8517 Western Dr — Rent Intelligence for Spring Branch, Houston

Spring Branch

Built 1952

Current rent range

$939 – $2,600 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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Verified reviewsLJOwned byLOPEZ JOSE4 bldgs

8517 Western Dr

HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age74 ybuilt 1952

311 complaints6last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Houston · March 2026

Studio

$1,105/mo

1 BR

$1,161/mo

2 BR

$1,386/mo

3 BR

$1,834/mo

4 BR

$2,261/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

April

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Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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Neighborhood Rent Range Houston

Studio

$1,105

$939 – $1,271

1 Bed

$680

$680

2 Bed

$1,386

$1,178 – $1,594

3 Bed

$2,400

$2,400

4 Bed

$2,261

$1,922 – $2,600

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Houston

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Spring Branch

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,225

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.5%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

23%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

1 total

Uncategorized
1

311Top Complaints

6 total

Parking Violation
1
Parking Violation - 2600095209 - 8517 Western Dr
1
Parking Violation - 2600102660 - 8517 Western Dr
1

DOBTop Filings

1 total

DOB Violations
1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class Heavy TrashCLOSEDDec 28, 2015
Heavy trash prior to 6:00 pm of Friday before heavy trash day. — Ord: 39-77(d)

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

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The landlord.

LOPEZ JOSE

Portfolio of 4 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

5.0

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 3 by score · of 4 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1952Building constructed
nowLOPEZ JOSEOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 4 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

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Location & daily life.

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About this area.

Spring Branch · 77055

Neighborhood overview

Spring Branch→

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Houston average

Rent trends in Spring Branch

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Spring Branch· 2.12 mi Garden Oaks· 2.43 mi Memorial· 2.82 mi Greenway· 3.86 mi Galleria· 3.87 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

195019601970198019902000201020202030

1952

Building constructed

Construction completed

now

Current owner: LOPEZ JOSE

Portfolio includes 4 buildings.

Recent Activity

5 events

311MEDIUMMar 28, 2026
Parking Violation - 2600102660 - 8517 Western Dr — Parking Violation
311MEDIUMMar 22, 2026
Parking Violation — Parking Violation - 2600095209 - 8517 Western Dr
311MEDIUMMar 22, 2026
Parking Violation - 2600095209 - 8517 Western Dr — Parking Violation
HPDLOWDec 28, 2015
HPD Class Heavy Trash Violation — Heavy trash prior to 6:00 pm of Friday before heavy trash day. — Ord: 39-77(d)
DOBMEDIUMDec 28, 2015
DOB Violation — Heavy trash prior to 6:00 pm of Friday before heavy trash day.

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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Houston-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $939 – $1,271
—Area: —
1 Bed
This building: $987 – $1,335
71% aboveArea: $680
2 Bed
This building: $1,178 – $1,594
—Area: —
3 Bed
This building: $1,559 – $2,109
24% belowArea: $2,400
4+ Bed
This building: $1,922 – $2,600
—Area: —

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Central Spring Branch near the 610 Loop — a mix of older apartments, new townhomes, and a commercial strip that reflects the neighborhood's diverse immigrant communities. It is affordable and conveniently located.

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Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Long Point Rd @ Bayram Dr26
0.1 mi2 min
Long Point Rd @ Bayram Dr26
0.1 mi2 min
Long Point Rd @ Pech Rd26
0.2 mi4 min
Long Point Rd @ Bingle Rd26
0.2 mi4 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2015 Ridgecrest Dr
0.5 mi9 min
2121 Ojeman Rd
0.6 mi12 min
2210 Ridgecrest Dr
0.6 mi13 min
8390 Westview Dr
0.7 mi14 min

Safety & Crime

Area averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 77055

Violent91

Property100

Quality-of-life326

Total incidents517

PRECINCT

Top precinct#5

Houston PD · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1952

Classsingle-family

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Building record last updated last month. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.