Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

1242 Althea Dr Houston, TX 77018 has three bedrooms available and rents for $2,100/mo.

Can I see a model or tour 1242 Althea Dr Houston, TX 77018?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

1242 Althea Dr Houston, TX 77018 is in Oak Forest-Garden Oaks in the city of Houston. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.7 mile of the property. Five parks are within 9.2 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Woodland Park, and Memorial Park and Golf Course.

Houses Texas Harris County Houston Oak Forest-Garden Oaks 1242 Althea Dr

$2,100 / Month

1242 Althea Dr

Houston, TX 77018

Today

713-540-5379

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

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Available

Available Now

Highlights

Pool
Hardwood Floors
Smoke Free

1242 Althea Dr

About This Home

12 Month Lease , Available Now

Charming single family home in sought after location in Oak Forest. Updated 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath home with large, fenced back yard and hard to find two-car garage. Hardwood floors, quartz and marble counters., recessed and updated lighting. Spacious primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, flexible floorplan, two secondary bedrooms, updated full bath with tub/shower combo, classic kitchen, indoor stack washer/dryer, dishwasher, range, fridge, microwave. Convenient to restaurants, bars, grocery and parks/trails. *Tenant to verify.

1242 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 and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Disposal

Smoke Free
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Hardwood Floors
Carpet
Pool

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

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Details

Lease Options

12 Months

Contact

Listed by Dana Gray
Phone Number (713) 540-5379
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Smoke Free
Dishwasher

Disposal
Microwave

Hardwood Floors
Carpet

Pool

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
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	13 min	7.6 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	16 min	7.9 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	13 min	8.5 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	17 min	10.4 mi

1242 Althea Dr is within 13 minutes or 7.6 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and The Art Institute of Houston.

Schools

Oak Forest Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

878 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Black Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,329 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Waltrip High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,597 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

New Heights Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

108 Students

Nearby

Temple Oaks Baptist School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Nearby

School data provided by GreatSchools

Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center / Hcc, located 4.0 miles from 1242 Althea Dr. 1242 Althea Dr is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 16.7 miles or 26 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 20.6 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center / Hcc	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
Melbourne / North Lindale	Drive:	8 min	4.6 mi
Lindale Park	Drive:	8 min	4.9 mi
Cavalcade	Drive:	9 min	5.4 mi
Moody Park	Drive:	10 min	6.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	13 min	7.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	26 min	16.7 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	33 min	20.6 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

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 1242 Althea Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
1201 W 43rd St	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Oak Forest Shopping Center	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Ella Oaks	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi

1242 Althea Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-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	5.3 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	10 min	6.4 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	15 min	6.6 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	11 min	6.7 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	15 min	9.2 mi

1242 Althea Dr has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Woodland Park, and Memorial Park and Golf Course.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi

1242 Althea Dr has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Memorial Hermann Hospital System which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minutes drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	47 min	34.1 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	76 min	59.6 mi

1242 Althea Dr is 34.1 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.