For sale

Price cut: $700K (9/15)

$3,200,000

4521 Merrie Ln, Bellaire, TX 77401

5beds

4,865sqft

$23,508/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1998

9,796 Square Feet Lot

$2,991,000 Zestimate^®

$658/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Pizza ovenFormal living and diningSeparate garage apartmentPrivate officeAutomatic gateFour spacious bedroomsTvs in every bedroom

Exquisite three-story estate in the Bellaire/West University area, fully remodeled with premium finishes throughout. This luxury residence features marble and hardwood flooring, an elegant primary suite, private office, formal living and dining, and a chef’s kitchen with double built-in refrigeration, double ovens, pizza oven, wine cooler, and butler’s station. The second floor offers four spacious bedrooms, including a junior primary suite, a game room with pool table, 100-bottle wine display, and private sauna. The third level features a fully equipped theater-style media room and secure safe room. Enjoy a resort-style backyard with pool, spa, automatic gate, and separate garage apartment. Additional highlights include TVs in every bedroom, bidet-equipped bathrooms, custom 300 gallon saltwater aquarium, pet area with artificial turf, and a whole-home generator. A turnkey luxury residence in one of Houston’s most desirable inner-loop locations.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Full bathrooms: 5
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 272
Dimensions: 17x16

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 300
Dimensions: 20x15

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 182
Dimensions: 14x13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15x13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 182
Dimensions: 14x13

Other

Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13x12

Breakfast

Level: First
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12x11

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 182
Dimensions: 14x13

Family room

Level: First
Area: 192
Dimensions: 16x12

Game room

Level: Second
Area: 380
Dimensions: 20x19

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 238
Dimensions: 17x14

Living room

Level: First
Area: 357
Dimensions: 21x17

Media room

Level: Third
Area: 442
Dimensions: 34x13

Utility room

Level: First
Area: 48
Dimensions: 8x6

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water

Features

Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Prewired for Alarm System, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, 2 Primary Bedrooms, Built-In Bunk Beds, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile
Windows: Solar Screens, Window Coverings
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,865
Total interior livable area: 4,865 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Electric Gate, Driveway Gate, Detached, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 3
Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck
Exterior features: Sprinkler System
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub, Private
Fencing: Back Yard,Full

Lot

Size: 9,796 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 0 Up To 1/4 Acre

Details

Additional structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters
Parcel number: 0790730020006

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1998

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat, HVAC

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Prewired for Alarm System
Subdivision: Richmond Park

Location

Region: Bellaire

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $658/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,531,957
Annual tax amount: $30,738
Date on market: 4/21/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$2,991,000

$2.84M - $3.14M

$6,673/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/15/2026	Price change	$3,200,000-17.9%$658/sqft
Source: HAR #56175286 Report a problem
4/21/2026	Listed for sale	$3,900,000+201.2%$802/sqft
Source: HAR #56175286 Report a problem
5/1/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: HAR #40836066 Report a problem
3/15/2023	Pending sale	$1,295,000$266/sqft
Source: HAR #40836066 Report a problem
1/18/2023	Price change	$1,295,000-4.1%$266/sqft
Source: HAR #73347259 Report a problem
12/9/2022	Price change	$1,350,000-3.6%$277/sqft
Source: HAR #73347259 Report a problem
11/2/2022	Listed for sale	$1,400,000$288/sqft
Source: HAR #12910808 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$30,998 +13.2%	$1,531,957 +12.2%
2024	$27,384 +7.7%	$1,364,783 +3.7%
2023	$25,430 +26.1%	$1,315,824 +8.5%
2022	$20,161	$1,212,343 +1%
2021	--	$1,200,903 -0.8%
2020	$21,901 +2%	$1,210,325 +2.7%
2019	$21,468 -6.5%	$1,178,469 -3.9%
2018	$22,949	$1,225,996
2017	$22,949 +1.2%	$1,225,996
2016	$22,669 +16.1%	$1,225,996
2015	$19,523	$1,225,996 +16.8%
2014	$19,523	$1,049,577 +8.3%
2013	--	$969,482 +4.9%
2012	--	$923,965 +4%
2011	--	$888,278
2010	--	$888,278
2009	--	$888,278 +5.4%
2007	--	$842,607 +11.5%
2006	--	$755,548 +3.5%
2005	--	$729,730 +0.3%
2004	--	$727,300 -2%
2003	--	$742,400 -1.1%
2002	--	$750,300 +0.9%
2001	--	$743,800 +10%
2000	--	$676,200