3117 Albans Road
West University Place, TX 77005
$1,599,000
3117 Albans Road sits on a beautiful, tree-lined block in the highly sought-after Monticello section of West University Place. WIDE 6,875 SF LOT located in Flood Zone X, OUT OF THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN. Mature trees canopy the street, and the wonderful homes along this special block create a true estate setting for your dream home. Just ONE BLOCK FROM WIER PARK, enjoy shaded playgrounds, picnic tables, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, and green space. Stroll to Tiny’s, Milk & Cookies, Osteria di Mercato, and walk to Rice Village restaurants and shops. Easy access to Rice University, the Texas Medical Center, the Museum District, Greenway Plaza, and Downtown Houston. Experience the walkable, small-town charm and strong sense of community that makes West University Place one of Houston’s most coveted neighborhoods. Bring your architect and build on Albans!
| Listing Id: | 6683538 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,599,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,844 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $26,452 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.1566 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | West University Place |
| County Or Parish: | Harris |
| Subdivision: | Monticello |
| Postal Code: | 77005 |
| Year Built: | 1939 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, and Washer |
| Room Type: | BreakfastRoomNook, Den, DiningRoom, FamilyRoom, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 3 |
| Building Area Total: | 1,844.0 |
| Community Features: | CommunityPool, Curbs |
| Construction Materials: | Brick, WoodSiding |
| Cooling: | Central Air and Electric |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | North |
| Directions: | Head south on Buffalo to Albans Road. Take a left heading east on Albans. The property will be on the south side of the street. |
| Elementary School: | WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| Elementary School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Exterior Features: | Deck, Fence, IrrigationSprinklers, PavedDriveway, Patio, PrivateYard, TennisCourts |
| Fencing: | BackYard |
| Fireplace Features: | WoodBurning |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Tile, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | PillarPostPier |
| Heating: | Central, Gas |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON) |
| High School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Interior Features: | AllBedroomsDown, BreakfastBar, CrownMolding, DoubleVanity, GraniteCounters, Pantry, ShowerOnly, TubShower, Vanity |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | Subdivision, BacksToGreenbeltPark |
| Lot Size Area: | 6,875.0 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 62.5 x 110 |
| Lot Size Source: | Survey |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 27 - Houston |
| MLS Area Major: | 17 |
| MLS Area Minor: | West University/Southside Area |
| Original List Price: | $1,599,000 |
| Ownership: | Full Ownership |
| Parcel Number: | 059-039-000-0003 |
| Parking Features: | ElectricGate |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Patio |
| Postal City: | West University Place |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2147 |
| Public Survey Section: | 0 |
| Road Surface Type: | Concrete |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Security Features: | SecurityGate, SmokeDetectors |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 1 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 3,117 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Universal Property: | US-48201-N-0590390000003-R-N |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1193000840 |
| Current Price: | $1,599,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48201 |
| Record Signature: | -2,111,602,980 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:059-039-000-0003 |
Listing Courtesy of: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Kasteena G Parikh
281-772-5224
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