Nestled on a rare 13,000' lot along one of West University’s most coveted streets, this stunning 5-bedroom, 4.1-bath home exemplifies luxury living at its finest. Exquisitely designed by Laura U Design Collective, this resort-style residence seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Inside, you’ll find an open floor plan featuring elegant formals and a study, along with welcoming living spaces and thoughtfully designed interiors. Ascend the grand staircase to discover the primary suite with double closets and a spa-like bathroom, as well as four guest suites. Additional highlights include a whole-house Generac 38KW generator and elevator capability. Outdoor living is elevated with a breathtaking resort-style pavilion, a turfed yard, and a fully equipped summer kitchen overlooking a pristine pool and spa oasis. This exceptional outdoor retreat offers unmatched serenity and sophistication—a rare gem in this prime, central location.
Single-familyProperty Type
2013Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$784Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes• Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Bought with Alexandra Heins• Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
This stunning home is perched on an exclusive 13,000 SF lot in WU w/ a huge turfed backyard, custom pool + pergola w/ grand summer kitchen. The perfect "quarantine at home" home! The formal entry is flanked by the study & Formal LV. Just beyond the grand staircase, is the spacious & beautiful formal DN which has a fab bar area tucked away beneath the circular staircase, w/ hidden door to storage (or potential wine room!). The large kitchen boasts a magnificent marble island w/ Brookhaven cabinetry, Miele German appliances + double dishwashers & La Forge French hardware. Open to the family room, the wall of windows across the back truly brings in this amazing backyard space. Hardwoods throughout, 11' ceilings, 4 or 5 bedrooms with 4 full & 1 half baths. Enjoy the huge master suite w/ spa-like master bath + 2 huge walk-in closets. The balcony off the master bedroom overlooks your private oasis & includes a spiral staircase for easy access to the pool & hot tub! All Info Per Seller.
HARMLS #96900717
May 29, 2014
Sold
$2.00M - $2.30M
Jan 27, 2014
Pending
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Jan 23, 2014
Listed
$2,199,900
$403/sq ft
+1
This stunning new home sits on an exclusive 13,000 square foot lot in West U with a huge 140 ft. backyard & room for a pool. Open kitchen & living area with 11ft ceilings. Custom elements include a grand circular staircase, wine room, solid wood floors, fireplace, elevator shaft, Brookhaven cabinetry, Miele German appliances & La Forge French hardware. Energy efficient features consist of a geothermal heating and cooling system, 16 SEER Lennox HVAC, 2x6 framing with cellulose insulation & more
HARMLS #81272041
Dec 16, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2013
Listed
$2,199,900
$403/sq ft
HARMLS #57269866
Jun 20, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2012
Listed
$1,999,900
$367/sq ft
HARMLS #94300838
Nov 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2011
Listed
$850,000
$156/sq ft
HARMLS #22021046
Jun 22, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2010
Listed
$950,000
$174/sq ft
HARMLS #8170350
Apr 15, 2009
Listing Removed
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Feb 18, 2008
Listed
$1,250,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1990
Sold
*
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$72,173 (+15.6%)
$2,080,000 + $1,852,147
$3,932,147
2025
$62,448 (+11.2%)
2024
$56,141 (−7.0%)
$1,885,000 + $1,208,000
$3,093,000
2023
$60,380 (+1.0%)
$1,885,000 + $1,552,573
$3,437,573
2022
$59,768 (+4.0%)
$1,755,000 + $1,316,885
$3,071,885
2021
$57,461 (+6.1%)
$1,625,000 + $1,166,604
$2,791,604
2020
$54,165 (+8.4%)
2019
$49,962 (+5.3%)
2018
$47,438
$1,300,000 + $800,000
$2,100,000
2017
$47,438 (−6.7%)
$1,300,000 + $800,000
$2,100,000
2016
$50,826 (−12.4%)
$1,300,000 + $800,000
$2,100,000
2015
$58,044 (+66.3%)
$1,300,000 + $950,000
$2,250,000
2014
$34,895 (+56.0%)
$1,040,000 + $476,287
$1,516,287
2013
$22,369 (−10.1%)
$1,040,000 + $476,287
$1,516,287
2012
$24,880 (+8.5%)
$975,000
2011
$22,933 (−10.8%)
2010
$25,699 (−8.6%)
2009
$28,102
Tax history for 6340 Mercer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$72,173 (+15.6%)
$2,080,000 + $1,852,147
$3,932,147
2025
$62,448 (+11.2%)
2024
$56,141 (−7.0%)
$1,885,000 + $1,208,000
$3,093,000
2023
$60,380 (+1.0%)
$1,885,000 + $1,552,573
$3,437,573
2022
$59,768 (+4.0%)
$1,755,000 + $1,316,885
$3,071,885
2021
$57,461 (+6.1%)
$1,625,000 + $1,166,604
$2,791,604
2020
$54,165 (+8.4%)
2019
$49,962 (+5.3%)
2018
$47,438
$1,300,000 + $800,000
$2,100,000
2017
$47,438 (−6.7%)
$1,300,000 + $800,000
$2,100,000
2016
$50,826 (−12.4%)
$1,300,000 + $800,000
$2,100,000
2015
$58,044 (+66.3%)
$1,300,000 + $950,000
$2,250,000
2014
$34,895 (+56.0%)
$1,040,000 + $476,287
$1,516,287
2013
$22,369 (−10.1%)
$1,040,000 + $476,287
$1,516,287
2012
$24,880 (+8.5%)
$975,000
2011
$22,933 (−10.8%)
2010
$25,699 (−8.6%)
2009
$28,102
*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
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
5,456
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0393160000030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
SF-1
First Single-Family District
The purpose of this district is to provide regulations to maintain and protect the City's single-family residences and neighborhoods in an area where corner lots have been divided and reoriented.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage: Attached
Auto Driveway Gate, Auto Garage Door Opener, Driveway Gate, Single-Wide Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 4
Master Bath Features: Half Bath, Double Sinks, Master Bath with Separate Shower, Master Bath with Tub, Shower Only, Vanity Area
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs, En-Suite Bath, Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet
Interior Features
Room Count: 20
Butlers Pantry, Family Room, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Gameroom Up, Study/Library, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Kitchen Desc: Breakfast Bar, Butler Pantry, Island w/ Cooktop, Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Reverse Osmosis, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Equipment
Single 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
Cooling System: Central Electric
Other Interior Features
Generator, Geothermal System, Insulated Doors, Insulated/Low-E Windows
Balcony, Crown Moulding, Dryer Included, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Prewired for Alarm System, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Water Softener - Owned, Wet Bar, Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Wine/Beverage Fridge, Wired for Sound
Countertops: Silestone Quartz
Floors: Tile, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 11'07 x 7'
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 16'03 x 11'02
Room Type: Study/Library
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 16'04 x 11'02
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 17'10 x 16'10
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 9'02 x 4'02
Room Type: Extra Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 6'11 x 5'
Room Type: Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 24'05 x 17'09
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 19'09 x 22'03
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 20'05 x 15'
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 17'05 x 14'
Room Type: Master Bath
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 11 Information
Dimensions: 12' x 12'
Room Type: Extra Room
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 12 Information
Dimensions: 17' x 10'
Room Type: Extra Room
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 13 Information
Dimensions: 16'03 x 12'08
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 14 Information
Dimensions: 13'08 x 12'10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 15 Information
Dimensions: 12'07 x 13'
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 16 Information
Dimensions: 20'3 x 17'10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 3rd Floor
Room 17 Information
Dimensions: 8'03 x 6'06
Room Type: Bath
Location: 3rd Floor
Room 18 Information
Dimensions: 17' x 7'5
Room Type: Utility
Location: 2nd Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Faces East
Siding: Stucco
Roof: Other
Foundation: Slab on Builders Pier
Water & Sewer Information
Public Sewer, Public Water
Other Exterior Features
Has Private Pool
Private Pool: Gunite, Heated, Pool With Hot Tub Attached
Exterior: Artificial Turf, Back Green Space, Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Covered Patio/Deck, Mosquito Control System, Outdoor Kitchen, Partially Fenced, Porch, Private Driveway, Spa/Hot Tub, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Full Ownership
Lot Information
Access: Automatic Gate, Driveway Gate
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: TRS 3B & 12B BLK 25 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 1
Street Surface: Concrete, Curbs, Gutters
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 039-316-000-0030
Tax Amount: $56,141
Tax Year: 2024
Total Tax Rate (%): 2.169
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 Buffalo Speedway and University Blvd., head west on University to Mercer, turn left (south) on Mercer. Home on your right at 6340 Mercer.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 532F
Community Information
No
Subdivision Lake Access YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,456
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Harris County
APN: 0393160000030
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 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
List Agent Email: deedee.howes@compass.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 • 0.8mi
7/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 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, 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.06M – $4.92M
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