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HH-166

3042 Oak Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77018-7123

$375,000 single-family preview with photos, specs, neighborhood context, and public address details.

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HH-166: Buyer and Seller Context

This charming Austin Stone home in Shepherd Forest offers timeless appeal on a spacious lot with a L...

Public address

3042 Oak Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77018-7123

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Property location

3042 Oak Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77018-7123

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Beds

3

Baths

1

Sq Ft

1,072

Built

1955

School information

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School district

27 - Houston

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Conventional estimated monthly

$2,607

Principal + interest

$1,751

Taxes

$656

Insurance

$200

HOA

$0

Down payment

$75,000

Loan amount

$300,000

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FHA estimated monthly

$3,171

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Principal + interest

$2,149

Monthly FHA MIP

$166

Taxes

$656

Insurance

$200

Minimum down payment

$13,125

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Why Buyers Are Looking At This One

HH-166 is drawing attention because it combines a $375,000 price point, 3 bedroom layout, 1,072 square feet, 1955 construction with Oak Forest Area access. The next step is comparing the exact block, condition, taxes, and competing homes before you rely on the preview alone.

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