$1,895,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
Last list price

4039 Swarthmore St Houston, TX 77005

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,946 Sq Ft
5,700 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 15, 2026

$480 Per Sq Ft

6 on Market

Highlights

  • Garage Apartment
  • Dual Staircase
  • Traditional Architecture
  • West University Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Colonial Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Fabulous West U home on a coveted corner lot adjacent to Colonial Park & Pool—West U’s largest green space with a resort-style pool, tennis courts, expansive field, pavilion, and playgrounds. This light-filled home features high ceilings, oversized windows, designer wallpaper, and custom window treatments throughout. Generous living spaces offer both comfort and sophistication, with a light-filled family room, built-ins, and fireplace opening seamlessly to the kitchen and breakfast area—ideal for entertaining. Upstairs includes a spacious primary suite with soaking tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and two walk-in closets, along with three secondary bedrooms and laundry room. Additionally, a flexible bonus space with full bath features private access above the garage and is perfect for guest qtrs., office, or gym. Backyard features turf and a charming patio with summer kitchen, plus the added benefit of a whole-home generator for peace of mind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elissa Kirkham

Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office License #0575728 Listed on: 04/06/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Kane

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0815266

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,486

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 5,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Radiant Barrier

Interior Spaces

  • 3,946 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dual Staircase
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Self-Closing Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • 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

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

Community Details

  • Collegeview Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,486

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

5,700 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1309
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Collegeview
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Radiant Attic Barrier, Appliances, Insulation, Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:059-167-033-0001
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Multiple Staircases, Self-closing Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3946.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • 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, Electric Dryer 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

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: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30486.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2026
Closed on
May 13, 2026
Sold by
Goeres Bryson and Goeres Jamie G
Bought by
Bolen Constance and Bolen Nile
Seller's Agent
Elissa Kirkham
Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Kane
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,895,000
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.15%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$627,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2016
Closed on
Jan 13, 2017
Sold by
Smith Iain Douglas Glbert and Smith Killian Glibert
Bought by
Goeres Bryson G and Goeres Jamie F
Seller's Agent
Laura Mayer
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Virginia Andrews Jackson
New Leaf Real Estate
List Price
$1,395,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2010
Sold by
Castle William H and Castle Heather W
Bought by
Smith Iain Douglas Gilbert and Smith Killian Gilbert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,065,750
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2009
Sold by
Cooper Daniel E and Cooper Kimberly R
Bought by
Castle William H and Castle Heather W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1999
Sold by
Lhc Homes Venture
Bought by
Cooper Daniel E and Cooper Kimberly R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,500
Interest Rate
7.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1998
Sold by
Semands Robert W and Semands Denise
Bought by
Lhc Homes Venture

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,516,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Old Republic National Title In
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- Etc
Warranty Deed -- Houston Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Alamo Title
Vendors Lien -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,065,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $62,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,516,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/15/2026 05/15/26 Sold -- -- --
04/12/2026 04/12/26 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2026 04/06/26 For Sale $1,895,000 +35.8% $480 / Sq Ft
01/17/2017 01/17/17 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2016 12/13/16 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $354 / 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
2025 $15,929 $867,840 $855,000 $12,840
2024 $15,752 $867,840 $855,000 $12,840
2023 $15,752 $799,440 $786,600 $12,840
2022 $14,667 $753,840 $741,000 $12,840
2021 $14,343 $696,840 $684,000 $12,840
2020 $15,072 $696,840 $684,000 $12,840
2019 $15,097 $668,340 $655,500 $12,840
2018 $13,812 $611,425 $598,500 $12,925
2017 $13,812 $611,425 $598,500 $12,925
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25970547

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0591670330001

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