20 Sunset Blvd

Houston, TX 77005

$5,650,000
Price
4
Beds
6,922 Sq. Ft.
$816 / Sq. Ft.
6,922
Sq. Ft.
$816
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Welcome to 20 Sunset Boulevard, in the heart of Museum District/Rice University Area in 77005/Oak Shadows!
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
Sweeping staircase with crystal balusters
Formal Living
Formal Living
Antique marble fireplace mantel detail
Formal Living
Formal Dining
Formal Dining
Study
Hallway with marble floors
Garden room
Bar area leads to Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen Detail
Breakfast Room
Scullery Kitchen
Family Room
Powder Bath
First floor bedroom
Ensuite bath off first floor bedroom
Mezzanine level bedroom
Ensuite bath
Second floor landing looking to Primary
Second floor landing
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
One of the two full baths in Primary Suite
Beautiful bathroom, note the Oculus window
Balcony off Primary Suite Bath
Second of the two full baths in Primary Suite
Secondary bedroom on second floor
Flex room on second floor
Ensuite bath between secondary bedroom and flex room
17,952 square foot lot!
17,952 square foot​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌ lot!
From patio looking through open sliding door into Formal dining
Extensive patio space for entertaining
Extensive patio
Pool house
Pool house
Pool house bath
Garden off study
Pool looking toward pool house
View of pool, pool house back to home

Description

Behind private gates in an exclusive enclave near Rice University, Medical Center, and Museum District, sits 20 Sunset, a rare architectural jewel reimagined through thoughtful renovations since 1942. A dramatic two-story foyer reveals quiet grandeur with soaring ceilings, exquisite millwork, walnut herringbone hardwoods, and a sweeping staircase with crystal balusters! The formal living room offers an antique marble mantel, while gallery-quality lighting creates a collector’s sanctuary. The dining...Behind private gates in an exclusive enclave near Rice University, Medical Center, and Museum District, sits 20 Sunset, a rare architectural jewel reimagined through thoughtful renovations since 1942. A dramatic two-story foyer reveals quiet grandeur with soaring ceilings, exquisite millwork, walnut herringbone hardwoods, and a sweeping staircase with crystal balusters! The formal living room offers an antique marble mantel, while gallery-quality lighting creates a collector’s sanctuary. The dining room flows effortlessly beyond for elegant entertaining. A sunroom with walls of glass overlooks manicured grounds and a resort-style pool. The home offers a show kitchen + a commercial-grade scullery, ideal for catered events or intimate chef-driven evenings. Multiple living areas, a study, and secondary suites provide flexibility. The private primary retreat features dual baths, dressing areas, 3 closets + a balcony. Lush grounds, pool w/pool house, complete this timeless estate. ELEVATOR!

Listing Agent

  1. Carol Rowley

    Carol Rowley

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0341707

    carol.rowley@compass.com

    P: (832)-277-1552

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Property Details for 20 Sunset Boulevard

Architectural Style
French Provincial, Traditional
Subdivision Name
Oak Shadows Houston
LISTING UPDATED: 03/06/2026 10:33 AM

Property Details for 20 Sunset Boulevard

StatusActive
MLS #49569571
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees$3,600 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1942
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,952 SF
CountyHarris County
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Building Information for 20 Sunset Boulevard

Stories2Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,952 SF

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$33,593 per month

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Principal and Interest

$27,537

Property Taxes

$5,756

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 20 Sunset Boulevard

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS. FROM RICE AND UNIVERSITY, HEAD EAST ON RICE. RICE WILL TURN INTO SUNSET, WATCH FOR THE GATE TO THE ENTRANCE OF OAK SHADOWS JUST EAST OF ECONGREGATION EMANUEL. IF YOU END UP ON INSTITUTE, YOU CANNOT GET INTO THE PROPERTY.
  • MLS Area Major: 17
  • MLS Area Minor: Rice/Museum District
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 20 Sunset Boulevard
  • Water Source: Public, Well
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
  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Gated
  • Association Fee: $3,600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreas
  • Association Name: Estates of Oak Shadows
  • Association Phone: 713-885-4070
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 3 OAK SHADOWS
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: 6922.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park
  • Lot Size Acres: 17952.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 117-184-000-0003
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Exposure Shade, Hvac, Thermostat, Water Heater
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exclusions: See Agent
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Gunite, InGround
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Other
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Intercom, Security System Owned, Controlled Access, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Marble, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Bidet, Balcony, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Hollywood Bath, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Pot Filler, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Soaking Tub
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two, MultiSplit
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Rooms Total: 14
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Living Room, Pantry, Sunroom, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15'4" x 13'4"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17'6" x 16'
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 20'2" x 17'9"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 16'6" x 14'9"
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18'6" x 14'8"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 32'2" x 17'6"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19'5" x 14'2"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14'4" x 8'2"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 17'11" x 13'10"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13'10" x 8'3"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 17'6" x 17'2"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 17'11" x 13'10"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 32'2" x 17'6"
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 30 x 16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: EntryFoyer
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 20 Sunset Boulevard

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #49569571

$5,650,000—
May 29, 2013

Sold

HARMLS #94607289

—
Mar 26, 2013

Option Pending

HARMLS #94607289

—
Jan 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #94607289

$3,250,000—
Dec 27, 2012

Expired

HARMLS #22854101

$3,450,000—
Jun 27, 2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #22854101

$3,450,000—
Sep 1, 2004

Sold

HARMLS #1535428

—
Nov 10, 2003

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #1535428

$2,795,000—
Sep 26, 2003

Expired

HARMLS #1345641

$2,999,999—
Mar 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #1345641

$3,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #49569571

$5,650,000
05/29/2013

Sold

HARMLS #94607289

—
03/26/2013

Option Pending

HARMLS #94607289

—
01/02/2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #94607289

$3,250,000
12/27/2012

Expired

HARMLS #22854101

$3,450,000
06/27/2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #22854101

$3,450,000
09/01/2004

Sold

HARMLS #1535428

—
11/10/2003

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #1535428

$2,795,000
09/26/2003

Expired

HARMLS #1345641

$2,999,999
03/01/2003

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #1345641

$3,200,000

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

Public Records for 20 Sunset Boulevard

Taxable ValueLand$1,572,480Additions$1,281,606Total$2,854,086
Tax Record2024$69,067 ($5,756 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt6,616 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,616 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,951 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942CountyHARRISAPN1171840000003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Sunset Boulevard

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
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Poe Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lanier Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lamar High School
Public9 to 12

Young Women's College Prep Academy
Public6 to 12

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 20 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005

20 Sunset Boulevard is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77005. This property was listed for sale on March 3, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $5,650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on May 29, 2013. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Poe Elementary School, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. 20 Sunset Boulevard is a 4-bed, 8-bath, 6,922 sqft single family home built in 1942.

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