Active
2 beds3,250 sqft
5300 Mercer St, Unit 7, Houston, TX 77005
Est: $5,295/moGet pre-approved
TownhouseProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$231/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$300/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location, location! Incredible Townhome in the highly desirable Auburn Place community of West University. This distinctive townhome offers unique architectural character and an inviting layout. The home is ready for personalization, allowing you to bring your own style, finishes, and design ideas to create a truly one-of-a-kind residence. With its interesting architectural details, spacious living areas, and excellent location, this property offers the opportunity to transform a well-located townhome...Location, location! Incredible Townhome in the highly desirable Auburn Place community of West University. This distinctive townhome offers unique architectural character and an inviting layout. The home is ready for personalization, allowing you to bring your own style, finishes, and design ideas to create a truly one-of-a-kind residence. With its interesting architectural details, spacious living areas, and excellent location, this property offers the opportunity to transform a well-located townhome into something special. Huge bedrooms and extra living spaces with no back neighbors, and beautiful mature trees creating a peaceful backdrop. Enjoy the convenience of being minutes from Medical Center, Rice University, Rice Village, West University’s parks and amenities, premier shopping, dining, and major Houston destinations. For buyers looking for a home with character and the opportunity to create something uniquely their own, 5300 Mercer Street #7 is a rare find in West University.
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  • Listed by: Lisa Rimmer 832.794.0819 lisarimmer@kw.com TREC #0752898 Brokerage DRE #9015076 • Keller Williams Horizons
Last updated: 09/29/2026 02:47 AM • Source: HARMLS, MLS#: 22946799

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Property Information for 5300 Mercer Street, Unit 7

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,892 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Subdivision Name: Auburn Place T/H
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,880 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: Take the Buffalo Speedway Exit: Follow I-69/US-59 South toward the West University area and take From 45 Exit 125B for Buffalo Speedway.Head South on Buffalo Speedway: Turn left (south) onto Buffalo Speedway.Turn West on Bissonnet: Proceed down Buffalo Speedway and turn right (west) onto Bissonnet St.Arrive at Mercer Street: Turn left (south) onto Mercer St. The property, Auburn Place Townhomes (5300 Mercer St), will be the first gated driveway on your right.
  • Map Coordinate: 492X
  • MLS Area Major: 17
  • MLS Area Minor: West University/Southside Area
  • Unparsed Address: 5300 Mercer Street 7
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: $300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreas, MaintenanceStructure
  • Association Name: Auburn Place HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,892
  • Tax Legal Description: TH 4C BLDG 4 AUBURN PLACE T/H
  • Tax Year: 2025
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: 3250.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 3880.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: None
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 114-789-004-0003
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Townhouse/Condo, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 7
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security Gate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Stone, Tile
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Two Bedrooms Up, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 22x17
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 27x20
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x19
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 21x9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 21x14
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 5300 Mercer Street, Unit 7

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #22946799

$750,000—
Oct 8, 1997

Sold

HARMLS #27602

—
Sep 12, 1997

Option Pending

HARMLS #27602

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/27/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #22946799

$750,000
10/08/1997

Sold

HARMLS #27602

—
09/12/1997

Option Pending

HARMLS #27602

—

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

Public Records for 5300 Mercer Street, Unit 7

Taxable ValueLand$175,000Additions$472,879Total$647,879
Tax Record2024$2,358 ($196 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,250 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,250 SqFtStories2StyleTownhouseYear Built1981CountyHARRISAPN1147890040003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5300 Mercer Street, Unit 7

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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
West University Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Pershing Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lamar High School
Public9 to 12

Pin Oak Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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5300 Mercer Street, Unit 7 is a townhouse for sale in Houston, TX 77005. This property was listed for sale on September 27, 2026 by Keller Williams Horizons, it's currently listed at $750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on October 8, 1997. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include West University Elementary School, Pershing Middle School and Lamar High School. 5300 Mercer Street, Unit 7 is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 3,250 sqft townhouse built in 1981.

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