Nestled on a tree-lined cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated 1929 traditional home blends timeless character with modern living. Originally built as a duplex and later transformed into a spacious single-family residence, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a study, a game room, and a garage, providing a flexible space for work, relaxation, and entertaining. The first floor features a dedicated study with a custom built-in desk and storage, as well as a private bedroom with an en suite bath—ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The open living spaces flows seamlessly to the outdoor kitchen and covered patio, perfect for entertaining in the backyard. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with a claw-foot tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath, with a laundry chute, while the spacious game room offers a dry bar with a beverage fridge and access to the second-floor balcony.
Boulevard Oaks, located between Rice University and Upper Kirby, is a historic and residential Houston neighborhood with tree-canopied boulevards and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bissonnet Street corridor near Kirby Drive, where low-slung storefronts, patios, and gallery-style spaces set a polished, walkable rhythm. Brick Tudors, Colonial Revivals, and deep front lawns define the streetscape, with curving roads that soften the city grid. The Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel anchor the cultural calendar with quiet, design-forward spaces. Nearby, the Rice Village shopping district adds independent boutiques and sidewalk dining without breaking the neighborhood’s calm. Bayou trails and pocket parks thread outdoor time into daily routines.
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Offer insights
1723 Albans Rd · $1,585,000
$1.54M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.54M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
356 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Balcony
Double vanity
Kitchen island
Primary bath
Pantry
Walk-in pantry
Pot filler
Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Tub/shower
Electric fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second level
Additional bedrooms on first and second levels
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Gas cooktop
Microwave
Disposal
Wine refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Utility room on first level (5x8)
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric and gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Subdivision lot
Smoke detector(s)
Home design
Residential property
Faces north
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Additional parking
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Built in 1929
Brick and cement siding construction
Composition roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Perform foundation repairs on a residential building in accordance with building codes.
Remodel
Oct 8, 2012 • Final
Electrical pmt
Perform residential electrical work.
Electrical
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Houston, TX • 77005
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Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1723 Albans Rd
$1,464,719
$120K under list price of $1.59M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $875K to $1.9M.