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About this home
Beautifully updated 5-bedroom duplex in a highly desirable West University location, just a few blocks from Rice University. The main house features four bedrooms—two upstairs and two downstairs—plus an additional bedroom located above the garage, offering excellent flexibility for rental income, guests, or a home office. Recent updates include new windows, new vinyl flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, an updated bathroom with a standing shower, and an updated kitchen with Quartz countertops, a new refrigerator, and a new dishwasher. The property also features a new AC unit for added comfort and efficiency. Conveniently located with easy access to Hwy. 59 and 610, and close to Rice University, Rice Village, and the Texas Medical Center. The prime location makes this property an excellent option for university students, medical professionals, or anyone looking for a convenient home with strong rental potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
4,499 sq ftLot Size
$469Price/Sq.Ft.
$8/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Yohan Adhitama• REALM Real Estate Professionals - Sugar Land
Southampton Place, located between Rice University and the Texas Medical Center, is a residential and historic Houston neighborhood with curving, oak-lined streets and a strong deed-restricted character. Around the Rice Boulevard and Kirby Drive corridor, sidewalk patios, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a polished, walk-and-linger rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward 1920s–1950s brick traditionals, tidy bungalows, and later infill that keeps to the leafy streetscape. Rice Village’s independent boutiques and cafes shape daily errands, while the Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel add a quiet cultural counterpoint nearby. Hermann Park’s trails and gardens pull the neighborhood outward for open-air routines. The setting reads calm and composed, with city energy concentrated at the edges.
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Offer insights
2301 Albans Rd · $1,219,000
$1.2M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.2M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
44 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
All bedrooms located upstairs
Primary bedroom on upper level
8 total rooms
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms — three on the second floor and one on the first floor
Typical bedroom sizes: 12x12, 12x16, 12x16, 12x16
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen on the second floor (approx. 7x13)
Flooring
Tile flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Corner lot in a subdivision
Home design
Residential property
Parking
Garage
Construction
Brick construction
Built in 1935
Block foundation
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community association: Southampton Extension
Association fee $100 annually
Financial info
Lease considered
Electricity and solar
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
6 days above 109° expected this year, 20 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
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Houston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2301 Albans Rd
$1,165,689
$53K under list price of $1.22M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $829K to $2.0M.