Nestled on a highly coveted & rare cul-de-sac street this timeless custom residence offers the best of West U. This beautifully designed home offers luxury, functionality & warmth. With the perfect downstairs entertaining space, oversized bedrooms, garage apartment, flex space & sparkling pool, this home blends traditional charm & custom architectural. Inside, you'll find formal living & dining rooms, a dedicated library, a wet bar, built in wine storage, perfect for hosting or unwinding. The chef’s kitchen features a large island, quartzite counters, a walk-in pantry, which opens to a family room with a gas log fireplace. The 3rd-floor space offers flexibility as an a guest suite or playroom. Throughout the home, enjoy custom hardwoods, beams, barreled ceilings & built in cabinetry. Outdoors, enjoy your covered patio, private pool, & detached 2-car garage with a full guest suite above. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street just moments local favorites throughout Rice Village.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ruth Carruthers• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Bought with Jean Roberts• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Instant gratification in this meticulously updated home with magazine-worthy interiors on quiet tree-lined street in the 3700 block of West U; close to the ballfields, parks, Tiny’s, and everything West U has to offer! This custom 4+/5+ home plus quarters has stunning kitchen and baths (Quartzite/Walker Zanger), 2 fireplaces, a traditional floor plan with a gracious dining room, inviting library, chic powder room, family room open to the kitchen and an impressive wet bar with smoked glass mirrored wall. The family room and breakfast room look onto an attractive patio with tranquil pool. A quality home with room to grow, has handsome hardwoods on both floors, all bedrooms up with ensuite baths, 3rd floor game room/5th bedroom with full bath. Serene primary suite with gorgeous papered wall, primary bath w/ double vanities and his/her California Closets. The spacious garage shares AC with the full quarters above. Be the lucky one to own this treasure on rare cul-de-sac street!
HARMLS #35092327
Dec 18, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2023
Listed
$2,500,000
$562/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1997
Sold
*
$39/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$43,026 (−4.2%)
$1,152,000 + $1,192,144
$2,344,144
2025
$44,931 (+15.3%)
$1,080,000 + $1,367,908
$2,447,908
2024
$38,971 (+13.7%)
2023
$34,284 (−0.7%)
2022
$34,524 (+1.9%)
$1,008,000 + $766,414
$1,774,414
2021
$33,868 (−3.5%)
$1,008,000 + $637,394
$1,645,394
2020
$35,097 (−3.6%)
$924,750 + $721,730
$1,646,480
2019
$36,411 (−0.1%)
$924,750 + $758,714
$1,683,464
2018
$36,464 (−5.0%)
$856,250 + $757,950
$1,614,200
2017
$38,402 (+1.1%)
$856,250 + $843,750
$1,700,000
2016
$37,977 (+9.7%)
$856,250 + $843,750
$1,700,000
2015
$34,630 (+8.3%)
2014
$31,976 (+2.7%)
$671,300 + $718,140
$1,389,440
2013
$31,143 (−2.6%)
$671,300 + $718,140
$1,389,440
2012
$31,987 (+15.7%)
$650,750 + $706,719
$1,357,469
2011
$27,651 (+64.3%)
2010
$16,834 (−49.9%)
2009
$33,574
Tax history for 3739 Albans Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$43,026 (−4.2%)
$1,152,000 + $1,192,144
$2,344,144
2025
$44,931 (+15.3%)
$1,080,000 + $1,367,908
$2,447,908
2024
$38,971 (+13.7%)
2023
$34,284 (−0.7%)
2022
$34,524 (+1.9%)
$1,008,000 + $766,414
$1,774,414
2021
$33,868 (−3.5%)
$1,008,000 + $637,394
$1,645,394
2020
$35,097 (−3.6%)
$924,750 + $721,730
$1,646,480
2019
$36,411 (−0.1%)
$924,750 + $758,714
$1,683,464
2018
$36,464 (−5.0%)
$856,250 + $757,950
$1,614,200
2017
$38,402 (+1.1%)
$856,250 + $843,750
$1,700,000
2016
$37,977 (+9.7%)
$856,250 + $843,750
$1,700,000
2015
$34,630 (+8.3%)
2014
$31,976 (+2.7%)
$671,300 + $718,140
$1,389,440
2013
$31,143 (−2.6%)
$671,300 + $718,140
$1,389,440
2012
$31,987 (+15.7%)
$650,750 + $706,719
$1,357,469
2011
$27,651 (+64.3%)
2010
$16,834 (−49.9%)
2009
$33,574
*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
4
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
4,438
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0681250190010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 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
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 12x13
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 13x13
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 12x13
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: 16x18
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Game Room
Room Level: Third
Room Dimensions: 11x15
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 17x20
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 8x12
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: 18x19
Room 9 Information
Room Dimensions: 12x17
Room Level: First
Room Type: Living Room
Room 10 Information
Room Dimensions: 13x16
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Possible: 5
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
# of Fireplaces: 2
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Hot Tub/Spa, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Stone, Wood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 10
Exterior
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: Radiant Attic Barrier, Exposure/Shade, Insulation, Thermostat
Building Information
Building Area Total: 4450.0
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Year Built: 1998
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Other Structures: Garage Apartment
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool is Private
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Has Spa
Spa Features: Hot Tub
Property Information
Ownership: Full Ownership
Property Type: Residential
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
Living Area: 4,450
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Area: 7200.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.1653
Lot Features: Subdivision
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $38,971
Tax Year: 2024
Lease Information
No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
Elementary School: WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 27 - Houston
Middle Or Junior School: PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District: 27 - Houston
High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Community Information
Community Features: Community Pool, Curbs, Gutter(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,438
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Harris County
APN: 0681250190010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026