BEST VALUE! Beautifully and tastefully redone, this 1940s bungalow is located in Brantwood, in the West U/Southampton/Rice University area. It marries classic charm with modern luxury. Refinished hardwood floors flow through-out, featuring an original gas-converted fireplace and a delightful sunroom with classic French doors. The bespoke kitchen boasts sleek quartzite countertops, new cabinets, new hood, 36” gas range, and microwave. Fully renovated bathrooms with quartzite. Meticulously updated for ultimate peace of mind, the home features a new roof, siding, and energy-efficient windows. Crucial behind-the-scenes upgrades include PEX plumbing, NEW AC system, new garage door, upgraded lighting throughout, and comprehensive electrical updates with a new panel. Complete with a fully fenced yard. This is your chance to enter the under under 850k! Washer/dryer stay. Garage entrance is off Kirby for an easy in and out, with space for additional parking in the driveway and street. 3D TOUR
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (9/1)
$825,000
2538 Southgate Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
3beds
1,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,501 Square Feet Lot
$789,500 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced yardRefinished hardwood floorsNew garage doorNew cabinetsOriginal gas-converted fireplaceSleek quartzite countertopsUpgraded lighting throughout
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Listed by:
Evan Compean TREC #0617930 832-777-3904,
Compean Group
Source: HAR,MLS#: 50019011
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: verify
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: verify
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: verify
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Gas
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Dishwasher
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,740
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,501 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0630270020040
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block & Beam
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brantwood
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $701,626
- Annual tax amount: $14,911
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$789,500
$750,000 - $829,000
$3,096/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $825,000-1.8%$474/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $839,900$483/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $839,900$483/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $839,900-0.6%$483/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $845,000-1.7%$486/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $859,900-2.3%$494/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $879,900-2.2%$506/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,900-2.7%$517/sqft |
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| 2/14/2026 | Listing removed | $925,000$532/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Price change | $925,000-2.6%$532/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Price change | $950,000-0.9%$546/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $959,000-1.6%$551/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $975,000-2.5%$560/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000+68.1%$575/sqft |
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| 3/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/11/2024 | Pending sale | $595,000$342/sqft |
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| 2/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $595,000+26.6%$342/sqft |
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| 9/10/2020 | Listing removed | $470,000$270/sqft |
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| 8/11/2020 | Pending sale | $470,000$270/sqft |
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| 8/8/2020 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2020 | Price change | $470,000-6%$270/sqft |
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| 6/23/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,000+5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,900$287/sqft |
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| 2/27/2019 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 1/25/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,911 +52.9% | $701,626 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $9,752 +10.7% | $633,402 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,811 -4.3% | $615,155 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $9,211 | $576,762 +5.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $548,128 +15.4% |
| 2020 | $11,397 +30.5% | $475,000 +31.7% |
| 2019 | $8,732 +2% | $360,572 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $8,564 | $339,000 |
| 2017 | $8,564 -22.2% | $339,000 -22.1% |
| 2016 | $11,006 +18.6% | $435,250 +10.3% |
| 2015 | $9,281 | $394,483 +3% |
| 2014 | $9,281 | $383,081 +13.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $336,283 |
| 2012 | -- | $336,283 |
| 2011 | -- | $336,283 |
| 2010 | -- | $336,283 |
| 2009 | -- | $336,283 +3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $325,786 +8.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $301,091 +22.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $245,550 +10.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $222,954 +6.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $210,000 +4% |
| 2003 | -- | $202,000 +6.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $190,000 +2.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $185,600 +9.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $170,000 |
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Neighborhood: University Place
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Roberts Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle: Pershing 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.






