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$945,000

1147 Thornton Rd

Houston, TX
Active
3
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,261
Square Feet
0.2
Lot Size (acres)
1962
Year Built
28
Days On Market

1147 Thornton Road in Houston's Shepherd Park Plaza is ready to impress! This 3-4 bedroom, 3.5-bath traditional gem offers 3,261 square feet of living with grace &ease. The primary suite is a true retreat on the first floor with a soaking tub, double sinks, and a generous walk-in closet. The kitchen brings the goods with granite counters, a built-in wine fridge, and a breakfast bar, flowing into a living room anchored by a gaslog fireplace. Upstairs, a massive 21x28 flex space with vaulted wood-beamed ceilings, a wet bar, a full bath, and a private balcony is ideal for guests, a game room, or a media retreat. Outside, a brick paver patio, pergola, and outdoor kitchen set the scene for entertaining, backed by a whole-home generator. A 3-car oversized garage and double-wide driveway round out this Shepherd Park Plaza standout. Schedule your private showing today.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
3 days ago
Listed By
Creston Inderrieden · Realty of America - Central Houston, 8329817500
MLS#
57443117
Source
Houston Association of REALTORS
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1147 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018
City
Houston
County
Harris
Neighborhood
Shepherd Park Plaza Sec 02
Zip Code
77018

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Stories
2
Year Built
1962
Style
Traditional
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Brick
Building Area
3,261 sq. ft.
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Composition
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
Attached, Oversized, Garage Door Opener

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs, Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Soaking Tub
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Oven
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
Balcony
Patio and Porch
Covered, Patio
Cooling
Electric
Heating
Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.2 Acres
Lot Features
Back Yard, Subdivided
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
3,261 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$945,000
Annual Taxes
$19,917

Schools

73/100
Durham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.7 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Houston
Students
571
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 1 review
Student body
61% Hispanic / Latino · 26% White · 10% Black
Free/reduced lunch
64%
Phone
(713) 613-2527
71/100
Black Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.7 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Houston
Students
1,233
Parent reviews
4.5★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
59% Hispanic / Latino · 22% White · 15% Black
Free/reduced lunch
57%
Phone
(713) 613-2505
51/100
Waltrip High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Houston
Students
1,778
Student body
76% Hispanic / Latino · 14% Black · 8% White
Free/reduced lunch
65%
Phone
(713) 688-1361
75/100
Garden Oaks Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 1.1 mi
City
Houston
Students
704
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 1 review
Student body
57% Hispanic / Latino · 32% White · 5% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
48%
Phone
(713) 696-2930
62/100
Stevens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.1 mi
City
Houston
Students
659
Parent reviews
4.0★ avg · 1 review
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 6% White
Free/reduced lunch
95%
Phone
(713) 613-2546
55/100
Oak Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Houston
Students
809
Student body
45% Hispanic / Latino · 41% White · 7% Black
Free/reduced lunch
39%
Phone
(713) 613-2536
55/100
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell
Elementary · Grades PK–06 · 1 mi
City
Houston
Students
126
Student body
65% Black · 33% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
98%
Phone
(713) 681-1960
53/100
KIPP Nexus Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 1.9 mi
City
Houston
Students
472
Student body
73% Hispanic / Latino · 24% Black · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
91%
Phone
(832) 230-0553

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
09/10/2026Price change$945,000
08/20/2026Listed for sale$998,000

Listed by Creston Inderrieden · Realty of America - Central Houston · 8329817500

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: September 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM | Source: Houston Association of REALTORS | MLS#: 57443117

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