NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2609 Centenary St Houston, TX 77005

West University Place Area

Estimated Value: $1,844,000 - $2,048,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,252 Sq Ft
$454/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2020

Current estimated payment $12,787 / mo

223 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Room
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • West University Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Whitt Johnson Park

About This Home

As of May 2020

Elegant West University gem with designer touches. Entry with barrel ceiling opens to versatile formal living or home office. Graceful dining room with charming mural and easy access to kitchen with pass through with brick floors, wine fridge, wine rack and ample counter space for a buffet. Open concept layout is an entertainers dream. Phenomenal kitchen with over sized island, breakfast bar seating, under counter lighting, ample cabinet and counter space, wolf oven, 6 burner gas range with light and bright breakfast nook. Living room with gas fireplace, built-ins and wall of windows looking out to the over sized covered patio. Hidden study nook located off of the garage. Timeless master retreat with raised tray ceiling and private balcony with hardwood ceiling. Master bath w/custom walk-in closet, double sinks, separate vanity tub and separate shower. Generous size secondary bedrooms! Game room on second floor. Back yard features built-in grill, professional putting green & pergola.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Murray

Weichert, Realtors - The Murray Group License #0321718 Listed on: 08/23/2019

Weichert, Realtors - The Murray Group

Co-Listed By

Kendyl Mauer-Somer

Weichert, Realtors - The Murray Group License #0575038

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Rowley

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0341707

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,496

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 6,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,252 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Brick
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Kitchen

Schools

  • West University Elementary School
  • Pershing Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • Belle Court Add Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,496

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

6,100 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Co List Office Mls Id: WMRS01
  • Co List Office Phone: 713-728-2300
  • Subdivision Name: Belle Court Add
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:051-119-009-0018
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Marble Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 4252.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room, Wine Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool, Curbs

Schools

  • Elementary School: WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30496.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2019
Closed on
May 7, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jackie Murray
Weichert, Realtors - The Murray Group
Buyer's Agent
Carol Rowley
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
List Price
$1,624,900
Current Estimated Value
$1,929,241

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Interest Rate
0.0262%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2019
Closed on
Apr 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jackie Murray
Weichert, Realtors - The Murray Group
Buyer's Agent
Carol Rowley
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
List Price
$1,624,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Interest Rate
0.0262%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2016
Sold by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,256,000
Interest Rate
0.0275%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
0.0637%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Chicago Title
-- Chicago Title Sd
-- Veritas Title Partners
-- Veritas Title
-- Infinite Title Solutions Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $664,000
Previous Owner $1,256,000
Previous Owner $900,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market -- -- --
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold -- -- --
04/08/2020 04/08/20 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $1,624,900 -- $382 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $26,331 $1,816,540 $823,500 $993,040
2024 $24,989 $1,720,000 $796,050 $923,950
2023 $24,989 $1,686,472 $796,050 $890,422
2022 $27,726 $1,425,000 $768,600 $656,400
2021 $28,817 $1,400,000 $686,250 $713,750
2020 $29,502 $1,364,000 $680,625 $683,375
2019 $29,967 $1,326,600 $653,400 $673,200
2018 $25,086 $1,350,000 $571,725 $778,275
2017 $30,496 $1,350,000 $571,725 $778,275
2016 $29,267 $1,350,000 $571,725 $778,275
2015 $20,423 $1,379,000 $571,725 $807,275
2014 $20,423 $1,234,577 $490,050 $744,527
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jackie Murray

    Weichert, Realtors - The Murray Group

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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kendyl Mauer-Somer

    Weichert, Realtors - The Murray Group

    (281) 904-8199

    175 Total Sales

    Kendyl Mauer-Somer
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  • Carol Rowley

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carol Rowley

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

    (832) 277-1552

    136 Total Sales

    Carol Rowley
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 49603179

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0511190090018

Texas Harris County Houston 77005

2609 Centenary St, Houston, TX

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