2438 Albans Rd

2,081 Sq. Ft.
$529 / Sq. Ft.
2,081
Sq. Ft.
$529
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 2-story bungalow on a 6,000 SF corner lot in West Houston, minutes from Rice University, the Museum District, Texas Medical Center, and The Galleria. Built in 1940, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,081 SF with primary suite on the first floor, formal living and dining, family room, and home office. Wood and tile flooring throughout. Updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, farm sink, pantry, and double-pane Low-E windows. Central A/C and heat, gas water heater, automatic...Charming 2-story bungalow on a 6,000 SF corner lot in West Houston, minutes from Rice University, the Museum District, Texas Medical Center, and The Galleria. Built in 1940, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,081 SF with primary suite on the first floor, formal living and dining, family room, and home office. Wood and tile flooring throughout. Updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, farm sink, pantry, and double-pane Low-E windows. Central A/C and heat, gas water heater, automatic sprinkler system front and back, and detached 2-car garage with opener. Inviting front and back porches, fenced yard, composition roof, and pier-and-beam foundation. Zoned to Poe Elementary, Lanier Middle, and Lamar High.

Property Details for 2438 Albans Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
West Houston Add
LISTING UPDATED: 03/04/2026 04:01 AM

Property Details for 2438 Albans Road

StatusActive
MLS #86957926
Days on Market2
Taxes$15,446 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,998 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Signature, Rigoberto Villarreal, TREC #0615442
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Building Information for 2438 Albans Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,998 SF

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Property Information for 2438 Albans Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From 59 E, Take Exit 126B toward Greenbriar Dr / Shepherd Dr, Right on Greenbriar Dr * Right on Bissonnet St * Left on Morningside Dr * Right on Albans Rd, house on the right.
  • Map Coordinate: 532C
  • MLS Area Major: 17
  • MLS Area Minor: Rice/Museum District
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Unparsed Address: 2438 Albans Road
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,446
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 20 BLK 3 WEST HOUSTON
  • 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
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2081.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Side Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 6000.0
  • 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
  • Parcel Number: 037-003-000-0020
  • 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, Thermostat, Windows
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exclusions: None
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Double Vanity, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Tub Shower, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, GasDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19X15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14X11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 24X12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 07x06
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x07
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 07x05
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 24X11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 19x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 2438 Albans Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #86957926

$1,100,000
Mar 3, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #19926888

$1,100,000
Jan 16, 2026

Terminated

HARMLS #19816849

$1,125,000
Jan 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19926888

$1,100,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19816849

$1,150,000
Jul 14, 2014

Sold

HARMLS #43347644

May 9, 2014

Option Pending

HARMLS #43347644

Apr 2, 2014

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #43347644

$674,900
May 1, 2010

Expired

HARMLS #41578574

$407,000
Apr 27, 2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #41578574

$549,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #86957926

$1,100,000
03/03/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #19926888

$1,100,000
01/16/2026

Terminated

HARMLS #19816849

$1,125,000
01/16/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19926888

$1,100,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #19816849

$1,150,000
07/14/2014

Sold

HARMLS #43347644

05/09/2014

Option Pending

HARMLS #43347644

04/02/2014

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #43347644

$674,900
05/01/2010

Expired

HARMLS #41578574

$407,000
04/27/2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #41578574

$549,000

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

Public Records for 2438 Albans Road

Taxable ValueLand$621,000Additions$117,188Total$738,188
Tax Record2024$14,007 ($1,167 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,081 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,081 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyHARRISAPN0370030000020

Schools near 2438 Albans Road

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Poe Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lanier Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lamar High School
Public9 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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2438 Albans Road is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77005. This property was listed for sale on March 3, 2026 by Keller Williams Signature, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 14, 2014. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include Poe Elementary School, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. 2438 Albans Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,081 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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