Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2026
Listed
$490,000
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Property Description
Welcome to 8521 Western Dr in Houston's Spring Branch area. This charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home offers comfortable living along with exciting future possibilities. The home features an inviting living area, separate dining space, beautiful wood flooring throughout much of the home, and a functional kitchen with ample cabinet space. Outside, enjoy a spacious fenced backyard with room for entertaining, pets, gardening or future possibilities, plus a storage shed. Situated on an approximately 7,800 square foot lot, this property offers flexibility for an owner occupant, investor or buyer considering future redevelopment, subject to applicable requirements. A unique opportunity to own a home and sizable lot in an area experiencing substantial new construction and luxury redevelopment.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8521 Western Dr
General
- Price: $490,000
- Taxes: $8,603 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 79528763
- Updated: 10/4/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: All Bedrooms Down, Tub Shower
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: 24
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Ridgecrest Sec 02
- Driving Directions: From I-10/Katy Fwy, exit Bingle Rd and head north on Bingle Rd. Turn right onto Westview Dr, then left onto Western Dr. Property will be on the right at 8521 Western Dr.
School Information
- Elem School District: 49 - Spring Branch
- Midd School District: 49 - Spring Branch
- High School District: 49 - Spring Branch
- Elementary School: RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPRING BRANCH)
- Middle School: LANDRUM MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: NORTHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Other
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,264
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,264 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1952
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1791
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,603
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Seller's Property Disclosure
- Legal Description: E 27.5 FT LT 208 & W 37.5 FT LT 209 BLK 3 RIDGECREST SEC 2
- APN: 076-225-003-0208
- Section: 2
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Schools
Schools serving 8521 Western Dr
School District:Spring Branch Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ridgecrest Elementary School, Houston, TX 2015 Ridgecrest Drive, Houston, TX 77055 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Landrum Middle School 2200 Ridgecrest Drive, Houston, TX 77055 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Northbrook High School 1 Raider Circle North, Houston, TX 77080 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8521 Western Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 8521 Western Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,637
—
$378,774
8%
2025
$4,637
88%
$349,438
3%
2023
$2,468
—
$340,062
-4%
2022
$2,468
-45%
$355,462
16%
2022
$4,468
2%
$305,187
7%
2021
$4,398
9%
$284,112
3%
2020
$4,024
-1%
$275,465
77%
2019
$4,045
5%
$155,247
10%
2018
$3,836
14%
$141,134
10%
2017
$3,354
10%
$128,304
10%
2016
$3,051
5%
$116,640
10%
2015
$2,896
—
$106,037
-5%
2015
$2,896
19%
$111,486
27%
2013
$2,427
—
$87,635
—
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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8521 Western Drive, Houston, TX 77055 (MLS# 79528763) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8521 Western Drive is currently listed for $490,000 and was received on October 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 8521 Western 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.