When was property at 2740 Werlein Street built and last sold?

The property at 2740 Werlein Street was built in 1940 and last sold on Mar 22, 2013 for $652,500.

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Houston

77005

West University Place

2740 Werlein Avenue

Sold on Apr 27, 2026

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$1,735,000 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

2740 Werlein Avenue

West University Place, TX 77005

4 Beds

3 Baths, 1 Half Bath

3,301 Ft²

$10,294

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About This Property

Completely taken to the studs in 2015, rebuilt & expanded, this exceptional WU home sits on a dead-end street that captures the best of both worlds - timeless 1940s charm paired w/today's luxury living. Gas lanterns & a shiplap entry welcome you to gracious formals, hardwoods throughout, custom window treatments, art lighting, built-in speakers, & bathed in natural light w/windows throughout. Joyce Horn Antique doors & grass cloth wallpaper w/matching custom wall shades adorn the game rm. The family rm features arched built-ins, fireplace, & views of the turfed backyard w/mature trees. Chef's kitchen w/large island, quartzite surfaces, Thermador appliances & walk-in pantry. 4 bedrms upstairs including spacious primary suite w/marble bath & huge walk in closet. Generator, mosquito system, gated drive & a secret private access gate that leads to Wake forest with a short jaunt to Tree House Park.An exceptional opportunity, rarely available in this location.A unicorn!All info per seller

Unit Size

3,301 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.14 acres

Price per sqft

$526

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$1,774

HOA Dues

Year Built

1940

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Last updated: 6 months ago (HAR #66412213)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Apr 27, 2026	Sold	Premium
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Mar 28, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Mar 23, 2026	Listed by Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office	$1,735,000
Listed by Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1940

Effective Year Built: 2006
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 9
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 4
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 1
Exterior Walls Type: 23
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 324
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 20
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,100

Total Building Area: 1,814
Gross Building Area: 1,814
Building Area: 1,814
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,814
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: BELLE COURT
Land Acres: 0000000140
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LT 10 BLK 3 BELLE COURT

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 412300

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5255D

Account Number: 0511160030010
District: 085
Parcel: 051-116-003-0010
Block: 3
Lot: 10
Municipality: CITY OF W UNIVERSITY PLACE
Latitude: 29.7073
Longitude: -95.4218

Address

Full Address: 2740 Werlein Ave

Address - House Number: 2740
Address - Street Name: Werlein
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C014
4-Digit Zip Code: 3960
Zip Code: 77005

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 1,765

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $1,531,107
Tax Rate Code Area: 085

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.224

Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 69
Final Value: 1,147,005
High Value: 1,404,018
Low Value: 889,993

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $1,006,176

Market Land Value: $854,000
Market Improvement Value: $152,176

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $1,006,176
Assessed Land Value: $854,000
Assessed Improvements Value: $152,176

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Mar 22, 2013

Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 27, 2013
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 70
Current Sale Input Document Number: 20130141792
Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 02, 2009
Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 01, 2009
Previous Sale Amount: $509,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 70

Last Sale Mortgage

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Financing

First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ

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Comparables

About Southwest Houston

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$332,990

Sale Price/ft²

$177

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2006 ft²

Average Home Age

42.2 years

Currently For Sale

1334 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Caroline Billipp, Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Last Updated: 6 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 66412213

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