Situated on 2+ acres in prestigious gated Shadyside with swimming pool and tennis court, this important home was designed by William Ward Watkin, notable architect for much of Rice U, the original MFAH, and other Houston Landmarks. This extensively renovated 1920’s 4/5++ Mediterranean Revival Style home w/rich historical details has high ceilings, basement and elevator. Sellers earned a “Good Brick Award”- Preservation Houston for their painstaking renovation and added a seamless 1,200 sq ft addition (Rudy Colby). Nothing compares to this architectural gem featuring stunning kitchen/baths, sumptuous primary suite w/ appointed baths/dressing rooms, impressive landscaped grounds designed by the Office of James Burnett (OJB), motor court w/2 car porte-cochere, 3 car Carriage House with full apartment above. In the heart of Houston’s bustling Museum District with proximity to Downtown, the Med Center, and the Rice University trail this is one of Houston’s most distinguished residences.
Pending
$10,600,000
1 Longfellow Ln, Houston, TX 77005
4beds
9,863sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
2.05 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,075/sqft
$1,370/mo HOA
What's special
- 46 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2025 at 02:44pm
Listed by:
Victoria Minton TREC #0416847 713-398-4932,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HAR,MLS#: 13760486

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Two Primary Baths, Vanity Area
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pots/Pans Drawers, Second Sink, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Ice Maker, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 2 Staircases, Balcony, Crown Molding, Elevator, Elevator Shaft, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor
- Flooring: Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,863
- Total interior livable area: 9,863 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Attached Carport
- Garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 5
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Back Green Space, Balcony, Tennis Court(s), Side Yard, Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 2.05 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided, 2 Up to 5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0502260000009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shadyside
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $4,110 quarterly
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,075/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,710,429
- Annual tax amount: $111,239
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: See Listing Agent
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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