Showings begin at open house on Wednesday, April 10 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Traditional brick home well-located on a prestigious street in the heart of West U. This fine home is around the corner from the neighborhood's newest park, the Jennie Hughes Park. Highlights include: large open floor-plan kitchen and great room, 6500 SF lot (HCAD), formals, gleaming hardwoods, plantation shutters, quarters/game room above garage renovated in 2011, 4 bedrooms, spacious master with fireplace. Walkable to West U Elementary, West U baseball and softball fields, and great restaurants. Property has never flooded.
Single-family (co-op)Property Type
1988Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$593Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Labanowski• Kelly Labanowski Properties
Bought with Margaret Vinson• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,067 (+5.7%)
$1,040,000 + $543,622
$1,583,622
2025
$27,509 (+6.0%)
$942,500 + $556,216
$1,498,716
2024
$25,953 (+3.5%)
$942,500 + $487,316
$1,429,816
2023
$25,080 (−1.4%)
$942,500 + $485,368
$1,427,868
2022
$25,445 (+2.7%)
$877,500 + $430,270
$1,307,770
2021
$24,768 (−6.4%)
$812,500 + $390,811
$1,203,311
2020
$26,455 (+2.0%)
$812,500 + $428,564
$1,241,064
2019
$25,933 (+5.3%)
2018
$24,622
$650,000 + $440,000
$1,090,000
2017
$24,622 (+5.6%)
$650,000 + $440,000
$1,090,000
2016
$23,316 (+9.7%)
$650,000 + $440,000
$1,090,000
2015
$21,261 (+8.3%)
2014
$19,631 (+10.3%)
$520,000 + $480,100
$1,000,100
2013
$17,792 (+0.9%)
$520,000 + $480,100
$1,000,100
2012
$17,632 (+10.4%)
$487,500 + $356,972
$844,472
2011
$15,965 (−12.7%)
2010
$18,296 (−10.2%)
2009
$20,377
Tax history for 6608 Mercer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,067 (+5.7%)
$1,040,000 + $543,622
$1,583,622
2025
$27,509 (+6.0%)
$942,500 + $556,216
$1,498,716
2024
$25,953 (+3.5%)
$942,500 + $487,316
$1,429,816
2023
$25,080 (−1.4%)
$942,500 + $485,368
$1,427,868
2022
$25,445 (+2.7%)
$877,500 + $430,270
$1,307,770
2021
$24,768 (−6.4%)
$812,500 + $390,811
$1,203,311
2020
$26,455 (+2.0%)
$812,500 + $428,564
$1,241,064
2019
$25,933 (+5.3%)
2018
$24,622
$650,000 + $440,000
$1,090,000
2017
$24,622 (+5.6%)
$650,000 + $440,000
$1,090,000
2016
$23,316 (+9.7%)
$650,000 + $440,000
$1,090,000
2015
$21,261 (+8.3%)
2014
$19,631 (+10.3%)
$520,000 + $480,100
$1,000,100
2013
$17,792 (+0.9%)
$520,000 + $480,100
$1,000,100
2012
$17,632 (+10.4%)
$487,500 + $356,972
$844,472
2011
$15,965 (−12.7%)
2010
$18,296 (−10.2%)
2009
$20,377
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
3,356
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harris County
APN
0393270000018
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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: Detached
Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Auto Garage Door Opener, Single-Wide Driveway
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Upstairs, Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor
Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Living Area - 1st Floor, Quarters/Guest House
Equipment
Single Oven
Electric Cooktop
Laundry Information
Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas Connections, Wood Burning Fireplace
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Central Gas, Zoned
Cooling System: Central Electric, Zoned
Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans
Breakfast Bar, Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, High Ceiling, Hollywood Bath, Island Kitchen, Wet Bar
Countertops: Granite
Floors: Stone, Wood
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 2nd Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 21 x 13
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Formal
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Features: Formal
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 25 x 17
Room Type: Den
Location: 1st Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 20 x 20
Exterior
Building Information
Faces East
Siding: Brick & Wood
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Slab
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, Patio/Deck
Property Information
Co-op Sale
Exemptions: Homestead,,,,,,,,,,,
Lot Information
Section Num: 1
Legal Lot Description: TR 6A BLK 36 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 1
Street Surface: Asphalt, Curbs, Gutters
Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: 039-327-000-0018
Tax Amount: $24,622
Tax Year: 2018
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 US 59 head south on Buffalo Speedway. Turn right on University, left on Mercer. House is on the west side of the street.
MLS Map Page and Grid: 532F
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,356
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Harris County
APN: 0393270000018
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: kelly@labanowski.com
Around this home
Schools
West University Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Pershing Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Lamar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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, 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.89M – $2.29M
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