1944 Portsmouth St

Houston, TX 77098

$1,095,000
Price
3
Beds
3,621 Sq. Ft.
$302 / Sq. Ft.
3,621
Sq. Ft.
$302
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
a front view of a house with trees
A private entrance lies just beyond the gated pedestrian entry, highlighted by striking double Magnolia wood doors that set the tone for the home’s refined design and craftsmanship.
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink wooden cabinets and a granite counter tops
a view of a backyard
a view of porch with a backyard
Step out onto a spacious urban rooftop terrace showcasing sweeping views of the downtown skyline. Perfectly connected to the third-floor game and media room, this inviting space features high ceilings, a fireplace that creates the ideal ambiance, and a ceiling fan for year-round comfort—making it the perfect setting for both relaxing evenings and vibrant gatherings.
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with lots of counter top space
a kitchen with granite countertop lots of counter top space and stainless steel appliances
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a stove
a living room with stainless steel appliances furniture a fireplace and a kitchen view
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bathroom with a toilet a sink and mirror
a view of staircase with wooden floor and white walls
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan
a white bath tub sitting next to a white toilet
a bathroom with a tub shower vanity and a sink
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a mirror and a shower
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a spacious bathroom with a granite countertop sink mirror and a bathtub
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a living room with furniture
Additional view of the spacious secondary bedroom, offering generous proportions, high ceilings, and versatile space for comfort and style.
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet a mirror and shower curtain
a kitchen with a sink and cabinets
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with a bed and window
a bathroom with a bathtub and shower
a living room with furniture gym equipment and a flat screen tv
a view of a livingroom with workspace and a window
a view of a swimming pool with sitting area
a view of building with small space and a car park in front of it
a view of a balcony
a bathroom with a sink a vanity and a mirror

Description

Elegant freestanding French-inspired home blending timeless charm with modern sophistication in the heart of Upper Kirby/Montrose. Surrounded by the city’s hottest restaurants, shops, and entertainment, this residence offers coveted 1st floor living with 11’ ceilings, reclaimed brick accents, transom windows, stained exposed beams, and a gas fireplace framed by custom built-ins. French doors open to a private pool with a soothing waterfall feature, surrounded by tall bamboo for privacy. The gourmet...Elegant freestanding French-inspired home blending timeless charm with modern sophistication in the heart of Upper Kirby/Montrose. Surrounded by the city’s hottest restaurants, shops, and entertainment, this residence offers coveted 1st floor living with 11’ ceilings, reclaimed brick accents, transom windows, stained exposed beams, and a gas fireplace framed by custom built-ins. French doors open to a private pool with a soothing waterfall feature, surrounded by tall bamboo for privacy. The gourmet kitchen impresses with an oversized island, refined finishes, premium Thermador appliances, and a U-Line 48-bottle wine chiller. The luxurious primary suite includes a coffee/wine bar, spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, and two custom walk-in closets. The third-floor game/media room features vaulted ceilings, a wet bar, a beverage refrigerator, and French doors opening to a covered rooftop terrace with a fireplace and skyline views—elevator shaft to all floors. Call now to preview!

Listing Agent

  1. Albert Cantu

    Albert Cantu

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0515679

    albertcantu@compass.com

    P: (281)-221-2990

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Property Details for 1944 Portsmouth Street

Architectural Style
Contemporary/Modern, French Provincial
Subdivision Name
Landing/Portsmouth
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 12:34 PM

Property Details for 1944 Portsmouth Street

StatusActive
MLS #4459829
Days on Market36
Taxes$20,225 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built2014
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,088 SF
CountyHarris County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Location

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Building Information for 1944 Portsmouth Street

Stories3Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,088 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,096 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,411

Property Taxes

$1,685

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1944 Portsmouth Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: South on Shephered and right on Portsmouth St, the property is on the left-hand side.
  • MLS Area Major: 16
  • MLS Area Minor: Montrose
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 1944 Portsmouth Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $20,225
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 2 BLK 1 LANDING ON PORTSMOUTH
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 3621.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 3087.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Parcel Number: 134-361-001-0002
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 1
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Radiant Attic Barrier, Exposure Shade, Hvac, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Mosquito System, Patio, Rooftop
  • Pool Features: Gunite, InGround, SaltWater
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Prewired, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pots And Pan Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore, MultiSplit
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 20x18
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16x9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17x12
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 20x15
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Description Information
Building Details
  • Builder Name: McCollum City Homes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1944 Portsmouth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4459829

$1,095,000—
Jul 15, 2019

Sold

HARMLS #43365011

—
Jun 11, 2019

Option Pending

HARMLS #43365011

—
Apr 12, 2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #43365011

$989,900—
Nov 25, 2014

Sold

HARMLS #64326488

—
Jul 15, 2013

Option Pending

HARMLS #64326488

—
May 3, 2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #64326488

$749,000—
Mar 7, 2013

Sold

HARMLS #16114067

—
Feb 15, 2013

Option Pending

HARMLS #16114067

—
Feb 13, 2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #16114067

$295,000—
Feb 28, 2005

Sold

HARMLS #1334131

—
Jan 28, 2005

Option Pending

HARMLS #1334131

—
Jun 30, 2004

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #1334131

$385,000—
Jul 7, 2000

Sold

HARMLS #310864

—
May 7, 2000

Option Pending

HARMLS #310864

—
Jan 27, 2000

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #310864

$309,000—
Mar 19, 1999

Sold

HARMLS #171473

—
Mar 8, 1999

Option Pending

HARMLS #171473

—
Oct 26, 1998

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #171473

$269,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4459829

$1,095,000
07/15/2019

Sold

HARMLS #43365011

—
06/11/2019

Option Pending

HARMLS #43365011

—
04/12/2019

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #43365011

$989,900
11/25/2014

Sold

HARMLS #64326488

—
07/15/2013

Option Pending

HARMLS #64326488

—
05/03/2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #64326488

$749,000
03/07/2013

Sold

HARMLS #16114067

—
02/15/2013

Option Pending

HARMLS #16114067

—
02/13/2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #16114067

$295,000
02/28/2005

Sold

HARMLS #1334131

—
01/28/2005

Option Pending

HARMLS #1334131

—
06/30/2004

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #1334131

$385,000
07/07/2000

Sold

HARMLS #310864

—
05/07/2000

Option Pending

HARMLS #310864

—
01/27/2000

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #310864

$309,000
03/19/1999

Sold

HARMLS #171473

—
03/08/1999

Option Pending

HARMLS #171473

—
10/26/1998

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #171473

$269,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1944 Portsmouth Street

Taxable ValueLand$195,165Additions$771,463Total$966,628
Tax Record2024$14,403 ($1,200 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,621 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,621 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,088 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2013CountyHARRISAPN1343610010002

Schools near 1944 Portsmouth Street

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Poe Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Lanier Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lamar High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hcc Life Skills Program
Public - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Poe Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lanier Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lamar High School
Public9 to 12

Hcc Life Skills Program
Public12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1944 Portsmouth Street, Houston, TX 77098

1944 Portsmouth Street is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77098. This property was listed for sale on November 9, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,095,000. It has been on the market for a total of 36 days and was last sold on July 15, 2019. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Poe Elementary School, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. 1944 Portsmouth Street is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 3,621 sqft single family home built in 2014.

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