Like-New, Four-Sided Brick Home in Rosenberg, TX

Built in 2018. Still shows like the week it was finished. And it comes with something no new build can offer: trees that have had eight years to grow in. 7503 Irby Cobb Boulevard in Walnut Creek is a single-story home in Rosenberg, Texas, with brick on all four sides. It has four bedrooms plus a study and a formal dining room, two full baths and 2,460 square feet (builder-reported), on a 7,486-square-foot lot. The sellers have kept it in near-original condition and added some beautiful upgraded light fixtures for that luxury home feel.

The condition is the reason to see this one in person. The sellers put it this way: "It has been maintained with the same attention you would expect from a much newer home, and it still has that almost-new construction feel." Those trees out front are where the sellers' favorite part of the day comes from: peaceful mornings, when "the little birds in their nests tucked into the trees in front of the house fill the air with their gentle chirping." The exterior is brick on all four sides, not just the front.

From the front door, a wood-look tile hall with arched openings leads back to the kitchen. The island kitchen has granite counters, white cabinetry with 42-inch uppers, a herringbone tile backsplash, a gas cooktop with an electric oven, a stainless microwave and dishwasher, and a pantry. A row of windows over the counters brings in daylight, and recessed lights run across the ceiling. The light fixtures in the kitchen and dining areas have been updated, and the wood-look tile continues through the kitchen and the breakfast area.

The kitchen opens through a wide arch to the living room, 18 by 17 feet, with high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace that also has gas connections. Windows and a door along the back wall look out to the covered patio and the yard. The formal dining room (12 by 11) and the study (12 by 10) give the plan two more rooms to use however the day requires.

Every bedroom is on one level. The primary bedroom measures 17 by 15 feet, and its bath has dual vanities, a garden tub and a separate shower. The three secondary bedrooms (12 by 12, 12 by 12 and 13 by 10) are served by the second full bath.

Outside and under the roof, the basics are already in place. Out back, an extended covered patio overlooks a fenced backyard with a sprinkler system and full gutters. The 2-car attached garage has an automatic opener, and the driveway is double-wide. The home was built to the Environments for Living energy program, with low-E windows, a radiant attic barrier, high-efficiency HVAC, a programmable thermostat and Energy Star appliances, all installed in 2018. The laundry room has both gas and electric dryer connections, and the house is prewired for an alarm system.

Here is what I would tell you at the kitchen table. Everything in this house is original to 2018, including the roof, the HVAC and the water heater. That is exactly why it shows the way it does, and it also means the systems are eight years in, so read the inspection with that in mind. The lot is a standard 7,486-square-foot subdivision lot, which means a yard you can keep up in an afternoon, not acreage. And the living room is carpeted, so if you want hard floors throughout, plan for that.

Walnut Creek sits off FM 2977 near FM 762 in Rosenberg, with access to US 59/I-69. Shopping and dining at Brazos Town Center are close by, and the Fort Bend Epicenter, Sugar Land Town Square and Smart Financial Centre are all along the US 59/I-69 corridor. Asked what they would tell someone on the fence about the neighborhood, the sellers pointed to its "peaceful feel" and to being "in an area with so much room to grow." The home is zoned to Lamar Consolidated ISD; confirm the current assignment for this address with Lamar Consolidated ISD before relying on it. The property is in a water district (MUD) and has a mandatory HOA; confirm current dues with the association and the current tax rate with the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District.

7503 Irby Cobb Boulevard is a 2018 single story with brick on all four sides, mature trees and new-construction condition, in Walnut Creek. As the sellers put it: "Sometimes, you don't choose a home. The home chooses you."

In the sellers' words

What was the moment you knew this was the one?

I think it was the moment I walked through the home and could immediately picture a life here. There was something about the way the home felt that made me stop and think, "I could really see myself living here." Looking back, I think that feeling is what made 7503 Irby Cobb Blvd special. Now, after caring for this home and seeing how much the surrounding area continues to grow, I hope the next owners experience that same feeling when they walk through the door. Because sometimes, you don't choose a home. The home chooses you.

What surprised you in the best way after you moved in?

There is a comfort here that is hard to explain until you've lived here. Over time, I realized that it wasn't necessarily one particular room or feature that made this home special. It was the feeling of being here. That is what surprised me the most, and what I hope the next owners feel when they walk through the door.

What's your favorite spot in the house, and when?

My favorite part is the peaceful mornings, when the little birds in their nests tucked into the trees in front of the house fill the air with their gentle chirping. It's such a beautiful, calming way to start the day. It's a simple little touch of nature that makes this home feel special.

What's the story behind a feature someone wouldn't notice on a first walk-through?

What you may not notice right away is just how well this home has been cared for. It has been maintained with the same attention you would expect from a much newer home, and it still has that almost-new construction feel. We've taken pride in keeping it clean, fresh, and well maintained so the next owners can enjoy it from day one.

If your home could talk, what would it say it'll miss most about your family?

It would probably say it will miss the laughter, family gatherings, and everyday moments that made this house a home. We're leaving with so many wonderful memories, and I hope the next owners fill these rooms with just as much love and happiness.

What would you tell someone who's on the fence about Walnut Creek?

I'd tell them to come see it for themselves. There's something special about the peaceful feel of the neighborhood and knowing you're in an area with so much room to grow. There's a lot to look forward to here, and I think the right buyer will feel that when they visit. Sometimes you just have to experience a place to know it feels like home.

Because someday is the most expensive word in real estate.