/100
Stevens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.8 mi
City
Houston
Students
699
Parent reviews
4.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 6% White
Free/reduced lunch
93%
Phone
(713) 613-2546

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/26/2026Listed for sale$775,000

Listed by Kaila Yuille · Coldwell Banker Realty - Heights · 7138690456

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Copyright 2026, Houston Association of REALTORS. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: November 1, 2026 at 9:13 PM | Source: Houston Association of REALTORS | MLS#: 15962745

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