This charming home offers exceptional curb appeal and a thoughtful design that flows throughout. Inside, you’ll find beautifully appointed interiors with designer finishes, elegant details, and a warm, inviting feel. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for everyday living, entertaining, or working from home. The entire second floor is dedicated to a luxurious primary suite, creating a private retreat with space for a sitting area or office and a spa-like atmosphere. Step outside to a backyard built for enjoyment, featuring a sparkling pool and ample space to relax or entertain. Blending charm, functionality, and style, this home delivers the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (5/5)
$1,895,000
3131 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
4beds
3,275sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
7,274 Square Feet Lot
$1,821,200 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling poolWarm inviting feelSpa-like atmosphereExceptional curb appealElegant detailsLuxurious primary suiteBackyard built for enjoyment
- 46 days |
- 1,018 |
- 46 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeremy Fain TREC #0633543 713-677-4337,
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Source: HAR,MLS#: 5356571
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Guest Suite, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Balcony, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar, 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, 1 Bedroom Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Slate, Stone, Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,275
- Total interior livable area: 3,275 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Double-Wide Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Side Yard, Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,274 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0600280000001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Blown-In Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Slab on Builders Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rice Court
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,547,750
- Annual tax amount: $28,409
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Contact Listing Agent
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$1,821,200
$1.73M - $1.91M
$7,917/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $1,895,000-5%$579/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+54.1%$609/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/23/2022 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$395/sqft |
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| 5/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+3.6%$395/sqft |
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| 5/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/9/2021 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$382/sqft |
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| 3/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+31.7%$382/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Listing removed | $949,000$290/sqft |
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| 8/9/2019 | Pending sale | $949,000$290/sqft |
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| 7/17/2019 | Price change | $949,000-5%$290/sqft |
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| 5/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $999,000$305/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,253 +0.5% | $1,547,750 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $22,137 -16.5% | $1,530,280 +1.4% |
| 2023 | $26,501 +54.1% | $1,508,747 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $17,192 | $1,292,814 +2.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,266,365 +40.7% |
| 2020 | $19,185 +18.6% | $900,000 -1.7% |
| 2019 | $16,170 +0.1% | $915,545 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $16,157 | $875,221 |
| 2017 | $16,157 0% | $875,221 |
| 2016 | $16,157 +15.5% | $875,221 |
| 2015 | $13,984 | $875,221 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $13,984 | $771,531 +15.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $669,194 |
| 2012 | -- | $669,194 +13.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $589,392 |
| 2010 | -- | $589,392 +3.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $571,676 +22.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $467,231 +9.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $426,888 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $388,080 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $352,800 -1.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $358,500 +6.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $336,800 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $306,200 +10% |
| 2000 | -- | $278,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West University Place
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10West University Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Pershing Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West University Elementary School
- Middle: Pershing Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77005
- West University Place
- 3131 Rice Blvd
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