$853,028 - $1,151,000
RENTED MAR 17, 2025

6608 Weslayan St Houston, TX 77005

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,283 Sq Ft
$455 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Traditional Architecture
  • West University Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming traditional home in West University Place, conveniently located with easy access to the Texas Medical Center, Greenway, and Downtown. This residence is close to various restaurants, shops, and the West U pool and park. It features three bedrooms on the second floor,  lovely formal rooms with hardwood flooring, and a well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, washer, and dryer, which are included in the lease. The home offers two flexible spaces; the sunroom can be an office or a playroom, and the previously converted garage now serves as a full bedroom with an attached bath (optional 4th bedroom, which is air-conditioned only). Enjoy the lovely patio area in the backyard and the convenience of a circular driveway for easy entry and exit. Experience all the best living has to offer inside the loop in fabulous West University Place—No garage, carport with circular driveway.All info per owner

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Michele Scheffer

Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office License #0480696 Listed on: 01/31/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Savanna Stone

Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office License #0830151

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,283 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Single Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 1/31/25
  • Long Term Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • Collegeview Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,709

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Long Term
  • Available Date: 2025-01-31

Listing Details

  • Directions: Exit Weslayan from 59, cross over University, between Bellaire and University.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.109
  • Subdivision Name: Collegeview
  • Architectural Style: Detached, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: PetDepositDescription:$1000 PER PET NON REFUNDABLE
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Free Standing
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Laminate Counters, Tub Shower, Vanity, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2283.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Sunroom
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Tennis Court(s)
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Detached Carport, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Yard Maintenance
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional, Pet Deposit

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2006
Sold by
Leake Jennifer
Bought by
Balbin Chelfor and Hofstede Theresa M
Current Estimated Value
$1,039,507

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Outstanding Balance
$204,479
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Estimated Equity
$860,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2004
Sold by
Cowan M Benjamin and Cowan Jennifer L
Bought by
Leake Robert and Leake Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,920
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1999
Sold by
Davies Anthony N and Davies Muffet H
Bought by
Cowan M Benjamin and Cowan Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
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
Balbin Chelfor -- Stewart Title Co
Leake Robert -- Stewart Title Houston Div
Cowan M Benjamin -- Charter Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balbin Dhelfor $220,000
Open Balbin Chelfor $345,000
Previous Owner Leake Robert $249,920
Previous Owner Cowan M Benjamin $225,000
Previous Owner Cowan M Benjamin $216,000
Closed Cowan M Benjamin $12,000
Closed Leake Robert $46,875
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Price Changed $3,200 -4.5% $1 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Rent $3,350 -- --
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 $10,709 $590,000 $427,500 $162,500
2023 $10,709 $590,000 $427,500 $162,500
2022 $10,090 $518,606 $370,500 $148,106
2021 $8,457 $410,853 $342,000 $68,853
2020 $10,300 $476,228 $342,000 $134,228
2019 $10,496 $464,640 $327,750 $136,890
2018 $10,746 $475,700 $299,250 $176,450
2017 $10,746 $475,700 $299,250 $176,450
2016 $10,746 $475,700 $270,750 $204,950
2015 $9,097 $484,203 $281,580 $202,623
2014 $9,097 $395,300 $237,120 $158,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 61818368

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0561890000010