$8,950,000
$840K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $63,949/month

Total Views 18,946
4 Beds
7 Baths
7,823 Sq Ft
$1,144 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wine Room
  • 5-minute walk to Museum District Southbound
  • Garage Apartment
  • Poe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community

About This Home

A masterfully-preserved piece of Houston history listed on the National Register of Historic Places combining the prestigious pedigree of acclaimed architect John F. Staub with modernized enhancements and situated on over 1.3+ acres of park-like grounds behind the exclusive gates of Shadyside. This remarkably refined 4-Bedroom residence was configured in a cruciform pattern to accentuate the fan-shaped homesite which results in serene views of the manicured gardens, ancient oaks, and sweeping lawn with reflection pool from every room. Carefully curated interiors, well-suited for artistic display, are enhanced by impeccable scale, substantial ceiling heights, and ample storage for effortless entertaining and stylish living. Owner's Retreat up with private office, luxurious bath, and bespoke dressing room. A separate staircase ascends to Bedroom #4 with ante room and private bath. A sublime sanctuary surrounded by Houston's finest parks, museums, and universities.

Listing Agent

Laura Sweeney

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0454085 Listed on: 04/25/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $174,921

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 1.36 Acre Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $700 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 7,823 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Garage Apartment
  • Circular Driveway
  • Electric Gate
  • Additional Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Poe Elementary School
  • Lanier Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Contact Listing Agent

Community Details

Overview

  • Shadyside HOA
  • Shadyside Subdivision

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$174,921

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$700 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: From 59: travel south on Main Street and continue past Mecom Fountain, turn right onto Longfellow Lane and enter through the main gate.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.3636
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Shadyside
  • Architectural Style: English, Traditional, Historic/Antique
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Thermostat, Windows
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Marble Counters, Multiple Staircases, Quartzite Counters, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Sound, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 7823.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Game Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Wine Room
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: Contact Listing Agent
  • Roof: Slate
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Storm/Security Shutters
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Detached Carport, Electric Gate

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fee: 2100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Shadyside HOA
  • Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 174921.0

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Range of Values:

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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 $139,310 $8,359,972 $4,330,750 $4,029,222
2023 $139,310 $8,359,972 $4,330,750 $4,029,222
2022 $122,697 $5,572,349 $4,330,750 $1,241,599
2021 $116,533 $5,000,000 $4,330,750 $669,250
2020 $139,065 $5,742,726 $4,330,750 $1,411,976
2019 $150,492 $5,947,261 $4,585,500 $1,361,761
2018 $120,688 $5,947,261 $4,585,500 $1,361,761
2017 $150,380 $5,947,261 $4,585,500 $1,361,761
2016 $150,380 $5,947,261 $4,585,500 $1,361,761
2015 $119,202 $5,775,000 $4,585,500 $1,189,500
2014 $119,202 $5,775,000 $4,585,500 $1,189,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Price Changed $8,950,000 -3.7% $1,144 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $9,295,000 -5.1% $1,188 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $9,790,000 -1.6% $1,251 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Off Market -- -- --
08/24/2022 08/24/22 Sold -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Sale $9,950,000 -- $1,272 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Alamo Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Old Republic Natl Ttl Ins Co
Vendors Lien -- Stewart Title
Vendors Lien -- --
Warranty Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $4,066,926 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,462,500 No Value Available
Closed $390,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 64675066

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0502260000011