Is Research Forest, Spring, TX dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Is Research Forest, Spring, TX quiet?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's quiet

Is Research Forest, Spring, TX walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are yards well-kept in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Research Forest, Spring, TX show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Research Forest, Spring, TX plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Research Forest, Spring, TX have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

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

Is Research Forest, Spring, TX walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Research Forest, Spring, TX?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

What is 8870 Van Allen Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 8870 Van Allen Dr in Spring, TX is $587,800 .

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

Spring is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Spring?

The median sale price in Spring is $397K. That is down $5.67K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Research Forest neighborhood?

Residents describe the Research Forest neighborhood in Spring, TX as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Research Forest, Spring .

Does 8870 Van Allen Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 8870 Van Allen Dr in Spring, TX has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 8870 Van Allen Dr?

The lot at 8870 Van Allen Dr in Spring, TX is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$587,800

Trulia Estimate

Studio
2 Baths
2,123 sqft

8870 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381

Research Forest

Est. Refi. Payment $4,019/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$588K

Since last month

$3K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$97K (+19.8%)

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 +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
November 2026	$589K
October 2026	$588K
September 2026	$592K
August 2026	$590K
July 2026	$589K
June 2026	$593K
May 2026	$599K
April 2026	$602K
March 2026	$493K
February 2026	$490K
January 2026	$481K
2025
December 2025	$490K
November 2025	$490K
October 2025	$492K
September 2025	$479K
August 2025	$482K
July 2025	$486K
June 2025	$491K
May 2025	$486K
April 2025	$492K
March 2025	$490K
February 2025	$490K
January 2025	$488K
2024
December 2024	$482K
November 2024	$489K
October 2024	$522K
September 2024	$524K
August 2024	$520K
July 2024	$521K
June 2024	$518K
May 2024	$515K
April 2024	$515K
March 2024	$513K
February 2024	$509K
January 2024	$497K
2023
December 2023	$497K
November 2023	$500K
October 2023	$495K
September 2023	$515K
August 2023	$509K
July 2023	$507K
June 2023	$509K
May 2023	$496K
April 2023	$492K
March 2023	$484K
February 2023	$469K
January 2023	$462K
2022
December 2022	$455K
November 2022	$461K
October 2022	$468K
September 2022	$468K
August 2022	$468K
July 2022	$478K
June 2022	$485K
May 2022	$483K
April 2022	$471K
March 2022	$459K
February 2022	$435K
January 2022	$428K
2021
December 2021	$429K
November 2021	$427K
October 2021	$424K
September 2021	$424K
August 2021	$427K
July 2021	$430K
June 2021	$436K
May 2021	$453K
April 2021	$444K
March 2021	$387K
February 2021	$385K
January 2021	$380K
2020
December 2020	$374K
November 2020	$367K
October 2020	$363K
September 2020	$358K
August 2020	$357K
July 2020	$353K
June 2020	$357K
May 2020	$359K
April 2020	$359K
March 2020	$355K
February 2020	$341K
January 2020	$335K
2019
December 2019	$334K
November 2019	$338K
October 2019	$355K
September 2019	$352K
August 2019	$356K
July 2019	$363K
June 2019	$369K
May 2019	$368K
April 2019	$357K
March 2019	$354K
February 2019	$365K
January 2019	$360K
2018
December 2018	$355K
November 2018	$357K
October 2018	$355K
September 2018	$357K
August 2018	$357K
July 2018	$353K
June 2018	$361K
May 2018	$357K
April 2018	$355K
March 2018	$348K
February 2018	$350K
January 2018	$346K
2017
December 2017	$346K
November 2017	$358K
October 2017	$365K
September 2017	$356K
August 2017	$356K
July 2017	$383K
June 2017	$377K
May 2017	$360K
April 2017	$374K
March 2017	$374K
February 2017	$371K
January 2017	$376K
2016
December 2016	$370K
November 2016	$383K

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
31 Jadewing Ct, Spring, TX	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	05/20/26	3	2.5	2,554
15 S Mews Wood Court, The Woodlands, TX	0.70	Single-Family Home	-	10/26/26	3	2	2,372
711 Rosewood Dr, Shenandoah, TX	0.82	Single-Family Home	-	03/11/26		2	2,287
619 Shenandoah Drive, Spring, TX	0.90	Single-Family Home	-	04/02/26	4	2	2,170
255 S Crimson Clover Ct, Spring, TX	0.76	Single-Family Home	-	01/08/26		3	2,456
43 S Mews Wood Court, Spring, TX	0.78	Single-Family Home	-	08/25/26	3	3	3,033
603 Shenandoah Dr, Shenandoah, TX	0.96	Single-Family Home	-	04/24/26	4	2.5	1,970
67 E Sterling Pond Circle, Spring, TX	1.02	Single-Family Home	-	09/08/26	3	2	2,356
607 Shenandoah Dr, Spring, TX	0.95	Single-Family Home	-	11/09/25		2	1,732
192 N Mill Trace Drive, Spring, TX	0.82	Single-Family Home	-	04/28/26	4	2.5	2,715

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
8866 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.01	$514,100	Studio	3	2,252	Off Market
2706 Faraday Ct, Spring, TX 77381	0.02	$520,500	Studio	2	2,132	Off Market
8862 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.02	$649,800	Studio	3	3,553	Off Market
8878 Van Allen Drive, Spring, TX 77381	0.02	$804,000	4	3.5	3,699	Off Market
8871 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$674,400	Studio	4	3,354	Off Market
8875 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$722,200	Studio	4	3,690	Off Market
8858 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$598,500	4	4	3,048	Off Market
8881 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$724,900	4	4.5	3,200	Off Market
2707 Faraday Ct, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$575,800	3	2.5	2,281	Off Market
2707 Bessemer Ct, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$615,700	3	2	2,389	Off Market
8879 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$579,000	Studio	1	2,689	Off Market
8882 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.03	$693,500	4	3	3,230	Off Market
8863 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.04	$713,800	Studio	4	3,544	Off Market
8859 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.04	$689,800	Studio	4	3,474	Off Market
8867 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.04	$642,500	3	3	3,025	Off Market
8888 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.05	$763,000	Studio	4	3,822	Off Market
2706 Berners Lee Ave, Spring, TX 77381	0.05	$649,000	4	3	2,922	Off Market
8885 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.05	$712,100	4	3	3,415	Off Market
2706 Berners Lee Avenue Ct, Spring, TX 77381	0.05	$750,000	5	3	2,922	For Sale
8854 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381	0.05	$597,200	Studio	4	3,172	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2012

2,123 sqft

$277/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Fresh paintUpdated lightingNew backsplashFormal dining roomSleek porcelain-slab fireplacePrivate study

This single-family home is located at 8870 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX. 8870 Van Allen Dr is in the Research Forest neighborhood in Spring, TX and in ZIP code 77381. This property has 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,123 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5227 sqft and was built in 2012.

8870 Van Allen Dr, Spring, TX 77381 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 2,123 sqft single-family home in Research Forest, built in 2012. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $3,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 8, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $587,800, with a rent estimate of $3,433/month.

Home Details for 8870 Van Allen Dr

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2012Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 8, 2026 Source: HAR #70010708	ListingRemoved	$3,850
Jun 18, 2026 Source: HAR #70010708	Listed For Rent	$3,850
Jun 6, 2026 Source: HAR #14035387	ListingRemoved	$598,000
Apr 27, 2026 Source: HAR #14035387	Pending	$598,000
Apr 24, 2026 Source: HAR #14035387	Listed For Sale	$598,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,923	$523,081

Additional Cost

Market trends in Spring

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$397K

$5.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$162

$3MoM

Available listings

2331

179MoM

Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

Lamar Elementary School
PK-4
Public
750 Students
Conroe Independent School District
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We have had several kids attend Lamar and they have all had exceptional teachers each year, made solid friendships and have all done well academically moving forward.
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Research Forest

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Buy: $750k - $20m

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What Locals Say about Research Forest

At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say car is needed
92 % Say parking is easy
78 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
75 % Say yards are well-kept
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
58 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say there are sidewalks
32 % Say neighbors are friendly
31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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1y ago
"It is a community safe, quiet,beautiful, friendly, clean, tidy with very good schools, hospitals, restaurants and places to shop! Love to have a home here! "
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Frequently asked questions about 8870 Van Allen Dr

What is 8870 Van Allen Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 8870 Van Allen Dr in Spring, TX is $587,800.
Is Spring a buyer's or seller's market?
Spring is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Spring?
The median sale price in Spring is $397K. That is down $5.67K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Research Forest neighborhood?
Residents describe the Research Forest neighborhood in Spring, TX as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Research Forest, Spring.
Does 8870 Van Allen Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 8870 Van Allen Dr in Spring, TX has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 8870 Van Allen Dr?
The lot at 8870 Van Allen Dr in Spring, TX is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).