NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2821 Amherst St Houston, TX 77005

Estimated Value: $1,579,000 - $1,999,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,503 Sq Ft
$524/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2021

Current estimated payment $11,894/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • West University Elementary School Rated A-
  • Marble Flooring
  • Marble Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2021

This classic West University home sparkles with updates and pride of ownership! Located on a prime, 7188 sf lot near Wier Park and Rice Village. Enjoy an expansive backyard with a covered gazebo for entertaining. This 4-bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home boasts large formals, study, marble/stainless kitchen with banquette, bar, and a gorgeous den with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the spacious backyard. The second level offers a large gameroom with built-ins. A primary suite with a fireplace, marble bath and office/bonus room is the icing on the cake. Sellers have taken excellent care of this home with many updates: 2021 roof, tankless hot water heater, bar/office addition. Fall in love with this charming West U home in a jewel of a location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Kaplan

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0573147 Listed on: 02/25/2021

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Parker

New Leaf Real Estate License #0537446

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,903

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 7,188 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,503 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Single Vanity
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Rice Court Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,903

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Holcombe, north on Buffalo Speedway, east on Amherst. Home will be on your right.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.165
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Rice Court
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Lighting, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Marble Counters, Pantry, Vanity, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3503.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Game Room, Living Room, Study
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard, Tennis Court(s)
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: 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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 27903.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Nicholls Robert L and Nicholls Lisa H
Bought by
Carver Curtis Ryan and Carver Lacey B
Seller's Agent
Lee Kaplan
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Parker
New Leaf Real Estate
List Price
$1,449,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,804,363

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%
Original Mortgage
$889,710
Outstanding Balance
$808,503
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$980,224

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1998
Sold by
Guthrie Stuart George and Guthrie Suzanne Schueth
Bought by
Nicholls Robert L and Nicholls Lisa H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carver Curtis Ryan -- Stewart Title
Nicholls Robert L -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carver Curtis Ryan $889,710
Previous Owner Nicholls Robert L $283,800
Previous Owner Nicholls Robert L $300,700
Previous Owner Nicholls Robert L $362,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold -- -- --
03/16/2021 03/16/21 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2021 02/24/21 For Sale $1,449,000 -- $414 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $24,168 $1,665,394 $1,042,260 $623,134
2023 $24,168 $1,670,000 $1,042,260 $627,740
2022 $28,851 $1,482,850 $970,380 $512,470
2021 $28,053 $1,489,649 $970,380 $519,269
2020 $28,312 $1,309,001 $822,690 $486,311
2019 $29,077 $1,287,200 $792,220 $494,980
2018 $22,660 $1,221,000 $700,810 $520,190
2017 $27,582 $1,221,000 $700,810 $520,190
2016 $26,287 $1,221,000 $700,810 $520,190
2015 $18,325 $1,257,643 $700,810 $556,833
2014 $18,325 $1,008,200 $609,400 $398,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lee Kaplan

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

    (281) 468-9912

    40 in this area

    105 Total Sales

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  • Daniel Parker

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Daniel Parker

    New Leaf Real Estate

    (713) 443-7265

    12 in this area

    91 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10724096

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0600340140009

Texas Harris County Houston 77005

2821 Amherst St, Houston, TX

This home is located at 2821 Amherst St, Houston, TX 77005 since 25 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,835,287, approximately $523 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 2821 Amherst St is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including West University Elementary School, Pershing Middle School, and Lamar High School.

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