1518 W Clay St

Houston, TX 77019

$960,000
Price
3
Beds
3,575 Sq. Ft.
$269 / Sq. Ft.
3,575
Sq. Ft.
$269
per Sq. Ft.
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Pull into the double wide driveway with remote controlled privacy gate and take the pedestrian gate under the shade of the beautiful oak tree.
Above the driveway is a porch for relaxing under the shade of the oak tree and watch the world go by.
Stroll up the brick and stone walled entryway to the welcoming foyer.
The foyer invites you into the first floor of the home.
The hallway to the right of the foyer leads to a first floor office/study/gameroom, elevator capable closet and then on to bedroom and full bath.
The first floor flex room with wonderful natural lighting can serve multiple purposes as office, study, gameroom, etc.
At the end of the hallway is a first floor bedroom looking onto a lush patio and garden.
Full bath serving the first floor bedroom and flex room.
The gracious second floor living area with light streaming in the southern exposure windows looks onto the front patio and oak shaded garden.
Second floor is open from living to dining, breakfast bar and kitchen/breakfast areas. Wonderful, high ceilinged, entertaining space.
Sunlit family area looks toward the fireplace and patio focal points.
Dining area, currently used as yoga studio, is easily accessed from the kitchen. Note the beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor.
Dining room with virtual table and chairs.
Large Dining area viewed toward living room and stairway to third floor.
Kitchen showing island with stainless steel appliance cooktop, overhead exhaust, refrigerator, oven and microwave, breakfast bar w/ dishwasher plus cabinetry.
Another kitchen view showing glass & solid front cabinetry, entry to spacious walk-in pantry and far left door to back porch overlooking the beautiful garden.
Butler area with beverage fridge, glass display shelving and under counter lighting.
Kitchen island and bar task areas.
Sunlit spacious primary bedroom with views to rear patio and garden.
Primary bath with soaking tub, tile floors, extensive cabinetry, and vanity area.
Primary bath also has dual sinks and frameless shower area.
Wonderful primary closet with great built in storage space for shoes, folded articles and hanging clothing.
Bedroom 3 is on the 3rd floor and is a sunlit filled spacious size and opens to the south facing porch above the front garden.
Second floor powder bath.
A third floor flex room with oak hardwood flooring which make a great playroom or a second study/TV room.
Luxurious bath serving the secondary bedrooms on the third floor.
Utility room on third floor convenient to primary and secondary bedrooms.
Rear balcony off the primary bedroom faces north and looks into the garden below.
Overhead view into the hardscaped patio with fountain, dining and lush garden.
Patio and garden looking to home and back entrance.
Buffalo Bayou Park is just 3 blocks away and providing beautiful greenspace, jogging/bike paths, fountains, sculptures, doggie play zone along the Bayou that runs through downtown Houston.
Partial view of nearby 1500 acre Memorial Park with its 30 miles of trails, PGA public golf course, Arboretum, tennis & pickleball Center, and swimming pool.

Description

Beautiful home w/ oak tree shaded yard & private garden w/fountain. Great location near River Oaks
Shopping, Whole Foods, Buffalo Bayou Park + easy commute to downtown & Med Center . 1st floor has
gated entry, full bedroom & bath, office/study & garden access. 2nd floor opens to 11 ft ceilings,
east and south exposure, wonderful natural lighting, expansive family room & dining area open to
large island kitchen w/quartz countertops, breakfast bar, Bosch appliances, wine chiller & walk-in
pantry. Balconies...Beautiful home w/ oak tree shaded yard & private garden w/fountain. Great location near River Oaks
Shopping, Whole Foods, Buffalo Bayou Park + easy commute to downtown & Med Center . 1st floor has
gated entry, full bedroom & bath, office/study & garden access. 2nd floor opens to 11 ft ceilings,
east and south exposure, wonderful natural lighting, expansive family room & dining area open to
large island kitchen w/quartz countertops, breakfast bar, Bosch appliances, wine chiller & walk-in
pantry. Balconies overlook the front garden & rear garden with outdoor dining area. On 3rd floor is
the primary bedroom & bath with soaking tub, separate shower, dual sinks, vanity. and large walk-in
closet. A 3rd bedroom with full bath looks out to a magnificent oak tree. A 3rd floor flex room makes an ideal play room, home office or studio. Other appealing features are beautiful hardwood floors, designer
lights & elevator capability. An ideal home for Buyer seeking tranquility and beauty.
  1. Listed by George Sutherland • TREC #0515108 • Brokerage DRE #411758 • Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
    P: (713)-942-6891 C: (832)-435-7942 george@greenwoodking.com

Property Details for 1518 West Clay Street

Architectural Style
Contemporary/Modern
Subdivision Name
Manfre Court
LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 12:15 PM

Property Details for 1518 West Clay Street

StatusActive
MLS #81117083
Days on Market4
Taxes$20,295 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built2012
Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,918 SF
CountyHarris County
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Building Information for 1518 West Clay Street

Stories3Year Built2012Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,918 SF

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Property Information for 1518 West Clay Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From S. Shepherd: East on W. Gray, North on Dunlavy, Right on W. Clay. Home on the left park in driveway From: Allen Parkway: South on Waugh, Right on W. Clay, Home on the right. Park in Driveway.
  • Map Coordinate: 492R
  • MLS Area Major: 16
  • MLS Area Minor: River Oaks Shopping Area
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 1518 W Clay Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $20,295
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 2 BLK 1 MANFRE COURT PAR R/P
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: WILLIAM WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: GREGORY-LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 3575.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded, Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Lot Size Acres: 2917.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 073-081-004-0002
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 1
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Exposure Shade, Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Water Softener - Owned, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator Shaft, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Quartz Counters, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Room Type: Entry Foyer, Game Room, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15x14
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: GameRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 16x13
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 19x14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 19x15
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1518 West Clay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #81117083

$960,000—
Sep 10, 2021

Sold

HARMLS #64716253

—
Aug 26, 2021

Pending

HARMLS #64716253

—
Aug 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #64716253

$894,000—
Aug 2, 2021

Terminated

HARMLS #19211965

$894,000—
Jun 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19211965

$948,000—
Jun 5, 2021

Terminated

HARMLS #52849340

$979,000—
Jan 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #52849340

$1,060,000—
Nov 9, 2012

Sold

HARMLS #89266411

—
Jul 7, 2012

Option Pending

HARMLS #89266411

—
May 24, 2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #89266411

$649,900—
Nov 17, 2011

Expired

HARMLS #36452698

$644,500—
Feb 17, 2011

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36452698

$644,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #81117083

$960,000
09/10/2021

Sold

HARMLS #64716253

—
08/26/2021

Pending

HARMLS #64716253

—
08/18/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #64716253

$894,000
08/02/2021

Terminated

HARMLS #19211965

$894,000
06/12/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19211965

$948,000
06/05/2021

Terminated

HARMLS #52849340

$979,000
01/29/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #52849340

$1,060,000
11/09/2012

Sold

HARMLS #89266411

—
07/07/2012

Option Pending

HARMLS #89266411

—
05/24/2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #89266411

$649,900
11/17/2011

Expired

HARMLS #36452698

$644,500
02/17/2011

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36452698

$644,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1518 West Clay Street

Taxable ValueLand$277,115Additions$677,858Total$954,973
Tax Record2024$10,776 ($898 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,575 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,575 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,919 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012CountyHARRISAPN0730810040002

Schools near 1518 West Clay Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wharton Dual Language Academy
Public - PK to 8
Lamar High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hcc Life Skills Program
Public - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wharton Dual Language Academy
PublicPK to 8

Lamar High School
Public9 to 12

Carnegie Vanguard High School
Public9 to 12

Hcc Life Skills Program
Public12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1518 West Clay Street, Houston, TX 77019

1518 West Clay Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77019. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2026 by Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office, it's currently listed at $960,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on September 10, 2021. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Wharton Dual Language Academy, Lamar High School and Carnegie Vanguard High School. 1518 West Clay Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 3,575 sqft single family home built in 2012.

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