Charming 2-story bungalow on a 6,000 SF corner lot in West Houston, minutes from Rice University, the Museum District, Texas Medical Center, and The Galleria. Built in 1940, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,081 SF with primary suite on the first floor, formal living and dining, family room, and home office. Wood and tile flooring throughout. Updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, farm sink, pantry, and double-pane Low-E windows. Central A/C and heat, gas water heater, automatic sprinkler system front and back, and detached 2-car garage with opener. Inviting front and back porches, fenced yard, composition roof, and pier-and-beam foundation. Zoned to Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle, and Lamar High.
For sale
Price cut: $175K (3/11)
$925,000
2438 Albans Rd, Houston, TX 77005
3beds
2,081sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,998.21 Square Feet Lot
$892,000 Zestimate®
$444/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Home officeFenced yardFormal living and diningStainless steel appliancesFamily roomDouble-pane low-e windowsFarm sink
- 29 days |
- 1,729 |
- 44 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 29, 2026 at 03:12pm
Listed by:
Rigoberto Villarreal TREC #0615442 281-599-6548,
Keller Williams Signature
Source: HAR,MLS#: 86957926
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Freestanding Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 2 Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,081
- Total interior livable area: 2,081 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Side Yard, Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,998.21 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0370030000020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Houston Add
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $444/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $738,188
- Annual tax amount: $15,446
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: None
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$892,000
$847,000 - $937,000
$3,975/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $925,000-15.9%$444/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $1,100,000-2.2%$529/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $1,125,000-2.2%$541/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$553/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/6/2024 | Price change | $3,900-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 1/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,200-4.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/5/2023 | Price change | $4,400-8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,800+26.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/15/2020 | Listing removed | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 6/29/2020 | Price change | $3,800-5%$2/sqft |
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| 5/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 4/13/2020 | Listing removed | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 3/26/2020 | Price change | $4,000+29%$2/sqft |
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| 3/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,100-6.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Listing removed | $3,300$2/sqft |
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| 5/1/2019 | Price change | $3,300-5.7%$2/sqft |
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| 3/2/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,500+9.4%$2/sqft |
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| 11/15/2017 | Listing removed | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 10/3/2017 | Price change | $3,200-5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/11/2017 | Listed for rent | $3,400-2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 8/6/2017 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,688 +12% | $738,188 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $14,007 +1.7% | $669,433 -2.1% |
| 2023 | $13,770 +11.4% | $683,446 +21.7% |
| 2022 | $12,361 | $561,400 -0.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $563,200 -2.9% |
| 2020 | $13,914 -7.6% | $579,916 -6.7% |
| 2019 | $15,052 -0.5% | $621,580 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $15,133 | $599,000 |
| 2017 | $15,133 -5.9% | $599,000 -5.8% |
| 2016 | $16,087 | $636,214 |
| 2015 | -- | $636,214 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $422,368 +15.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $364,800 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $384,848 +30% |
| 2010 | -- | $296,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $296,000 -20.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $372,687 +76% |
| 2006 | -- | $211,750 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $192,500 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $175,000 -20.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $220,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $220,000 +11.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $197,800 +20% |
| 2000 | -- | $164,900 |
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Est. payment
$5,900/mo
Principal & interest
$4551
Property taxes
$1349
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University Place
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Poe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Lanier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Poe Elementary School
- Middle: Lanier Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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