For sale

$3,000,000

2608 Barbara Ln, Houston, TX 77005

5beds

5,832sqft

$22,038/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2013

8,624 Square Feet Lot

$2,902,400 Zestimate^®

$514/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Turfed backyardSoft natural lightSecond home officeCalming zen finishesCoveted corner lotCircular driveTwo separate staircases

Designed by award-winning Hollenbeck Architects, this modern, timeless residence offers privacy & ease on a coveted corner lot just off Kirby Drive in the heart of West University. A circular drive & discreet side-gated 3-car garage create a quietly sophisticated arrival. Inside, soft natural light, calming zen finishes create spaces that feel both refined & effortlessly livable. Walls of glass open to a private retreat w/ pool, spa, pool bath & summer kitchen, perfect for long afternoons & alfresco dinners. Two separate staircases lead to a serene primary suite & 3 en-suite bedrooms, media/game room, a second home office, while a fifth en-suite first-floor bedroom opens directly to the pool, ideal for guests or private quarters. Foam insulation along the street-facing wall provides an added layer of tranquility. 5 beds, 5 full/2 half baths, 5,832 square feet, and turfed backyard. A home designed not simply to impress, but to be lived beautifully. Welcome home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Full bathrooms: 5
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 280
Dimensions: 20X14

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 234
Dimensions: 18X13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14X12

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 280
Dimensions: 20X14

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 210
Dimensions: 15X14

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Electric

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Double Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Dishwasher
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup

Features

2 Staircases, Balcony, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound, 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Multilevel Bedroom, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Marble, Tile, Wood
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,832
Total interior livable area: 5,832 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Attached, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Double-Wide Driveway
Attached garage spaces: 3

Features

Stories: 2
Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Kitchen
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub
Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

Size: 8,624 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Parcel number: 1293870010001

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Metal

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2013

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Barbara Place

Location

Region: Houston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $514/sqft
Tax assessed value: $3,242,430
Annual tax amount: $54,968
Date on market: 9/30/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Exchange or Trade,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs

Estimated market value

$2,902,400

$2.76M - $3.05M

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/30/2026	Listed for sale	$3,000,000-9.1%$514/sqft
Source: HAR #63484765 Report a problem
8/30/2026	Listing removed	$3,299,000$566/sqft
Source: HAR #9043641 Report a problem
7/27/2026	Price change	$3,299,000-5.5%$566/sqft
Source: HAR #9043641 Report a problem
3/27/2026	Listed for sale	$3,490,000-1.7%$598/sqft
Source: HAR #60707112 Report a problem
2/7/2026	Listing removed	$3,550,000$609/sqft
Source: HAR #19319637 Report a problem
12/2/2025	Listed for sale	$3,550,000$609/sqft
Source: HAR #19319637 Report a problem
12/1/2025	Listing removed	$3,550,000$609/sqft
Source: HAR #96774124 Report a problem
11/27/2025	Listed for sale	$3,550,000+1.4%$609/sqft
Source: HAR #96774124 Report a problem
9/26/2025	Listing removed	$3,500,000$600/sqft
Source: HAR #96774124 Report a problem
9/18/2025	Listed for sale	$3,500,000+446.9%$600/sqft
Source: HAR #96774124 Report a problem
12/6/2011	Listing removed	$640,000$110/sqft
Source: Martha Turner Properties #75735683 Report a problem
1/15/2011	Listed for sale	$640,000$110/sqft
Source: Martha Turner Properties #75735683 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$40,077 +6.1%	$3,242,430 +26.1%
2024	$37,786 +3.4%	$2,571,202 -9.4%
2023	$36,553 -1.9%	$2,837,495 +21.8%
2022	$37,255	$2,329,932 -14.6%
2021	--	$2,728,100 +9.4%
2020	$43,828 +6.6%	$2,493,424 +8.3%
2019	$41,108 -5%	$2,303,207 +1.1%
2018	$43,253	$2,279,100 -1.6%
2017	$43,253 -3%	$2,316,068 -2.9%
2016	$44,574	$2,386,300 +24.2%
2015	--	$1,921,686 +46.1%
2014	--	$1,315,640 +139.3%
2013	--	$549,844
2012	--	$549,844
2011	--	$549,844
2010	--	$549,844
2009	--	$549,844
2008	--	--
2007	--	$1,750,000 +59.1%
2006	--	$1,100,000 +2.6%
2005	--	$1,072,500 +10%
2004	--	$975,000 -0.1%
2003	--	$975,800 +4.1%
2002	--	$937,800 +10%
2001	--	$852,600 +10%
2000	--	$775,100