For sale

$725,000

Est. $5,706/mo —

•

3,250

sq ft

5300 Mercer St #7, Houston, TX 77005

About this home

LOCATION, LOCATION! Incredible Townhome in the highly desirable Auburn Place community of West University. This distinctive townhome offers unique architectural character and an inviting layout. The home is ready for personalization, allowing you to bring your own style, finishes, and design ideas to create a truly one-of-a-kind residence. With its interesting architectural details, spacious living areas, and excellent location, this property offers the opportunity to transform a well-located townhome into something special. Huge bedrooms and extra living spaces with no back neighbors, and beautiful mature trees creating a peaceful backdrop. Enjoy the convenience of being minutes from Medical Center, Rice University, Rice Village, West University’s parks and amenities, premier shopping, dining, and major Houston destinations. For buyers looking for a home with character and the opportunity to create something uniquely their own, 5300 Mercer Street #7 is a rare find in West University.

TownhomeProperty Type

1981Year Built

3,880 sq ftLot Size

$223Price/Sq.Ft.

$300/moHOA Dues

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lisa Rimmer • Keller Williams Horizons

Listing updated: Nov 1, 2026 at 04:34pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:HARMLS #22946799

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$5,706 per month

Principal and interest$3,908

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

West University Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Pershing Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

Lamar High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Weslayan

Plaza

Weslayan Plaza, located between West Alabama Street and Richmond Avenue, is a retail and residential Houston neighborhood with mid-century commercial blocks and a tree-lined, walkable feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Weslayan Street and West Alabama Street crossroads, where patios, storefronts, and steady foot traffic set a polished, everyday rhythm. Local pillars include River Oaks Theatre, The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, and Menil Collection. Low-rise apartments and townhomes sit behind shopping courts and shaded sidewalks. Buffalo Bayou’s trails and the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens add green, museum-grade calm nearby. The pace stays urban, with errands, coffee stops, and evening screenings shaping the week.

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

5300 Mercer St #7 · $725,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 60 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $254,072. (65% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% 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
Gas fireplace (1)
Double vanity
En suite bathroom
Primary bedroom with bath
Pantry
Soaking tub
Separate shower
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Ceiling fans
Window coverings

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor (21 x 14)
Additional bedroom on second floor (20 x 12)
Total of 6 rooms

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Primary bathroom on second floor (21 x 9)

Kitchen
Double oven
Dishwasher
Electric oven
Gas cooktop
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Pantry

Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookups (laundry/utility items not specifically listed)

Flooring
Bamboo
Engineered hardwood
Laminate
Stone
Tile

Heating & cooling
Central heating (gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)

Sale and tax history for 5300 Mercer St #7

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,892

$175,000 + $472,879

$647,879

2025

$11,892 (+8.5%)

$175,000 + $472,879

$647,879

2024

$10,960 (+3.3%)

$175,000 + $428,805

$603,805

2023

$10,606 (−9.7%)

$175,000 + $428,805

$603,805

2022

$11,748 (−5.3%)

$175,000 + $428,805

$603,805

2021

$12,404 (−3.2%)

$175,000 + $427,624

$602,624

2020

$12,811 (−2.1%)

$175,000 + $426,000

$601,000

2019

$13,082 (+5.0%)

$175,000 + $429,846

$604,846

2018

$12,455 (+10.0%)

2017

$11,323 (+10.0%)

2016

$10,293 (+9.7%)

2015

$9,386 (+8.3%)

2014

$8,666 (+0.3%)

$72,500 + $304,100

$376,600

2013

$8,640 (−8.3%)

$72,500 + $304,100

$376,600

2012

$9,419 (−43.2%)

$72,500 + $304,100

$376,600

2011

$16,572 (+225.8%)

2010

$5,087 (−45.6%)

2009

$9,345

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,880 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1981

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,250

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,250

Year built

1981

Style

Townhouse

County

Harris County

APN

1147890040003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 18-28% 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, 23 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Houston, TX • 77005

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

75/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.9 hrs

6.2 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 5300 Mercer St #7

$691,078

$34K under list price of $725K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $685K to $2.1M.

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,678 per month, based on comparable rentals

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