2438 Albans Rd Houston, TX 77005
University Place NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,153/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Traditional Architecture
- Corner Lot
- Poe Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
About This Home
Charming 2-story bungalow on a 6,000 SF corner lot in West Houston, minutes from Rice University, the Museum District, Texas Medical Center, and The Galleria. Built in 1940, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,081 SF with primary suite on the first floor, formal living and dining, family room, and home office. Wood and tile flooring throughout. Updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, farm sink, pantry, and double-pane Low-E windows. Central A/C and heat, gas water heater, automatic sprinkler system front and back, and detached 2-car garage with opener. Inviting front and back porches, fenced yard, composition roof, and pier-and-beam foundation. Zoned to Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle, and Lamar High.
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Signature Brokerage Phone: 281-599-6548 License #0615442 Listed on: 03/03/2026
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, March 21, 202612:00 to 2:30 pm3/21/2026 12:00:00 PM +00:003/21/2026 2:30:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,446
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Corner Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Cement Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,081 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Farmhouse Sink
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Double Vanity
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
- Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Poe Elementary School
- Lanier Middle School
- Lamar High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Programmable Thermostat
Community Details
- West Houston Add Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,007 | $738,188 | $621,000 | $117,188 |
| 2024 | $14,007 | $669,433 | $513,000 | $156,433 |
| 2023 | $14,007 | $683,446 | $513,000 | $170,446 |
| 2022 | $12,361 | $561,400 | $513,000 | $48,400 |
| 2021 | $13,126 | $563,200 | $513,000 | $50,200 |
| 2020 | $14,043 | $579,916 | $513,000 | $66,916 |
| 2019 | $15,729 | $621,580 | $486,000 | $135,580 |
| 2018 | $15,157 | $599,000 | $486,000 | $113,000 |
| 2017 | $15,146 | $599,000 | $486,000 | $113,000 |
| 2016 | $16,087 | $636,214 | $486,000 | $150,214 |
| 2015 | -- | $636,214 | $486,000 | $150,214 |
| 2014 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 03/11/26 | Price Changed | $925,000 | -15.9% | $444 / Sq Ft |
| 03/03/2026 03/03/26 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | 0.0% | $529 / Sq Ft |
| 08/24/2025 08/24/25 | Off Market | $3,300 | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2024 06/03/24 | Rented | $3,450 | -11.5% | -- |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/06/2024 05/06/24 | Price Changed | $3,900 | -7.1% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 01/18/2024 01/18/24 | For Rent | $4,200 | +40.0% | -- |
| 12/31/2021 12/31/21 | Off Market | $3,000 | -- | -- |
| 12/30/2021 12/30/21 | Off Market | $3,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/14/2020 09/14/20 | Rented | $3,300 | -17.5% | -- |
| 08/15/2020 08/15/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/26/2020 03/26/20 | For Rent | $4,000 | +33.3% | -- |
| 06/09/2019 06/09/19 | Rented | $3,000 | -9.1% | -- |
| 05/10/2019 05/10/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2019 04/26/19 | For Rent | $3,300 | +10.0% | -- |
| 11/30/2017 11/30/17 | Rented | $3,000 | -11.8% | -- |
| 10/31/2017 10/31/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/11/2017 09/11/17 | For Rent | $3,400 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Vendors Lien | -- | Stewart Title | |
| Vendors Lien | -- | Stewart Title Houston Div | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $410,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $280,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 86957926
APN: 0370030000020
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