When was property at 4638 Merwin Street built and last sold?

The property at 4638 Merwin Street was built in 1955 and last sold on Jul 20, 2023 for $1,662,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 4638 Merwin Street is $1,961,889.

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Houston

77027

Afton Oaks

4638 Merwin Street

Map

$1,995,000

● House - For Sale

4638 Merwin Street

Houston, TX 77027

4 Beds

4 Baths, 1 Half Bath

4,557 Ft²

$13,315

Est. Monthly

$91

HOA / Fees

About This Property

Custom built by Sherpa Builders, a boutique Houston builder who completes a handful of homes each year to preserve true craftsmanship. Built w/ 2x6 framing & a full foam insulation envelope for superior strength & freeze protection, & PEX plumbing. That craftsmanship shows, from shop built cabinetry w/ true dovetail joinery to wide plank wood floors & Hansgrohe fixtures, all beyond standard spec grade finishes. The 1st floor primary suite is a retreat w/ an ensuite featuring dual vanities w/ waterfall faucets, soaking tub, walk-in shower & custom closet. The main level offers a home office & an open concept kitchen/living/dining space anchored by Thermador appliances, quartz counters & a fireplace. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, a game room & a flex bonus room. Outside, a covered patio w/ a summer kitchen & 3 car garage w/ epoxy floors. An EV charger, tankless water heater & smart security round out the modern conveniences. Minutes to 59, 610, The Galleria & Memorial Park in Afton Oaks.

Unit Size

4,557 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.20 acres

Price per sqft

$438

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$3,428

HOA Dues

$91

Year Built

1955

Listed By

Kyla Phung Linn

[email protected]

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

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Last updated: 3 days ago (HAR #62840783)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Sep 24, 2026	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
Sep 23, 2026	Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston	$1,995,000
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Jul 22, 2026	Withdrawn	-
Withdrawn
Jul 7, 2026	Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston	$2,150,000
Listed by Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

	Custom built by Sherpa Builders, a boutique Houston builder who completes a handful of homes each year to preserve true craftsmanship. Built w/ 2x6 framing & a full foam insulation envelope for superior strength & freeze protection, & PEX plumbing. That craftsmanship shows, from shop built cabinetry w/ true dovetail joinery to wide plank wood floors & Hansgrohe fixtures, all beyond standard spec grade finishes. The 1st floor primary suite is a retreat w/ an ensuite featuring dual vanities w/ waterfall faucets, soaking tub, walk-in shower & custom closet. The main level offers a home office & an open concept kitchen/living/dining space anchored by Thermador appliances, quartz counters & a fireplace. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, a game room & a flex bonus room. Outside, a covered patio w/ a summer kitchen & 3 car garage w/ epoxy floors. An EV charger, tankless water heater & smart security round out the modern conveniences. Minutes to 59, 610, The Galleria & Memorial Park in Afton Oaks.
Jul 20, 2023	Sold	Premium
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Apr 13, 2023	Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty	$1,950,000
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

	Great value for this completed new construction by Sherpa Builders in Afton Oaks with well thought-out floorplan, curated interior design, and premium construction. The home features a three car garage and primary bedroom plus study on the first floor. The island kitchen opens to the living and dining areas. Gameroom, three additional bedrooms with en-suite baths plus an additional flex room which could be an exercise room, home office, or fifth bedroom are on the second floor. Covered outdoor entertaining pavilion with summer kitchen. Large backyard with room for a pool. Construction features include 2 x 6 wood framing, 5/8” drywall, hardwood and porcelain tile floors, Marvin windows, Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, Toto toilets, and Thermador appliances. An exceptional opportunity for a new construction home of this quality with these features inside The Loop in desirable Afton Oaks.
Jun 16, 2021	Sold	Premium
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Mar 17, 2021	Listed by Greenwood King Properties	$549,000
Listed by Greenwood King Properties

	Fantastic opportunity to build your dream home on this large lot or renovate existing property. Conveniently located near Highland Village, Downtown, Galleria, and Greenway Plaza.

Property Highlights

Garage

Fireplace

Parking Details

Has Garage

Attached Garage

Parking Features: Attached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway

Garage Spaces: 3

Interior Details

Half Bathrooms: 1

Full Bathrooms: 4

Interior Features: Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound, Formal Entry/Foyer, Prewired for Alarm System, 3 Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances: Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Flooring Type: Tile, Wood

Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Has Fireplace

Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log

Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 4557

Architectural Style: Contemporary

Year Built Source: Builder

Year Built: 2022

Builder Name: Sherpa Builders

Building Area Total: 4557

Construction Materials: Stucco

Patio and Porch Features: Covered

Lot Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Lot Size Area: 0.2045

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.2045

Lot Size Square Feet: 8908.02

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Annual Amount: $41,137

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Heating Type: Natural Gas, Zoned

Sewer : Public Sewer

Location Details

HOA Fee: $1,090

HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1955

Effective Year Built: 1955
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 8
Building Condition: 6
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
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 7
Garage Square Area: 380
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 8
Pool Type: 0
Location Influence Type: 129

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 8,910

Total Building Area: 2,114
Gross Building Area: 2,465
Building Area: 2,114
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 2,114
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: AFTON OAKS SEC 3
Land Acres: 0000000205
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 1000
State Land Use Code: C1
Legal Description 1: LT 17 BLK 14 AFTON OAKS SEC 3

Neighborhood

School District Name: Houston Independent School District

School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
Census Tract: 411600

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 5156D

Account Number: 0772460140017
District: 061
Parcel: 077-246-014-0017
Block: 14
Lot: 17
Municipality: CITY OF HOUSTON
Latitude: 29.7312
Longitude: -95.4535

Address

Full Address: 4638 Merwin St

Address - House Number: 4638
Address - Street Name: Merwin
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: TX
City Name: Houston
Carrier Code: C066
4-Digit Zip Code: 6718
Zip Code: 77027

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 2,458

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $1,117,019
Tax Rate Code Area: 061

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $507,300

Market Land Value: $507,300

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $507,300
Assessed Land Value: $507,300

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 20, 2023

Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 21, 2023
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 68
Current Sale Input Document Number: 274649
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 21, 2021
Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 16, 2021
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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Comparables

About Central Houston

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$565,000

Sale Price/ft²

$261

Above Asking

51.42%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2379 ft²

Average Home Age

32.3 years

Currently For Sale

2108 Listings

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Listed by: Kyla Phung Linn, Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 62840783

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