Exceptional opportunity to own an architectural estate sitting on a rare 20,000 SF lot in West U, one of the largest & most coveted! Competitively offered at lot value & being sold as-is, this gated Spanish-Mediterranean estate offers endless possibilities with rich architectural character. Solidly constructed with concrete, steel, & brick, the home showcases soaring ceilings, onyx flooring, carved mahogany, skylights, & stained glass. Layout includes a luxurious primary suite with private balcony, first-floor in-law suite, 4 upstairs bedrooms, a dance room, wood-paneled office, multiple flex rooms, plus a hidden safe room. Over $675K in updates: guest bath with amazonite & onyx, tiled balconies & walkways, remodeled utility room with new appliances, meditation room, & more! Fully enclosed grounds include approx. 400 SF of addtl. guest quarters with bath, kitchenette, & HVAC. Whether you build new or enjoy as-is, this is a rare chance to own premier West U land at an exceptional value.
For sale
$2,699,000
6535 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77005
5beds
8,312sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.46 Acres Lot
$2,517,500 Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First-floor in-law suiteWood-paneled officeOnyx flooringStained glassHidden safe roomFully enclosed groundsTiled balconies and walkways
- 115 days |
- 1,396 |
- 96 |
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Listed by:
Sonia Maredia TREC #0765973 817-881-7669,
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston,
Ellen Krantz TREC #0570093 832-331-5218,
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Source: HAR,MLS#: 40249274
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Game Room, Guest Suite, Quarters/Guest House, Utility Room
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down, Half Bath, Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Separate Shower, Primary Bath: Soaking Tub, Secondary Bath(s): Double Sinks, Secondary Bath(s): Separate Shower, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo, Vanity Area
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Island w/ Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Pantry, Pots/Pans Drawers, Under Cabinet Lighting, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Atrium, Balcony, Crown Molding, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, 1 Bedroom Down - Not Primary BR, En-Suite Bath, Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Marble, Stone, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,312
- Total interior livable area: 8,312 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Oversized, Additional Parking, Double-Wide Driveway, Extra Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Back Green Space, Balcony, Side Yard, Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 100
- Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0393020110011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Lighting
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Subdivision Tennis Court
- Subdivision: West University Place Sec 01
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $325/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,550,000
- Annual tax amount: $49,867
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$2,517,500
$2.39M - $2.64M
$8,264/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Price change | $2,699,000-1.9%$325/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000$331/sqft |
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| 1/17/2026 | Listing removed | $2,750,000$331/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000-31.2%$331/sqft |
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| 12/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $3,998,800+50.9%$481/sqft |
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| 10/18/2016 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/9/2016 | Pending sale | $2,650,000$319/sqft |
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| 7/20/2016 | Price change | $2,650,000+6.2%$319/sqft |
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| 7/18/2016 | Pending sale | $2,495,000$300/sqft |
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| 6/10/2016 | Price change | $2,495,000-7.4%$300/sqft |
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| 5/2/2016 | Price change | $2,695,000-10%$324/sqft |
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| 3/28/2016 | Price change | $2,995,000-6.3%$360/sqft |
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| 2/26/2016 | Price change | $3,195,000-5.9%$384/sqft |
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| 1/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000$408/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,632 -6.4% | $3,550,000 -6.6% |
| 2024 | $56,259 +10.3% | $3,800,000 +7% |
| 2023 | $51,010 -1.7% | $3,553,039 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $51,876 | $3,234,246 +4% |
| 2021 | -- | $3,110,359 -2.6% |
| 2020 | $47,239 +8.3% | $3,194,531 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $43,602 +5.2% | $3,000,000 +35.1% |
| 2018 | $41,446 | $2,220,000 |
| 2017 | $41,446 -8.6% | $2,220,000 -31.5% |
| 2016 | $45,338 +18% | $3,240,600 +35.8% |
| 2015 | $38,413 | $2,385,695 +17.9% |
| 2014 | $38,413 | $2,022,759 +10.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,823,393 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,823,393 +13.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,603,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,603,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,603,200 -8.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,750,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,750,000 -4.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,839,721 -6.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,976,000 +7.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,837,200 +25.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,464,100 +10% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,331,000 +10% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,210,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West University Place
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10West University Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Pershing Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West University Elementary School
- Middle: Pershing Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (Houston)
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- Texas
- Harris County
- Houston
- 77005
- West University Place
- 6535 Buffalo Speedway
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