Custom built by Sherpa Builders, a boutique Houston builder who completes a handful of homes each year to preserve true craftsmanship. Built w/ 2x6 framing & a full foam insulation envelope for superior strength & freeze protection, & PEX plumbing. That craftsmanship shows, from shop built cabinetry w/ true dovetail joinery to wide plank wood floors & Hansgrohe fixtures, all beyond standard spec grade finishes. The 1st floor primary suite is a retreat w/ an ensuite featuring dual vanities w/ waterfall faucets, soaking tub, walk-in shower & custom closet. The main level offers a home office & an open concept kitchen/living/dining space anchored by Thermador appliances, quartz counters & a fireplace. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, a game room & a flex bonus room. Outside, a covered patio w/ a summer kitchen & 3 car garage w/ epoxy floors. An EV charger, tankless water heater & smart security round out the modern conveniences. Minutes to 59, 610, The Galleria & Memorial Park in Afton Oaks.
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
8,908 sq ftLot Size
$438Price/Sq.Ft.
$91/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Kyla Phung Linn• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Afton Oaks, located between River Oaks and Uptown, is a residential and upscale Houston neighborhood with curving, oak-lined streets and mid-century ranch homes beside newer custom builds. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Westheimer Road at Tanglewood Boulevard, where polished storefronts, patios, and gallery-style showrooms set a measured pace. The River Oaks District adds a design-forward retail and dining strip at the edge of the area. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center brings shaded trails and bayou ecology close to the grid of quiet blocks. Sidewalks and pocket greens frame a low-key, walkable feel around the main corridors.
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Market insights
4638 Merwin St · $1,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
44 days
The average home goes pending in 59 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,995,000
Median list price in this area is $319,805. (84% 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
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Dry bar
Double vanity
Entrance foyer
En suite bathroom
High ceilings
Kitchen island
Kitchen/family room combo
Primary bedroom with bath
Main-level primary
Pots & pan drawers
Pantry
Quartz counters
Self-closing cabinet doors and drawers
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Combination tub/shower
Vanity
Walk-in pantry
Gas fireplace with gas log
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Four additional bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Double oven
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Disposal
Gas range
Microwave
Wine refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Utility room on first floor
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas) with zoning
Central electric air conditioning
Energy-efficient HVAC and thermostat
Exterior features
Covered patio
Covered deck and patio areas
Outdoor kitchen
Private yard
Fenced backyard
Sprinkler/irrigation system
Paved driveway
Patio
Home design
Residential property
Built in 2022
Stucco exterior
Slab foundation
Composition roof
Parking
Attached garage with 3 spaces
Oversized garage
Garage door opener
Additional driveway parking
Security
Prewired for security
Construction
Built by Sherpa Builders
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association: Afton Oaks Civic Club
Annual association fee
Community features include curbs and gutters
Association offers guarded access
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Great value for this completed new construction by Sherpa Builders in Afton Oaks with well thought-out floorplan, curated interior design, and premium construction. The home features a three car garage and primary bedroom plus study on the first floor. The island kitchen opens to the living and dining areas. Gameroom, three additional bedrooms with en-suite baths plus an additional flex room which could be an exercise room, home office, or fifth bedroom are on the second floor. Covered outdoor entertaining pavilion with summer kitchen. Large backyard with room for a pool. Construction features include 2 x 6 wood framing, 5/8” drywall, hardwood and porcelain tile floors, Marvin windows, Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, Toto toilets, and Thermador appliances. An exceptional opportunity for a new construction home of this quality with these features inside The Loop in desirable Afton Oaks.
HARMLS #18155677
Apr 13, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2022
Price Changed
$1,950,000
$428/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Price Changed
$1,900,000
$417/sq ft
Mar 2, 2022
Price Changed
$1,870,000
$410/sq ft
Dec 21, 2021
Listed
$1,750,000
$384/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 2021
Sold
*
HARMLS #74705415
Jun 16, 2021
Sold
$490K - $565K
Jun 2, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 17, 2021
Listed
$549,000
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1988
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$43,194 (+5.0%)
$676,400 + $1,356,036
$2,032,436
2025
$41,137 (+1.6%)
$507,300 + $1,428,348
$1,935,648
2024
$40,501 (+108.5%)
$507,300 + $1,428,348
$1,935,648
2023
$19,424 (+73.9%)
$507,300 + $456,777
$964,077
2022
$11,170 (−17.3%)
$507,300
2021
$13,515 (+6.8%)
2020
$12,648 (+3.2%)
$507,300 + $19,848
$527,148
2019
$12,253 (+5.3%)
2018
$11,640 (+0.2%)
$459,900 + $100
$460,000
2017
$11,621 (+7.2%)
$459,900 + $100
$460,000
2016
$10,836 (+9.7%)
$459,900 + $100
$460,000
2015
$9,877 (+8.5%)
2014
$9,105 (+10.5%)
$380,475 + $19,525
$400,000
2013
$8,240 (−7.5%)
$380,475 + $19,525
$400,000
2012
$8,905 (−41.6%)
$295,925 + $26,075
$322,000
2011
$15,253 (+188.8%)
2010
$5,282 (−41.5%)
2009
$9,029
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,910 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2022
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,557
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,557
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0772460140017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 29, 2026.
Mar 31, 2023 • Final
Building pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
New construction
Mar 30, 2023 • Final
Plumbing pmt
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
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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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good 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 4638 Merwin St
$1,930,768
$64K under list price of $2.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $3.0M.