Is a car needed in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say car is needed

Is Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX quiet?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's quiet

Are yards well-kept in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say parking is easy

Does Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there's wildlife

Is Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say there are community events

Do kids play outside in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say kids play outside

What is 12242 Ormandy St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12242 Ormandy St in Houston, TX is $132,800 .

Is Houston a buyer's or seller's market?

Houston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Houston?

The median sale price in Houston is $318K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Fondren Gardens neighborhood?

Residents describe the Fondren Gardens neighborhood in Houston, TX as quiet, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Fondren Gardens, Houston .

Does 12242 Ormandy St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 12242 Ormandy St in Houston, TX has in-unit laundry.

Does 12242 Ormandy St have parking?

Yes, 12242 Ormandy St in Houston, TX has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$132,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,350 sqft

12242 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085

Fondren Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,005/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$133K

Since last month

$200 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$45K (-25.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +90% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$133K
September 2026	$131K
August 2026	$134K
July 2026	$138K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$141K
April 2026	$138K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$136K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$140K
November 2025	$173K
October 2025	$169K
September 2025	$178K
August 2025	$190K
July 2025	$175K
June 2025	$184K
May 2025	$181K
April 2025	$197K
March 2025	$184K
February 2025	$169K
January 2025	$177K
2024
December 2024	$169K
November 2024	$179K
October 2024	$154K
September 2024	$173K
August 2024	$160K
July 2024	$171K
June 2024	$163K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$163K
March 2024	$170K
February 2024	$165K
January 2024	$167K
2023
December 2023	$161K
November 2023	$153K
October 2023	$160K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$165K
July 2023	$163K
June 2023	$165K
May 2023	$160K
April 2023	$159K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$155K
January 2023	$154K
2022
December 2022	$153K
November 2022	$154K
October 2022	$155K
September 2022	$154K
August 2022	$154K
July 2022	$156K
June 2022	$157K
May 2022	$155K
April 2022	$152K
March 2022	$148K
February 2022	$141K
January 2022	$140K
2021
December 2021	$139K
November 2021	$138K
October 2021	$135K
September 2021	$134K
August 2021	$133K
July 2021	$134K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$151K
April 2021	$148K
March 2021	$143K
February 2021	$142K
January 2021	$139K
2020
December 2020	$134K
November 2020	$129K
October 2020	$143K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$138K
July 2020	$135K
June 2020	$137K
May 2020	$135K
April 2020	$133K
March 2020	$131K
February 2020	$117K
January 2020	$115K
2019
December 2019	$106K
November 2019	$109K
October 2019	$108K
September 2019	$113K
August 2019	$121K
July 2019	$116K
June 2019	$107K
May 2019	$107K
April 2019	$108K
March 2019	$102K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$101K
2018
December 2018	$102K
November 2018	$95K
October 2018	$96K
September 2018	$96K
August 2018	$97K
July 2018	$95K
June 2018	$95K
May 2018	$94K
April 2018	$95K
March 2018	$96K
February 2018	$92K
January 2018	$95K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$92K
September 2017	$98K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$81K
May 2017	$89K
April 2017	$80K
March 2017	$75K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$73K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$75K
October 2016	$70K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
12500 Sandpiper Dr #137, Houston, TX	0.80	Townhouse	-	11/11/25	2	1	1,018
6333 Shadow Tree Dr, Houston, TX	1.08	Townhouse	-	08/21/26	2	2	1,096
12500 Sandpiper Dr #93, Houston, TX	0.80	Townhouse	-	01/16/26	2	2	1,140
14600 Fonmeadow Dr #806, Houston, TX	0.71	Townhouse	-	04/09/26	1	2	946
6317 Peacock Hills Dr, Houston, TX	1.17	Townhouse	-	03/19/26	3	2	1,244
12102 Bob White Dr #121, Houston, TX	1.23	Townhouse	-	12/05/25	3	2	1,244
6913 Chasewood Dr, Missouri City, TX	1.80	Townhouse	-	02/20/26	3	2	1,312
11957 Bob White Dr #863, Houston, TX	1.40	Unknown	$128,000	01/27/26		-	-
6191 Ludington Dr #903, Houston, TX	1.42	Unknown	$110,000	03/19/26		-	-
6239 Ludington Dr #22-928, Houston, TX	1.42	Townhouse	-	03/18/26	3	2	1,320

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
12244 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.00	-	2	1	1,350	Off Market
12240 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.01	$189,100	4	3	2,704	Off Market
12306 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	-	2	2	1,352	Off Market
12234 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	$131,300	2	2	1,299	Off Market
12302 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	$159,700	2	1	1,372	Off Market
12204 Ormandy St #2, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	-	2	2	1,350	Off Market
12204 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	$173,500	2	2	1,350	Off Market
12241 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	-	4	-	2,704	Off Market
12208 Ormandy St #1, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	-	2	2	1,352	Off Market
12202 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	$172,300	2	2	1,350	Off Market
12202 Ormandy St #12204, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	-	2	1.5	1,352	Off Market
12202 Ormandy St #12202, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	-	2	1.5	1,352	Off Market
12206 Ormandy St #1, Houston, TX 77085	0.02	$177,200	2	2	1,352	Off Market
12230 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.03	$132,600	2	2	1,248	Off Market
12310 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.03	$180,200	4	3	2,597	Off Market
12210 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.03	$145,400	2	1	1,300	Off Market
12301 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.03	$183,300	4	3	2,597	Off Market
12237 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.03	$161,800	2	2	1,000	Off Market
12314 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.03	$158,400	2	1	1,300	Off Market
12309-12311 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085	0.03	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Townhouse

Built in 1978

1,350 sqft

$98/sqft

About this House

OUTSTANDING 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath /All Tile downstairs!/ NEW A.C. & Heat! Wonderful townhouse unit just minutes from Med Ctr! Large living spaces and Full ceramic tile down stairs, carpet upstairs. All bedrooms up stairs with a balcony. Carport for two cars included as well as free air filters every 2 month! Best Landlord you can ask for! **RECENT CARPET, A/C & HEATER For more properties like this visit GoSection8.com.

12242 Ormandy St, Houston, TX 77085 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,350 sqft townhouse in Fondren Gardens, built in 1978. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2019 with an asking price of $950 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 14, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $132,800, with a rent estimate of $1,180/month.

Home Details for 12242 Ormandy St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 10Ceiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1978Year Updated: 1979
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: duplex single

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Brick, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2787 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$950
Jul 3, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$950 Price increased by 12%
Jun 21, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$850 Price decreased by 11%
May 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$950
Nov 11, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$730
Nov 8, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$730
Oct 5, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$730
Sep 25, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$730

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,083	$97,998

Additional Cost

Market trends in Houston

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$318K

$1.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$161

$1MoM

Available listings

13148

28MoM

Around this home

Fondren Elementary School
PK-5
Public
338 Students
Houston Independent School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Very involve teachers, principal and staff. Very organized field trips, easy drop off and pick up students at arrival and dismissal times, I as a parent feel confident to talk to principal over any concern. This school is dual language spanish /english. This school has special education classroom for autism student based on aba and picture exchange communication. I'm highly satisfied as a parent of students here at fondren elementary school.
Parent Review
3y ago
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What Locals Say about Fondren Gardens

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

90 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's quiet
67 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say parking is easy
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say streets are well-lit
45 % Say there's wildlife
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
38 % Say people would walk alone at night
36 % Say it's dog friendly
32 % Say neighbors are friendly
25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say there are community events
11 % Say kids play outside

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Frequently asked questions about 12242 Ormandy St

What is 12242 Ormandy St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12242 Ormandy St in Houston, TX is $132,800.
Is Houston a buyer's or seller's market?
Houston is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Houston?
The median sale price in Houston is $318K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Fondren Gardens neighborhood?
Residents describe the Fondren Gardens neighborhood in Houston, TX as quiet, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Fondren Gardens, Houston.
Does 12242 Ormandy St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 12242 Ormandy St in Houston, TX has in-unit laundry.
Does 12242 Ormandy St have parking?
Yes, 12242 Ormandy St in Houston, TX has on-site parking.