Located in the heart of highly sought after Southampton, this exceptional corner lot presents a rare opportunity to renovate or build your dream home in one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods. Enjoy unbeatable access to everything the city has to offer — walk to Rice Village, minutes to the Texas Medical Center, Downtown Houston and the popular Rice University jogging trail. The property offers rare alley access, an uncommon convenience in Houston, currently the garage faces S Shepherd. The existing home is being sold AS IS and has several known and unknown defects. While it is believed the value is in the land the home could be extensively renovated. Please do not walk the property without a scheduled appointment. Call today!
For sale
$1,195,000
2139 Quenby St, Houston, TX 77005
3beds
3,575sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
7,365 Square Feet Lot
$1,144,000 Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rare alley accessGarage faces s shepherdCorner lot
- 16 days |
- 865 |
- 26 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chip Marosis TREC #0513426 832-434-4029,
World Wide Realty,LLC
Source: HAR,MLS#: 67299283
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Features
- All Bedrooms Up, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,575
- Total interior livable area: 3,575 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,365 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0540860000018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block & Beam
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southampton Place
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,262,774
- Annual tax amount: $26,837
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
Estimated market value
$1,144,000
$1.09M - $1.20M
$6,852/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$334/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$334/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$334/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,837 +5.2% | $1,262,774 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $25,506 +85% | $1,218,996 +1% |
| 2023 | $13,785 -12.8% | $1,206,657 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $15,803 | $1,116,191 +12.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $988,964 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $16,147 -14.3% | $987,224 +0.2% |
| 2019 | $18,848 -2.9% | $985,021 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $19,409 | $970,416 |
| 2017 | $19,409 +9.2% | $970,416 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $17,770 +18.4% | $961,906 |
| 2015 | $15,008 | $961,906 +29.1% |
| 2014 | $15,008 | $745,012 +11.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $667,906 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $646,947 |
| 2011 | -- | $646,947 |
| 2010 | -- | $646,947 +2.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $630,070 +9.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $576,433 +3.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $557,304 +7.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $517,613 +1.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $510,790 +8.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $472,000 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $429,100 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $390,100 +10% |
| 2000 | -- | $354,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University Place
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Poe Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Lanier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Poe Elementary School
- Middle: Lanier Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77005
- University Place
- 2139 Quenby St







