When was property at 2801 Albans Road built and last sold?

The property at 2801 Albans Road was built in 1939 and last sold on Oct 13, 2015 for $775,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 2801 Albans Road is $1,553,930.

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Houston

77005

West University Place

2801 Albans Road

Sold on Aug 12, 2026

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$1,599,900 Last Listed Price

● House - Off Market

2801 Albans Road

West University Place, TX 77005

3 Beds

2 Baths, 1 Half Bath

2,195 Ft²

$9,587

Est. Monthly

About This Property

2801 Albans Road - Rare West University Place corner homesite offered at lot value. Exceptional opportunity to secure a coveted corner at Albans and Wakeforest - 57.5' x 110' (6,325 SF per survey, 0.145 acre) in Monticello, a highly desirable enclave blocks from Rice University, Rice Village, Medical Center, and the Museum District. West U is an independent city with top-ranked schools, police, and municipal services. FEMA Zone X - outside the 100-year floodplain. Two street frontages provide outstanding design flexibility for a custom build - corner light, side-entry garage potential, and commanding presence on a beautiful tree-lined street. Offered for a limited window prior to construction on a new custom residence - this corner will not be available again. Property is improved with an existing house conveying strictly as-is, where-is, with no value assigned to improvements; value is in the land. Interior unavailable for viewing; do not disturb. Lot walks by appointment. No repairs.

Unit Size

2,195 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.15 acres

Price per sqft

$729

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$1,731

HOA Dues

Year Built

1939

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Last updated: 2 months ago (HAR #17806268)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Aug 12, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 30, 2026	In contract	-
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Jul 24, 2026	Listed by Texas Boutique Realty	$1,599,900
Listed by Texas Boutique Realty

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1939

Effective Year Built: 1986
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 14
Building Condition: 2
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 2
Building Style: 1
Exterior Walls Type: 3
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: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,336

Total Building Area: 2,195
Gross Building Area: 2,195
Building Area: 2,195
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 2,195
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: MONTICELLO
Land Acres: 0000000146
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1001
State Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: LT 16 & TR 15 BLK 6 MONTICELLO

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 412300

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5256D

Account Number: 0590400000015
District: 085
Subdivision Tract Number: 15
Parcel: 059-040-000-0015
Block: 6
Lot: 16
Municipality: CITY OF W UNIVERSITY PLACE
Latitude: 29.7237
Longitude: -95.4223

Address

Full Address: 2801 Albans Rd

Address - House Number: 2801
Address - Street Name: Albans
Address - Suffix Type: Rd
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C005
4-Digit Zip Code: 2309
Zip Code: 77005

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 2,085

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $1,332,816
Tax Rate Code Area: 085

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2099

Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 71
Final Value: 1,127,524
High Value: 1,364,196
Low Value: 890,851

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $983,406

Market Land Value: $842,688
Market Improvement Value: $140,718

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $983,406
Assessed Land Value: $842,688
Assessed Improvements Value: $140,718

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 13, 2015

Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 16, 2015
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 20150473505
Previous Sale Recording Date: May 16, 2006
Previous Sale Contract Date: May 12, 2006
Previous Sale Amount: $501,300
Previous Sale Document Type: 70

Last Sale Mortgage

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$332,990

Sale Price/ft²

$177

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2001 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: Jorge Bolio, Texas Boutique Realty
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 17806268

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