Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/29/2025
Listed
$4,975,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Prestigious Tanglewood estate of 10,201 sq ft, 5 bdrms, 5 full & 3 half baths, backyard retreat w/pool is a must see! Expansive rooms w/ an opulent look in Renaissance-era design boasts arched entrys, high ceilings, travertine & wood flrs, elevator, diamond plaster walls, lge wood pocket doors, & abundant quartrefoil iron work. Spacious kitchen has an ample butler's pantry, walk-in pantry, Wolf commercial 6-burner stove, 2 ovens, SubZero refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, & abundant storage. Very private lavish primary suite retreat, up, has a barrel ceiling, fireplace, & a motorized projection screen. Luxurious primary bath features a fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, one a 2-story closet. 2nd stairs in back leads to private guest suite. Fabulous yard has a heated pool w/ a swim-up bar, covered cabana, 2 spacious covered living areas w/ a double-sided fireplace, full outdoor kitchen. This jewel is located in desirable Tanglewood location close to Memorial Park, Galleria, Houston Country Club.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5550 Candlewood Dr
General
- Price: $4,975,000
- HOA FEE: $242/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $81,213 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 81860387
- Updated: 11/11/2025
- Added to Site: 81 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Pot Filler, Solid Surface Counters, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Outside
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Travertine, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Guard
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Heated, In Ground
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Hot Tub
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 22
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Tanglewood
- Driving Directions: 610 West Loop exit San Felipe to Tanglewood Blvd. North on Tanglewood to Candlewood. Or I-10 west, exit Chimney Rock, south to Tanglewood, turn left, turn left at Candlewood. 3rd house on left.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: BRIARGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: TANGLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: WISDOM HIGH SCHOOL
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Tanglewood HOA
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Heating Type: Central, Gas, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Builder: Blackstone
- Construction: Stucco
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 10,201
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 10,201 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2008
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.4683
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $2,900
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $81,213
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: LT 10 BLK 17 TANGLEWOOD SEC 9
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 075-202-049-0010
- Section: 9
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Schools
Schools serving 5550 Candlewood Dr
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Briargrove Elementary School 6145 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77057 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Tanglewood Middle 5215 San Felipe Street, Houston, TX 77056 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Lee High School, Houston, TX 6529 Beverly Hill Street, Houston, TX 77057 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5550 Candlewood Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 5550 Candlewood Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$58,297
11%
$4,084,823
16%
2023
$52,538
—
$3,528,542
7%
2022
$52,538
-21%
$3,307,709
-19%
2022
$66,521
-5%
$4,065,594
8%
2021
$69,832
4%
$3,750,000
7%
2020
$67,106
-24%
$3,501,595
-4%
2019
$87,903
5%
$3,630,000
10%
2018
$83,505
-6%
$3,300,000
-6%
2017
$88,422
-7%
$3,500,000
-7%
2016
$95,140
-7%
$3,762,600
-7%
2015
$102,040
—
$4,025,000
7%
2015
$102,040
23%
$3,769,397
16%
2013
$83,044
—
$3,245,220
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5550 Candlewood Drive, Houston, TX 77056 (MLS# 81860387) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 3 partial bathrooms. 5550 Candlewood Drive is currently listed for $4,975,000 and was received on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 5550 Candlewood Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Houston? You can browse all Houston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.