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West University Place
About Homes for Sale in West University
The city of West University Place (which draws its name from neighboring Rice University) was developed in 1917 by former Tennessee governor Ben Hooper. The city was incorporated in 1924 because Houston was reluctant to extend power lines that far from the city center. A charming atmosphere, a wide variety of architectural styles and strict zoning laws, which require 40 percent of open space on every lot, have combined to make “West U” one of Houston’s most appealing locales.
Though it enjoys an urban location, surrounded by the cities of Houston, Bellaire and Southside Place, West University is known for its tree-lined streets and safe neighborhoods. Many of its street names were inspired by universities and colleges throughout the United States. The city has several distinct areas. One is called West U Downtown, a small strip of centrally located businesses. There are also about 26 subdivisions, including Rice Court, Pemberton, Colonial Terrace and Sunset Terrace.
West U offers easy access to some of Houston’s finest museums, as well as to the Medical Center, Galleria and freeway system. It has been nicknamed “The Neighborhood City” for its appeal to upper-middle-class families who ranks eighth in the wealthiest locations in Texas by per capital income.
The real estate business is booming in West University: In the city as a whole, the average per-square-foot sales price has risen more than 50 percent since 2003. Originally, West U was made up mostly of small cottages. Many of these cottages were torn down and replaced with large, two-story houses, several in the Georgian style. West University continues to develop as one of the most desirable and affluent parts of the greater Houston area.
West University Attractions
Rice Village Shopping Center
Sunset Settings
Houston Farmer Market at Rice Village
Simone on Sunset
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Some Real Estate Listings in West University Place
4039 Browning Street West University Place, TX 77005
$1,540,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,722
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
47287945
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Welcome to 4039 Browning, a custom-built residence in coveted West University Place. Prime location near Greenway Plaza, Medical Center, Galleria, and NRG Park with easy access to 59, 610, and Westpark. Meticulously crafted to withstand Mother Nature with stucco exterior, Monier Concrete tile roof, and builder's pier foundation. Location and extra thick foundation pad, flood waters have never been able to breach the home. Grand entrance with 20-ft ceilings, travertine and granite flooring downstairs, cork flooring upstairs for added warmth. Luxurious primary suite with fireplace and jetted tub. Backyard oasis with covered breezeway. Impeccable craftsmanship, prime location, and luxury amenities make this home a must-see!
6317 Buffalo Speedway West University Place, TX 77005
Open House
$2,699,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,042
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
98170392
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Impressive new construction home by the Vita Group where modern style and design are on full display. Great for entertainment with POOL on oversize 10,000 sqft lot and front and back second floor patios. Spacious plan with so many high end features like 12' ceiling, large covered patio with big sliding doors, 38 Kalamazoo K750HB grill , Generac 24KW GENERATOR. TOTO toilets, RW Flooring engineered hardwood w 50 year warranty, LED mirrors in all bathrooms, Master Badeloft tub - sink, Daltile tiles, European Madeval cabinets in kitchen-bathroom-mudroom - and closets, Wolf/Subzero appliances and large RAM windows for natural lights throughout the house. Home office/study room at the first floor, primary bedroom at the second floor along with other 3 rooms and game room. 16' high 3 car garage has all CMU walls and elevator shaft. Metal flat roof has 2 rooftop terraces with 10 yr warranty, facing backyard and front street. Pool is finished and working on final inspection. Home is staged.
2632 Arbuckle Street Houston, TX 77005
Open House
$1,998,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,030
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
22531900
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Making its debut to the market is this gorgeous 4-5BD/4.1BA home featuring an expansive, flexible layout, and charming outdoor space with a pool in wonderful West University Place. Step inside to discover high ceilings & newly installed LED lighting throughout that rise over newly installed hardwood floors. The gracious foyer is flanked by formal living and dining rooms. Ahead, the large family room welcomes indoor-outdoor living and entertaining on a lovely patio with a pool! Enjoy a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and a breakfast room, plus a spacious study with built-ins and a powder room. Above, the owner's suite boasts double closets and a spa bathroom. A laundry room plus a secondary suite and two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. With a closet and attached bath, the game room could easily serve as a fifth bedroom. A gated driveway and attached garage add parking to this exceptional home a short distance from Rice Village amenities, Rice University & Texas Medical Center.
5502 Auden Street Houston, TX 77005
Open House
$1,975,000
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,115
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
68349608
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Indulge in the charm of this exceptional West U home, boasting an expansive lot w/ 13,329 square feet (per survey). Updated with designer touches including wallpaper, window coverings, lighting, and triple pane windows, this residence offers it all. The chef-inspired kitchen has an 8-burner range, vent hood, ss sink, spacious island, and soaring ceilings. Spanning 4,115 square feet, this residence features a study or formal living room, a large formal dining room, a playroom, plus a wet bar serving both the dining room and the spacious family room w/ cozy fireplace. With five bedrooms, including a convenient nanny suite, there's ample space for everyone. The primary suite, located on the first floor, provides a serene sanctuary. Step outside into an outdoor haven, complete with a patio, pergola, summer kitchen, turfed backyard, room for a pool, already equipped with a putting green for added entertainment. This is truly a retreat where relaxation meets luxury. *All info per seller.
5600 Community Drive Houston, TX 77005
$525,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
900
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
70004619
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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DO NOT DISTRUB TENANTS! Rented month to month at $2000/mo... DID NOT FLOOD! NOW SHOWINGS UNTIL CONTRACT ACCEPTED. PRICED AT LOT VALUE, INVESTOR/BUILDER DEAL-DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS -VERY RENTABLE 2-1-1, NEWER A/C, SELF LEVELING 1 INCH TRAVERTINE STONE FLOORS HAVE REPLACED WOOD FLOORS.....HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER WEST U LOCATION, GREAT SCHOOLS, ON LARGER 5800 SQ FT LOT, NO REAR NEIGHBORS -BACKS UP TO RR TRACKS-NO HORN NO BLOW ZONE, HOME/LOT NEXT DOOR IS 75 FT WIDE, NEAR parks, WEST U schools, shopping, CITY sports/pool/rec center, MED Center, LOWEST PRICED WEST U LOT!
3823 Browning Street West University Place, TX 77005
$1,998,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,180
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
86727643
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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This meticulously maintained home offers perfect blend of sophistication, comfort, and quintessential West U lifestyle. Abundance of natural light throughout residence creates warm and inviting atmosphere. First floor welcomes you with expansive formal living and dining areas ideal for entertaining guests. Updated kitchen, adorned with quartz countertops, seamlessly connects to spacious breakfast room and family room perfect for cozy gatherings. Massive primary bedroom is true retreat, complete with cove ceilings that add elegant touch. En-suite primary bathroom with dual sinks, double walk-in closets, walk-in shower, oversized tub provides luxurious functional space. Two secondary bedrooms with cathedral ceilings, enhancing sense of space and grandeur. Fourth bedroom comes with private bath, offering privacy and convenience. Escape to serenity on screened porch overlooking tranquil goldfish pond and lush green space, offering peaceful retreat. Schedule your private tour today!
2812 Quenby Avenue West University Place, TX 77005
$2,850,000
4
Beds
5
Baths
4,400
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
52361724
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Introducing an exceptional new construction home by Covington Builders. A harmonious blend of modern elegance and timeless design. The home has 4 ensuite bedrooms, 5 baths, game room, and a home office. A culinary enthusiast's dream - gourmet kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Wolf/SubZero appliances, huge breakfast bar w/seating for 6, walk-in pantry, butler's pantry, mud room, wine alcove, and breakfast room with walls of windows. The spacious living room is open to the kitchen and boasts oversized windows, allowing for seamless indoor/outdoor living. The home office has an adjacent full bath with a shower. The second-floor is an elegant primary suite with a spacious marble bath. Spacious game room with doors. Wide plank 12 hardwoods throughout. Covered patio w/grill, manicured yard, and turf. Prime West U, just blocks from the village!
6319 Westchester Avenue West University Place, TX 77005
$3,499,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,117
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
13292245
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Gorgeous new construction home by Regan Custom Homes in the heart of West University. This home is adorned by a stainless, Wolf Sub-Zero commercial kitchen, perfect for the inspired chefs, white oak hardwood floors(except wet areas), two fantastic game rooms and study. Kitchen opens up unto the remarkable family room and downstairs game room;kitchen includes a wonderful kitchen island/breakfast bar. Butler's pantry includes sink and ice maker. 11' ceilings down and 10' ceilings up, elevator ready. Enjoy your brunch on the veranda outside with your stunning outdoor kitchen. 6319 Westchester has a lovely tree canopy and is close proximity to Tiny's Restaurant and Milk and Cookies;Rice Village, specialty boutiques, Whole Foods and specialty restaurants. Your new construction home awaits you! All info per seller
4022 Coleridge Street West University Place, TX 77005
$1,985,000
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,762
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
48157364
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Fall in love with this gorgeous five-bedroom home with a pool in the heart of West U! This home boasts stylish and welcoming interiors that will make your heart sing. The gracious floor plan includes a first floor bedroom with ensuite bath, formal dining and living rooms connected by a double sided fireplace, and a spacious family room open to a beautiful, Chef's kitchen with high-end stainless appliances. Second floor offers four bedrooms including a large primary bedroom suite, plus an upstairs study or game room. Outside, a picturesque yard with a pool added in 2023 and artificial turf is perfect for enjoying Texas summers! Many updates including 2022 hot water heaters, turf, kitchen venthood, iron gates, fence, audio system and more. All Info Per Seller*
6604 Vanderbilt Street West University Place, TX 77005
$2,750,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,922
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
96025408
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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The owners worked with Kurt Aichler as their architect and Bardwell Builders to custom build this very special home on a 9,000 (HCAD) sq. ft. lot on the corner of Vanderbilt and Carnegie. Most likely this is one you have admired when driving down Vanderbilt. In addition to the 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths, there is a lovely library/study on the first floor, a game room or upstairs study on the second floor, a sunroom on the first floor that overlooks the lovely lap pool, recently professionally landscaped front and backyard, a new roof (March, 2024), glorious natural light throughout, ensuite bathrooms for each bedroom, a fabulous cook's kitchen with honed slate counters, Bulter's pantry, a large walk-in pantry and 2 woodburning fireplaces. The entry is stunning along with the curved staircase. There is also a back staircase. The seller also recently added new fences and painted the exterior. This one is special so call your agent to schedule a showing. All per Seller
6344 Brompton Road West University Place, TX 77005
Open House
$5,217,000
5
Beds
8
Baths
8,082
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
57034668
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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This masterfully crafted custom home is situated on a prime, oversized 20,000 Sq Ft corner lot on a notable tree-lined street. 6344 Brompton Road is the last home designed by acclaimed Houston architect Preston Bolton, named an AIA fellow in 1967 and the recipient of many design awards, whose work was frequently showcased in national publications. Interior features include an impressive wood-paneled library, an elegant dining room with hand-painted Stark wallcovering, and an art-deco movie theater with stadium seating. The chef's kitchen boasts a complete Sub-Zero/Wolf appliance package and Thassos marble countertops throughout. This impeccably detailed home is finished with antique brick, limestone window moldings & columns, and a slate tile roof. Stunning architectural landscape, pool, and courtyard design plans prepared by Thompson + Hanson, an esteemed design and build firm, are included with the sale of the home.
6136 Kirby Drive West University Place, TX 77005
$1,995,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,823
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
10173632
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Price Type
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Stunningly designed by Gordon Wittenberg, built by Peter Serebrenik and updated extensively by the current owners. Indoor/outdoor open living in main house with large terraces on each floor connecting to main house. Sophisticated and very private- exceptional reputation for quality build out. Primary house consists of two bedrooms and full bath on first floor, open kitchen, living and dining on second floor and primary suite on third floor. Separate studio/quest quarters with full bath. Elevator to all three floors. Pool. Generator. Parking for up to 5 cars. Outdoor entertaining area off of main kitchen with Tandoor Oven. Custom built panels for appliances in main kitchen. Wine refrigeration for approx. 300 bottles. Primary bedroom with walnut wall. Primary closet with aluminum and glass floor to ceiling build out and leather drawers. Access to 3rd flr terrace. Close proximity to everything Rice Village has to offer-this home is truly one of a kind and not to be missed. All per Seller