Homes for Sale/Harris County/Houston/West Houston Add
Active MLS #37176823 · 41 days on market

2438 Albans Road

Houston, TX 77005
Subdivision  ·  West Houston Add
List Price
$1.05M
$505/SF · 53.3% above neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,081
Built
1940
Lot
6,000 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.49%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary POE EL B
Middle LANIER MIDDLE A
High LAMAR H S Grad 97% B
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Welcome to 2438 Albans Rd, a beautifully maintained Southampton home on a desirable corner lot just moments from Rice Village, Rice University, the Texas Medical Center, Hermann Park, and Houston's Museum District. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring a first-floor primary suite, dedicated home office, spacious living and dining areas, and a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Filled with natural light, the home blends timeless charm with everyday comfort, while the private backyard and patio provide the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of Inner Loop living with premier dining, boutique shopping, parks, cultural attractions, and major employment centers just minutes away. A rare opportunity to own a classic home in one of Houston's most established and sought-after neighborhoods.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pantry
  • Two Bedrooms Up
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Wood
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Block
  • Driveway
  • Detached
  • Garage

Community

  • Security System Leased
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1940
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 2,081 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,081 sq ft
Foundation Block
Construction Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 7

Interior

Interior Features Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath On Main Level, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Two Bedrooms Up, Kitchen Dining Combo
Flooring Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup
Security Security System Leased

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage No
Parking Features Driveway, Detached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 6,000
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot, Side Yard
Direction Faces South

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 17
MLS Area Minor Rice/Museum District
Subdivision West Houston Add
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77005

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $15,688 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.49%
Parcel # 037-003-000-0020
Legal Description LT 20 BLK 3 WEST HOUSTON
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 7 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Primary Bedroom 19x15
Kitchen 14x11
Living Room 14x11
Family Room 19x13
Dining Room 13xx13

Second level · 2

Bedroom 24x11
Bedroom 24x12

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

Request this notice
● What this tells you

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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$7,612
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$6,305 Property tax$1,307 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $7,612

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
2.1252%
ALL 8 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.88%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
0.87%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
restaurant
Ella Coffee · 0.1mi
Einstein Bros. Bagels · 0.2mi
Grinder's Coffee Bar · 0.1mi
coffee
Ella Coffee · 0.1mi
Grinder's Coffee Bar · 0.1mi
Cavo Coffee · 0.2mi
post_office
The UPS Store · 0.1mi
United States Postal Service · 1.7mi
United States Post Office · 0.3mi
grocery
Circle K · 0.1mi
· 0.6mi
H-E-B · 0.7mi
gas_station
Valero · 0.1mi
Shell · 0.1mi
Shell · 0.4mi
bank
Chase · 0.1mi
Capital One Bank · 0.8mi
Origin Bank · 0.1mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
AT&T
5,000 / 5,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
1,000 / 75 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Copper
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
GSO Satellite
Viasat Inc
100 / 3 Mbps
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 1 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48201C SFHA NO SOURCE 48201C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
54 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 8 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 48 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-04-01. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
8 comparable sales nearby · sold median $329/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
West Houston Add
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)West Houston Add City · ZIPHouston · 77005 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision16 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
No build-year dataWill populate from the parcel roll.

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Houston Fire Department Station 16
Distance
1.1 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201412000 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$217,955
ACS 2023
Median home value
$1,319,900
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
68%
1,734 housing units
Bachelor's+
90%
Adults 25+
Median age
45.8
Population 3,840
Work from home
26%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
3%
of commuters
Below poverty
7.2%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
2438 Albans Road, Houston, TX 77005
Harris County · 29.72°N, 95.42°W
restaurant
Ella Coffee
0.1 mi · 7 within 2 mi
coffee
Ella Coffee
0.1 mi · 4 within 2 mi
post_office
The UPS Store
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
grocery
Circle K
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 14, 2026 Listed $1.05M Sandra Rubalcava
Dec 31, 1939 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Sandra Rubalcava · Coldwell Banker Universal
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Aug 15, 2026.
MLS# 37176823 · LIST DATE: Aug 14, 2026 · PARCEL: 037-003-000-0020
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