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!
Research Forest, located between I-45 and Lake Woodlands, is a wooded and master-planned The Woodlands neighborhood with curving greenbelts and a network of hike-and-bike paths. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Research Forest Dr and Grogan’s Mill Rd intersection, where medical offices, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a steady daytime hum. Community pillars include Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar, The Woodlands Children’s Museum, and The Woodlands Art League. Streetscapes mix brick traditional homes with newer townhome pockets, often set back behind tall pines. Terramont Park and nearby preserves shape an outdoors-forward routine, while shopping and dining gravitate toward The Woodlands Mall and Market Street.
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Market insights
8897 Van Allen Dr · $595,567
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 64 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$595,567
Median sale price in this area is $339,875. (43% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
All bedrooms on the main level
Breakfast bar
Crown molding
Double vanity
Full bath on main level
High ceilings
Kitchen island
Kitchen/family room combo
Main level primary bedroom
Pots & pan drawers
Soaking tub
Tub/shower combo
Vanity
Wired for sound
Window treatments
Ceiling fan(s)
Kitchen/dining combo
Programmable thermostat
Reverse osmosis system
Low emissivity windows
Window coverings
Electric and gas-log fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first level (approx. 18x17)
Additional bedroom on the first level (approx. 12x10)
Office on the first level (can function as a bedroom) (approx. 13x12)
Dining room on the first level (approx. 13x11)
Total rooms: 4
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with soaking tub and double vanity
Full bath on the main level; tub/shower combinations
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas cooktop
Gas oven
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central air conditioning
Programmable thermostat
Exterior features
Covered patio
Patio and deck
Private fenced backyard
Back yard fencing
Greenbelt and subdivision lot features
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Residential property
Built in 2011
Full ownership
Slab foundation
Brick construction
Composition roof
Parking
Attached garage (oversized) with 2 garage spaces
Driveway parking
Garage door opener
Security
Prewired for security
Owned security system
Controlled access (community/Gated)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Brick exterior
Slab foundation
Composition roof
Built in 2011
Builder: Darling Homes
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Founders Reserve/IMC association
Gated community with controlled access
Association fee $1,300 annually (includes common areas)
Community features: curbs and gutters
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Beautifully updated 2-2-2 patio home in the front of The Woodlands with study & formal dining in the gated community of Founders Reserve. Ideal for buyers wanting a low maintenance, lock & leave home in a quiet and secure neighborhood. Keyless entry pads to front door, garage. Nestled in gorgeous landscaping with many raised garden beds and young fruit trees. Easy outdoor maintenance provided by pavers with PVC drainage underground, drip irrigation for pots, raised beds, and a 6-zone irrigation system for optimal water conservation. All can be enjoyed from covered back patio with private yard that backs to greenbelt. High-end interior includes hardwoods, double-pane windows, plantation shutters, LED recessed lighting and Control4 sound system with speakers throughout. Stone fireplace w/ gas logs. Large open kitchen with upgraded stainless appliances, under-cabinet lighting, pull-out shelves in pantry, water filtration system. Low taxes with no MUD! Must see all of this expressive style!
Public Records
Jul 18, 2017
Sold
*
HARMLS #92306441
Jul 14, 2017
Sold
$370K - $425K
Jun 21, 2017
Pending
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Jun 12, 2017
Pending
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Jun 9, 2017
Listed
$415,000
$197/sq ft
+27
Perfect low maint. patio home, gated, and just minutes to I-45 and all amenities! 2/2/2 plus study and formal dining room! High end finishes including hardwood floors throughout, no carpet, built-out master closet that leads into laundry, full plantation shutters, marble baths. Large kitchen w/ island, water filtration system, and professional grade appliances! Covered back patio with wrought iron fencing and view to wooded reserve to enjoy, great for privacy! Lowest tax rate in The Woodlands!
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,208 (−2.7%)
$56,674 + $430,406
$487,080
2025
$7,407 (+9.6%)
2024
$6,761 (−0.2%)
$56,674 + $398,326
$455,000
2023
$6,775 (−4.3%)
$56,680 + $398,320
$455,000
2022
$7,081
$56,680 + $373,320
$430,000
2021
$7,084 (+9.7%)
$56,680 + $348,410
$405,090
2020
$6,459 (+8.0%)
2019
$5,982 (−19.8%)
$56,680 + $267,690
$324,370
2018
$7,460 (−0.3%)
$56,680 + $332,990
$389,670
2017
$7,485
$56,680 + $332,990
$389,670
2016
$7,485 (+4.6%)
$56,680 + $332,990
$389,670
2015
$7,159 (+10.0%)
$56,680 + $332,990
$389,670
2014
$6,508 (+8.8%)
2013
$5,979 (+9.5%)
2012
$5,460 (+388.0%)
$56,680 + $280,010
$336,690
2011
$1,119 (+97.4%)
2009
$567
Public record
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,419 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,110
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,110
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
000000407513
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 8897 Van Allen Dr
$595,810
$243 over list price of $596K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $570K to $850K.