$1,262,000 - $1,283,000
RENTED AUG 25, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,476 Sq Ft
$285 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wine Room
  • Home Theater
  • Dual Staircase
  • Poe Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of August 2025

Central and secluded, this Mediterranean style home is situated in a three-home gated enclave. This amenity-rich home is built to entertain. Highlights include a private heated pool/spa, fully wired theatre room, magnificent seven shower primary bath, sprawling primary wrap-around closet, 100+ bottle climate controlled wine cellar, first floor guest suite w/private entrance/full bath/kitchenette, and a garden-ready rooftop terrace with magnificent city views. This open floor plan home also offers 4/5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an attached garage, a spacious island kitchen, a two-story living room with gas log fireplace, and abundant storage on every floor. Within close proximity to Tiny Boxwoods, Tony’s, Bebidas/Kona Coffee, Oiishi, Milk and Cookies, River Oaks Park, and the Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market. Even closer, find the in-construction luxury RO District with shopping, dining, and an Auberge resort within. A short drive to Levy Park, Downtown, the medical center, and the Galleria.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Debbie Callan

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0415643 Listed on: 08/18/2025

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Aaron Sonnier

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0713912

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,844

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 4,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Electric Gate
  • Additional Parking
  • Controlled Entrance

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,476 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Alabama Courts Place Subdivision
  • Controlled Access

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/18/25
  • Long Term Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,844

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Long Term
  • Available Date: 2025-08-18

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Weslayan go east on West Alabama Street and turn right onto Alabama Court. Alabama Court adjoins the Lacrosse Unlimited parking lot. Follow Alabama Court to the end until you dead-end into the brown slatted gate. Pass through the gate and follow the street to the end. The property is the last house on the private road.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1056
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: Alabama Courts Place
  • Architectural Style: Detached, Mediterranean
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:One months rent (non-refundable)
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Travertine
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots & Pan Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Sound, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 4476.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Utility Room, Wine Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Terrace

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Controlled Entrance, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: Trash Collection
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Security System Owned, Controlled Access, 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

  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, Pet Deposit

Schools

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

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2018
Sold by
First Horizon Home Loans
Bought by
Kancewick Thomas
Current Estimated Value
$1,274,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$444,600
Outstanding Balance
$383,080
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$891,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2016
Sold by
Mengel Shawn
Bought by
First Horizon Home Loans

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2007
Sold by
Hemphill Cary Douglas
Bought by
Mengel Shawn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kancewick Thomas -- None Available
First Horizon Home Loans $656,200 None Available
Mengel Shawn -- Startex Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kancewick Thomas $444,600
Previous Owner Mengel Shawn $125,000
Previous Owner Mengel Shawn $560,000
Previous Owner Hemphill Phillip R $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Rented $7,500 0.0% --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/18/2025 08/18/25 For Rent $7,500 -- --
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 $16,844 $1,323,600 $352,750 $970,850
2023 $16,844 $1,325,000 $311,250 $1,013,750
2022 $19,223 $1,180,000 $249,000 $931,000
2021 $18,497 $975,000 $207,500 $767,500
2020 $17,472 $721,500 $207,500 $514,000
2019 $18,257 $721,500 $207,500 $514,000
2018 $18,257 $721,500 $207,500 $514,000
2017 $26,357 $1,042,386 $207,500 $834,886
2016 $26,357 $1,042,386 $207,500 $834,886
2015 $15,678 $1,042,386 $207,500 $834,886
2014 $15,678 $982,214 $166,000 $816,214
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 34909811

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0410170020606