Lovely five bedroom/4 bath 1930s home with more than 3,100 sq ft on beautiful 6,000 sq ft lot in deed-restricted Southampton Place Extension. Coveted location within easy walking distance to Rice Village. Excellent renovation opportunity - Home is in very livable condition, being sold as-is. Formals with nice built-ins; updated kitchen opens to family room & breakfast area. Primary bedroom has mock fireplace, walk-in closet (4 x 9) & larger period private bath; Importantly, it is well-situated for large bathroom and closet expansion, if desired. Additional two bedrooms and full bath, plus an office space (with nice deck), complete the second floor. Finished-out third floor (including 2bdrms/1 bath) could be darling children’s suite or additional office/flex spaces. Two 50-year-old oaks frame the front walk. Large deck off kitchen overlooks spacious backyard with huge agave plant & flowering trees. Buyers to independently verify square footage and room dimensions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,998 sq ftLot Size
$354Price/Sq.Ft.
$9/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Chipman• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
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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Market insights
2340 Albans Rd · $1,125,000
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,125,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (72% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Decorative fireplaces
Two fireplaces
Breakfast bar
Balcony
Crown molding
En-suite bathrooms
Full bathroom on the main level
Kitchen island
Kitchen and family room combination
Pots and pans drawers
Pantry
Tub and shower
Walk-in closet
Ceiling fans
Programmable thermostat
Storm windows
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the second floor
Two bedrooms on the third floor
Primary bedroom on the second floor
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Double oven
Dishwasher
Gas cooktop
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wine refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central gas heating
Zoned heating
Central electric air conditioning
Zoned cooling
Exterior features
Balcony
Deck
Patio
Fenced backyard
Private yard
Backs to a greenbelt or park
Home design
Faces south
Parking
Detached garage with two spaces
Additional parking
Electric gate
Garage door opener
Security
Security gate
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built in 1935
Brick construction
Composition roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Southampton Ext POA
Annual association fee of $110
Electricity and solar
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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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Houston, TX • 77005
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Sun exposure
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Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2340 Albans Rd
$1,095,611
$29K under list price of $1.13M
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