2820 Rice Blvd
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Welcome to your cosy, picture perfect, West University cottage! Located in the heart of the neighborhood, 2820 Rice Boulevard is FULLY UPDATED and move in ready making the home an ideal rental for anyone moving into the area. Just a short stroll to RICE VILLAGE and WEIR PARK you have the best of all worlds. An updated, charming home yet with all the convenience of modern day living. UPDATES include a new roof, 2019 energy efficient windows, quartz countertops, updated modern tile in all wet areas,...Welcome to your cosy, picture perfect, West University cottage! Located in the heart of the neighborhood, 2820 Rice Boulevard is FULLY UPDATED and move in ready making the home an ideal rental for anyone moving into the area. Just a short stroll to RICE VILLAGE and WEIR PARK you have the best of all worlds. An updated, charming home yet with all the convenience of modern day living. UPDATES include a new roof, 2019 energy efficient windows, quartz countertops, updated modern tile in all wet areas, built in breakfast nook and all new paint. A particularly special feature is the sunroom at the back of the home. With its private, garden views, this living space is especially calming. Use as an extra living room with cozy chairs to sit and read a book or use as your home office or playroom. The deck lends itself to alfresco dining overlooking immaculate landscaping with turf, gravel and neat Holly trees. Local landlords are another bonus!
- Listed by Fiona Gilmour • TREC #0553329 • Brokerage DRE #460373 • Keller Williams Realty MetropolitanP: (713)-870-8532 fionagilmour@kw.com
Property Details for 2820 Rice Boulevard
Architectural Style
Detached, Traditional
Subdivision NameRice Court Add
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 05:49 PM
Property Details for 2820 Rice Boulevard
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 72733339 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 02/07/2026 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: Long Term |
| Furnished | - |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Lease / Detached |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 AC / 5,301 SF |
| County | Harris County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, Fiona Gilmour, TREC #0553329
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Building Information for 2820 Rice Boulevard
Building/Complex2820 Rice BlvdFloor-Stories1Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsConditional,PetDepositYear Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,301 SF
Property Information for 2820 Rice Boulevard
Summary
Location and General Information
- Direction Faces: South
- Directions: From 59, exit Buffalo. Head south and turn left on Rice. Home in 2800 block. Can also easily be accessed from Kirby exit.
- Map Coordinate: 532B
- MLS Area Major: 17
- MLS Area Minor: West University/Southside Area
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Unparsed Address: 2820 Rice Boulevard
- Water Source: Public
Parking
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: LT 21 BLK 7 RICE COURT
School Information
- Elementary School: WEST UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
- High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- Middle Or Junior School: PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
- Living Area: 1688.0
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Lot Size Acres: 5300.0
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
- Disclosures: None
- New Construction YN: No
- Parcel Number: 060-027-000-0021
- Property Attached YN: No
- Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached, SingleFamilyResidence
- Property Type: Single-Family, ResidentialLease
- Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat, Windows
- Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Community Features: Community Pool, Curbs
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Private Yard
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
- Pool Private YN: No
- Pool Area: Yes
- Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
- Heating YN: Yes
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Brick Walls, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Marble Counters, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
- Laundry Features: WasherHookup, GasDryerHookup, CommonArea, ElectricDryerHookup
- Levels: One
- Rooms Total: 8
- Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
- Stories: 1
- Stories Total: 1
- Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows
Room Information
Room Information
- Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Sunroom
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 18 x 15
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 7
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
- Lease Term: LongTerm
- Pets Allowed: Conditional, PetDeposit
Property History for 2820 Rice Boulevard
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #72733339 | $5,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #72733339 | $5,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 2820 Rice Boulevard
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 |
|---|---|---|
West University Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Pershing Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Lamar High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Debakey High School For Health Professions 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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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, Fiona Gilmour, TREC #0553329
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