Zoned to West University Elementary, this completely reimagined 2 story, 3 bedroom/2.5 bath townhouse rivals new construction! Walk into a 2-story foyer & first floor living with tons of windows flooding in natural light. Bright open kitchen with an abundance of cabinets and pantry space, Carerra Marble backsplash, Quartz counters, LG appliance package, French White Oak floors & mudroom area. Upstairs has 2 large secondary bedrooms & a huge primary suite with high ceiling, large closet ready to be customized & a gorgeous spa-like bath with Carrera Marble floor, separate shower & soaking tub. The house was taken to the studs & key features include 3 outdoor spaces, all new windows, doors & sliders, new roof, PEX pipes, updated electrical, designer light fixtures, new fireplace & flue, epoxy garage floor, recent A/C & hot water heater. Over sized garage with storage, NO HOA, 2,538 sq ft lot. Many custom features & transferable warranties. Come see this special property!
Pending
Price cut: $14.9K (5/28)
$785,000
5056 Academy St, Houston, TX 77005
3beds
2,156sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1981
2,539 Square Feet Lot
$750,600 Zestimate®
$364/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 72 days |
- 61 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emelie Mavligit TREC #0655089 832-660-3181,
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Source: HAR,MLS#: 98058461
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Double Sinks, Secondary Bath(s): Separate Shower, Vanity Area
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Soft Closing Cabinets, Soft Closing Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Disposal, Electric Oven, Oven, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Full Size, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Up, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,156
- Total interior livable area: 2,156 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Levels 1 and 2
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,539 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0552900010004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: College Court Place
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $364/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $438,052
- Annual tax amount: $9,310
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Curbs
Estimated market value
$750,600
$713,000 - $788,000
$3,487/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $785,000$364/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $785,000-1.9%$364/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $799,900-1.9%$371/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $815,000$378/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $887 -28.1% | $438,052 -2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,233 | $451,326 +6.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $424,484 +3.2% |
| 2022 | $2,824 | $411,467 |
| 2021 | -- | $411,467 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $3,417 -11.5% | $393,435 |
| 2019 | $3,860 +4.2% | $393,435 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $3,705 | $387,155 |
| 2017 | $3,705 +10.7% | $387,155 |
| 2016 | $3,347 -2% | $387,155 +3.9% |
| 2015 | $3,415 | $372,644 +14.5% |
| 2014 | $3,415 | $325,422 +28.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $254,112 |
| 2012 | -- | $254,112 +3.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $246,177 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $264,440 |
| 2009 | -- | $264,440 |
| 2008 | -- | $264,440 +9.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $241,672 +22.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $197,000 -18.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $242,447 +10.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $219,600 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $199,700 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $181,600 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $165,100 +10% |
| 2000 | -- | $150,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Greenway - Upper Kirby Area
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10West University Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Pershing Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West University Elementary School
- 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.
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77005
- Greenway - Upper Kirby Area
- 5056 Academy St
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