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  • $10,600,000

    1 Longfellow Ln, Houston, TX 77005

    4beds
    9,863sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    2.05 Acres Lot
    $9,419,200 Zestimate®
    $1,075/sqft
    $1,370/mo HOA

    What's special

    Impressive landscaped groundsSumptuous primary suite
    Situated on 2+ acres in prestigious gated Shadyside with swimming pool and tennis court, this important home was designed by William Ward Watkin, notable architect for much of Rice U, the original MFAH, and other Houston Landmarks. This extensively renovated 1920’s 4/5++ Mediterranean Revival Style home w/rich historical details has high ceilings, basement and elevator. Sellers earned a “Good Brick Award”- Preservation Houston for their painstaking renovation and added a seamless 1,200 sq ft addition (Rudy Colby). Nothing compares to this architectural gem featuring stunning kitchen/baths, sumptuous primary suite w/ appointed baths/dressing rooms, impressive landscaped grounds designed by the Office of James Burnett (OJB), motor court w/2 car porte-cochere, 3 car Carriage House with full apartment above. In the heart of Houston’s bustling Museum District with proximity to Downtown, the Med Center, and the Rice University trail this is one of Houston’s most distinguished residences.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 07, 2025 at 07:08am

    Listed by:

    Victoria Minton TREC #0416847 713-398-4932,

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: HAR,MLS#: 13760486MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Basement, Breakfast Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Garage Apartment, Office, Library, Quarters/Guest House, Sun Room, Utility Room
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Half Bath, Two Primary Baths, Vanity Area
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pots/Pans Drawers, Second Sink, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Electric, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Ice Maker
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • 2 Staircases, Balcony, Crown Molding, Elevator, Elevator Shaft, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Granite And Quartz Counters
    • Flooring: Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 9,863
    • Total interior livable area: 9,863 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Attached Carport, Detached, Driveway
    • Garage spaces: 3
    • Carport spaces: 2
    • Covered spaces: 5
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
    • Exterior features: Back Green Space, Balcony, Private Tennis Court, Side Yard, Sprinkler System
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub, Bath
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 2.05 Acres
    • Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided
    Details
    • Additional structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 0502260000009

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Mediterranean
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Stucco
    • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System Owned, Fire Alarm
    • Subdivision: Shadyside
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: Courtesy Patrol, Maintenance Grounds, Limited Access Gates, Other
    • HOA fee: $4,110 quarterly
    • HOA phone: 000-000-0000
    Location
    • Region: Houston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,075/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $11,710,429
    • Annual tax amount: $111,239
    • Date on market: 10/16/2024
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
    • Ownership: Full Ownership
    • Road surface type: Asphalt
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