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$1,995,000
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5808 Fordham Street

West University Place, TX 77005
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
3,824 Ft²
$12,533
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Classic West University residence with great curb appeal & exceptional location near Rice Village & Med Center. Beautifully appointed & thoughtfully designed home offers a versatile, spacious floor plan. Elegant formal living & dining rooms, plus an inviting family room w/fireplace, provide ideal space for both entertaining & everyday living. Well-equipped kitchen features double ovens, abundant storage, & center island w/gas cooktop & built-in microwave drawer. Upstairs, the primary suite includes an updated spa-inspired bath & 2 walk-in closets. 3 bedrooms, 2 updated secondary baths, & utility room complete 2nd floor. 3rd floor game room w/attached ½ bath, plus new carpet & windows. Additional highlights include 2 home offices, fenced & turfed backyard, refreshed landscaping, unfinished storage above detached 2-car garage, recent roof, new paint & wall-paper + solar panels. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready in a sought-after location. Per Seller.
Unit Size
3,824 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.11 acres
Price per sqft
$522
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$2,737
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1994

Listed By

Colleen Sherlock
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

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Last updated: 4 days ago (HAR #32810603)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 16, 2026 Listed by Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office $1,995,000
Listed by Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
May 22, 2025 Sold
Sold
Apr 24, 2025 Listed by Keller Williams Memorial $1,650,000
Listed by Keller Williams Memorial
Located in the prestigious West University, this elegant home is just a short walk from Rice Village & minutes from Rice University, Med Center, & Hermann Park.. Inside find newly refinished wood floors, a neutral color palette & large windows throughout. The spacious kitchen connects to the formal dining room & breakfast nook. The formal living room offers ample space for gatherings & the home office is adorned with herringbone wood flooring & rich oak paneling. All bedrooms upstairs provide comfort & privacy. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings & dual walk-in closets. Secondary bedrooms are spacious & a conveniently located utility room. The third floor presents a bonus space, perfect as a game room with ample storage & a half bath. The low-maintenance turfed backyard is enhanced by thoughtful landscaping that ensures privacy. The oversized detached garage provides ample storage & an unfinished space above.

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway, Oversized, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Attached/Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features: Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Formal Entry/Foyer, Prewired for Alarm System, All Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Fireplaces: 1
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 3824
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1994
Building Area Total: 3824
Other Structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
Window Features: Window Coverings
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Lot Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Lot Size Area: 0.1148
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $32,843
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Zoned
Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1994
  • Effective Year Built: 1994
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 27
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 1
  • Exterior Walls Type: 3
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Garage Square Area: 528
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 129

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,000
  • Total Building Area: 3,824
  • Gross Building Area: 3,824
  • Building Area: 3,824
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,824
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PRESTON PLACE
  • Land Acres: 0000000115
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1001
  • State Land Use Code: A1
  • Legal Description 1: LT 7 BLK 3 PRESTON PLACE

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Houston Independent School District
  • School Tax School District: HOUSTON ISD
  • Census Tract: 412300

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 5255B
  • Account Number: 0580210000007
  • District: 085
  • Parcel: 058-021-000-0007
  • Block: 3
  • Lot: 7
  • Municipality: CITY OF W UNIVERSITY PLACE
  • Latitude: 29.7199
  • Longitude: -95.4203

    Address

  • Full Address: 5808 Fordham St
  • Address - House Number: 5808
  • Address - Street Name: Fordham
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: TX
  • City Name: Houston
  • Carrier Code: C009
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2416
  • Zip Code: 77005

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 3,545
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,940,678
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 085

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.224
  • Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 1,539,879
  • High Value: 1,884,924
  • Low Value: 1,194,835

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,225,996
  • Market Land Value: $625,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $600,996

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,225,996
  • Assessed Land Value: $625,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $600,996

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 15, 2017
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 17, 2017
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 20170214417
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 01, 2010
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 30, 2010
  • Previous Sale Amount: $521,300
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 70
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5808 Fordham Street built and last sold?
The property at 5808 Fordham Street was built in 1994 and last sold on May 15, 2017 for $212,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5808 Fordham Street is $1,949,466.
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