Sophisticated yet family friendly, rare 5 bedroom West U home on a lg corner lot. The open, airy floorplan includes expanded foyer, unparalleled library/living rm, elegant dining rm, & private study. Chef’s kitchen boasts amazing counter space, high end stainless steel appliances, & breakfast bar w/ 6+ seating. 5 bedrms on the 2nd floor including a grand master w/ balcony access & modern en suite bath + sizable custom master closet. 3rd floor game room w/ full bath! Resort style pool, Jacuzzi, & patio are great for entertaining! Walk to Library, Community/Senior Center, Ballpark, WU Elem, & Milk and Cookies!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kelley Austin• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Kathryn Dreyfus• John Daugherty, Realtors
Just Reduced!Fantastic home situated on a corner lot (7500 sq. ft. per HCAD) in West University. Features of this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home include an inviting entry; formals; study w/ built-ins; island kitchen w/ stainless appliances; butler s pantry; breakfast rm; wonderful family rm w/ stone fireplace & built-ins, overlooking covered patio & tropical pool. Other features include a great master suite; game rm; hardwood floors; sprinkler system; and much more.
Public Records
Dec 13, 2010
Sold
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HARMLS #36220206
Nov 12, 2010
Listing Removed
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Oct 4, 2010
Listed
$1,349,000
$248/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 13, 2008
Sold
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Public Records
May 9, 2005
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 24, 2003
Sold
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Public Records
Jun 24, 2003
Sold
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Public Records
Jul 1, 1999
Sold
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$154/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1998
Sold
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* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
5,312
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0551020540012
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
SF-3
Third Single-Family District
The purpose of this District is to provide regulations to maintain and protect the City's single-family residences and neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
Additional Parking, Auto Garage Door Opener
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
Master Bath Features: Master Bath with Separate Shower, Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 14
Breakfast Room, Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Study/Library
Equipment
Double Oven, Electric Oven
Gas Cooktop
Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gaslog Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas, Zoned
Cooling System: Central Electric, Zoned
Other Interior Features
Digital Program Thermostat
Alarm System (Owned), High Ceiling, Island Kitchen
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Stone, Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Type: Living Room
Features: Formal
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 20
Room Type: Den
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room Type: Dining Room
Features: Formal
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Type: Breakfast
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 21 x 17
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Type: Study/Library
Room 12 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 19
Room Type: Extra Room
Room 13 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 6
Room Type: Utility
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Master Bath
Features: Master Bath + Separate Shower, Whirlpool/Tub
Exterior
Building Information
Faces South
Siding: Stone & Wood, Stucco
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Defects: No Known Defects
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Has Private Pool
Has Public Pool Area
Private Pool: Gunite, In Ground
Exterior: Back Yard Fenced, Covered Patio/Deck, Patio/Deck, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Section Num: 2
Legal Lot Description: TR 6A BLK 54 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 2
Street Surface: Curbs, Gutters
Lot Description: Corner, Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 055-102-054-0012
Tax Amount: $33,035
Tax Year: 2017
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.2589
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
Location
School Information
School District: Houston
School Elementary: WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL
School High: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Location Information
Area: Southwest
Directions: From I-59 go south on Weslayan St., past Bissonnet St to Rice Blvd and take a left. From Bellaire Blvd, go north on Stella Link Rd (turns into Weslayan St.) go to Rice Blvd. and take a right. Home is on the corner of Rice Blvd and Mercer.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 532B
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,312
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Harris County
APN: 0551020540012
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In
Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
Home Information
Dwelling Type: Free Standing
Listing Office & Agent Information
TREC License Number: 0568227
List Agent Email: kelley.austin@sothebyshomes.com
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Schools
West University Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Pershing Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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, 22 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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Estimated sale price
$2.52M – $3.05M
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