$295,900
SOLD SEP 30, 2022
Last list price

2700 Albany St Unit 3B Houston, TX 77006

Midtown Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,157 Sq Ft
$576/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to West Webster Street Park

About This Home

As of September 2022

Beautiful and very rare condo in a gated historical 1913 Villa Serena Building in Montrose, on the top floor unit overlooking a breathtaking view of Downtown Houston. Completely restored with soaring 15-foot ceilings define this space. Hardwood floors. Spacious open living with huge arched windows which line the dining room & bonus room. The expansive bedroom is large enough for a king size bed, sitting area and office area! Fantastic storage. Beautiful common gardens, pool, community elevator, security entrance and private gated parking lot adjacent to the building. The Villa Serena features a pool, hot tub and gardens for relaxing or entertaining! Water, Trash, Sewer, Pool, Ground Maintenance & Basic Cable are included in the HOA fee. Walking distance to many restaurants, shopping, Museum District, Medical Center, Downtown, Universities, public golf course and midtown parks. This historic gem is a must see! DISCOUNT FOR REMODELING!- Kitchen needs remodeling!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jay Thomas

eXp Realty LLC License #0550416

eXp Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Malika Shelton

eXp Realty LLC License #0729377

eXp Realty LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,620

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

HOA Fees

  • $576 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,157 Sq Ft Home
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Assigned Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Schools

  • Gregory-Lincoln Elementary School
  • Gregory-Lincoln Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area insurance, cable TV, ground maintenance, maintenance structure, recreation facilities, sewer, trash, water
  • Genesis Community Association
  • Villa Serena Condos
  • Villa Serena Flats Condo Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,620

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$576 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: East of Montrose on Westheimer. North on Helena, Left on Drew, Right on Albany.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Subdivision Name: Villa Serena Flats Condo
  • Entry Level: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Brick Walls, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1157.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Sunroom, Utility Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Park Building Name: VILLA SERENA
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Controlled Entrance
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Security: Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Association Fee: 576.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Genesis Community

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Insurance, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7620.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Rented $2,250 0.0% --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $2,250 0.0% $2 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Rent $2,250 +5.9% --
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Off Market $2,125 -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Rent $2,125 +1.2% --
03/20/2024 03/20/24 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold -- -- --
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2022 09/14/22 Price Changed $350,000 +18.3% $303 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Price Changed $295,900 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 For Sale $295,900 -1.3% $256 / Sq Ft
08/27/2022 08/27/22 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Price Changed $299,900 -9.1% $259 / Sq Ft
08/06/2022 08/06/22 Price Changed $329,900 +10.0% $285 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $299,900 -- $259 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

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
2023 $8,282 $374,689 $71,191 $303,498
2022 $7,528 $324,505 $61,656 $262,849
2021 $7,620 $333,646 $63,393 $270,253
2020 $7,549 $297,224 $56,473 $240,751
2019 $7,872 $297,224 $56,473 $240,751
2018 $5,596 $289,907 $55,082 $234,825
2017 $7,673 $289,907 $55,082 $234,825
2016 $8,578 $325,177 $61,784 $263,393
2015 $5,610 $325,177 $61,784 $263,393
2014 $5,610 $284,916 $54,134 $230,782
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $182,835 New Conventional
Previous Owner $234,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,989 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $167,916 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Capital Title
Special Warranty Deed -- C E Schmidt & Associates Pllc
Vendors Lien -- Kirby Title Llc
Warranty Deed -- Kirby Title Llc
Vendors Lien -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10215966

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1240560000012