$2,395,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025
Last list price

3739 Albans Rd Houston, TX 77005

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,450 Sq Ft
7,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$538 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Room
  • Home Theater
  • Garage Apartment
  • West University Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of August 2025

Nestled on a highly coveted & rare cul-de-sac street this timeless custom residence offers the best of West U. This beautifully designed home offers luxury, functionality & warmth. With the perfect downstairs entertaining space, oversized bedrooms, garage apartment, flex space & sparkling pool, this home blends traditional charm & custom architectural. Inside, you'll find formal living & dining rooms, a dedicated library, a wet bar, built in wine storage, perfect for hosting or unwinding. The chef’s kitchen features a large island, quartzite counters, a walk-in pantry, which opens to a family room with a gas log fireplace. The 3rd-floor space offers flexibility as an a guest suite or playroom. Throughout the home, enjoy custom hardwoods, beams, barreled ceilings & built in cabinetry. Outdoors, enjoy your covered patio, private pool, & detached 2-car garage with a full guest suite above. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street just moments local favorites throughout Rice Village.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Carruthers

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0636670 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Roberts

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0604816

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,971

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Apartment

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

Overview

  • Sunset Terrace Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,971

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Go West on Sunset Blvd, Right on Edloe which will turn into Albans, Albans turns into oversized Cul-de-sac, makes for wonderful quiet living! Home is on the South side of street.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1653
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Sunset Terrace
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Radiant Attic Barrier, Exposure/Shade, Insulation, Thermostat
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Stone, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Hot Tub/Spa, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 4450.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Library, Living Room, Media Room, Utility Room, Wine Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool, Curbs, Gutter(s)

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: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 38971.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2025
Closed on
Aug 18, 2025
Sold by
Lucas John E and Lucas Sydney
Bought by
Morrison Stephanie Nicole and Taylor Joseph Ryan
Seller's Agent
Ruth Carruthers
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Buyer's Agent
Jean Roberts
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
List Price
$2,395,000
Views
8

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-94.85%
Original Mortgage
$2,076,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,076,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$298,065

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2024
Closed on
Feb 16, 2024
Sold by
James Victor Edward and James Elizabeth S
Bought by
Lucas John E and Lucas Sydney
Seller's Agent
Victoria Minton
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ruth Carruthers
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
List Price
$2,425,000
Views
45

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,853,600
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Old Republic National Title In
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $77,600 Credit Line Revolving
Open $1,853,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $381,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $433,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $435,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold -- -- --
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $2,395,000 -1.2% $538 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Sold -- -- --
01/20/2024 01/20/24 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2024 01/10/24 For Sale $2,425,000 -- $545 / Sq Ft
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 $31,409 $2,152,420 $1,080,000 $1,072,420
2023 $31,409 $2,141,010 $1,080,000 $1,061,010
2022 $34,524 $1,774,414 $1,008,000 $766,414
2021 $33,868 $1,645,394 $1,008,000 $637,394
2020 $35,611 $1,646,480 $924,750 $721,730
2019 $38,028 $1,683,464 $924,750 $758,714
2018 $30,054 $1,614,200 $856,250 $757,950
2017 $38,402 $1,700,000 $856,250 $843,750
2016 $37,978 $1,700,000 $856,250 $843,750
2015 $26,555 $1,763,000 $856,250 $906,750
2014 $26,555 $1,389,440 $671,300 $718,140
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 38319548

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0681250190010