8897 Van Allen Drive
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Est: $3,787/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
2011Year Built
$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,300/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
Welcome to 8897 Van Allen Dr, where privacy and style come together in gated Founders Reserve, The Woodlands. This beautifully updated one-story home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a private study and formal dining. The inviting, light-filled living room centers on a stone fireplace with gas logs and flows into a spacious island kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooking and upgraded stainless appliances, including a Bertazzoni five-burner chef's range. The primary suite is complemented by a massive...Welcome to 8897 Van Allen Dr, where privacy and style come together in gated Founders Reserve, The Woodlands. This beautifully updated one-story home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a private study and formal dining. The inviting, light-filled living room centers on a stone fireplace with gas logs and flows into a spacious island kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooking and upgraded stainless appliances, including a Bertazzoni five-burner chef's range. The primary suite is complemented by a massive custom closet. Versatile living spaces add flexibility for any lifestyle. Step outside to a covered patio overlooking a private greenbelt, lush landscaping and raised garden beds. Thoughtful touches include hardwood like tile floors, plantation shutters, crown molding, LED lighting, Control4 whole-home audio, water filtration and an epoxy garage floor. Enjoy gated living close to parks, trails, shopping, dining and entertainment in the heart of The Woodlands. Showings start Sat., Sept 19th!
2 days on Market
Last updated: 09/19/2026 05:53 PM • Source: HARMLS, MLS#: 37059224
Location
Listing Courtesy of United Real Estate, Autumn Coverdale, TREC #0695543; United Real Estate, Alexis Everson, TREC #0665414
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$3,787 per month
30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,078
Property Taxes
$601
HOA Dues
$108
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1Property Information for 8897 Van Allen Drive
Property Details
- Taxes: $7,208 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached
- County: Montgomery County
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Subdivision Name: Founders Reserve
Building Information
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 2011
- Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,418 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Directions: From I-45, go west on Research Forest Dr, right onto Research Park Dr, left into gate then onto Vannevar Way, right onto Van Allen Dr. Home is on the left.
- Map Coordinate: 217Y
- MLS Area Major: 15
- MLS Area Minor: The Woodlands
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Unparsed Address: 8897 Van Allen Drive
- Water Source: Public
Parking
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Taxes and HOA
- Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Gated
- Association Fee: $1,300
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: CommonAreas
- Association Name: Founders Reserve/IMC
- Association Phone: 936-207-4001
- Association YN: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,208
- Tax Legal Description: S517800 - FOUNDERS RESERVE, BLOCK 1, LOT 35
- Tax Year: 2026
School Information
- Elementary School: LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CONROE)
- Elementary School District: 11 - Conroe
- High School: THE WOODLANDS COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
- Middle Or Junior School: KNOX JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
- Living Area: 2110.0
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Greenbelt, Subdivision
- Lot Size Acres: 5419.0
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
- Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
- New Construction YN: No
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Parcel Number: 407513
- Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
- Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
- Public Survey Section: 1
- Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Community Features: Master Planned Community, Curbs, Gutters
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Exclusions: Planters in the front flower bed, Gas grill in the backyard
- Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas Log
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Pool Private YN: No
- Pool Area: No
- Roof: Composition
- Security Features: Prewired, Security System Owned, Controlled Access, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Heating YN: Yes
- Interior Features: All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Full Bath On Main Level, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Main Level Primary, Pots And Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Vanity, Wired For Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
- Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
- Levels: One
- Other Equipment: Reverse Osmosis System
- Rooms Total: 4
- Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
- Stories: 1
- Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
- Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 13x11
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 13x12
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Office
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 12x10
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 18x17
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Description Information
Building Details
- Builder Name: Darling Homes
- Master Planned Community: The Woodlands
Rental
Rent Information
- Lease Considered YN: No
Property History for 8897 Van Allen Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #37059224 | $595,567 | — |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Sold HARMLS #41719687 | — | |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Pending HARMLS #41719687 | — | |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #41719687 | $439,900 | — |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Sold HARMLS #92306441 | — | |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Option Pending HARMLS #92306441 | — | |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #92306441 | $415,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #37059224 | $595,567 |
| 12/08/2020 | Sold HARMLS #41719687 | — |
| 10/28/2020 | Pending HARMLS #41719687 | — |
| 09/29/2020 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #41719687 | $439,900 |
| 07/14/2017 | Sold HARMLS #92306441 | — |
| 06/21/2017 | Option Pending HARMLS #92306441 | — |
| 06/09/2017 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #92306441 | $415,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8897 Van Allen Drive
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,294 ($358 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,418 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2011Year Renovated2011CountyMONTGOMERYAPN5178-00-03500
Schools near 8897 Van Allen Drive
This home is within Conroe Independent School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lamar Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Wilkerson Intermediate School Public5 to 6 | ||
Knox Junior High School Public7 to 8 | ||
College Park High School Public9 to 12 |
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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Listing Courtesy of United Real Estate, Autumn Coverdale, TREC #0695543; United Real Estate, Alexis Everson, TREC #0665414
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