Gorgeous, Fully Furnished Historic Home with Spacious Fenced Yard

Features of the property:

• Air Conditioning
• Hardwood Floors
• Dishwasher
• Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
• On-site recycling
• Smoke-Free
• Ceiling Fan
• Furnished
• Garbage Disposal
• Garden/Yard
• On-site laundry room
• Near Bus Stop

Interior Features:

The downstairs layout offers generous living space, including a large living room with built-in bookshelves and three pairs of French doors that open onto the fenced front yard. Additional downstairs features include a cozy den with a large flat-screen TV, a chef’s kitchen with a breakfast nook, a powder bathroom, and a screened sunporch with an exterior door. The home is equipped with smart features such as keyless entry on both front and back doors, as well as Nest thermostats.

The chef’s kitchen is designed for serious cooking and entertaining, outfitted with high-end stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner Thermador gas range, Miele convection oven, Jenn-Air French door refrigerator with filtered water and ice, a deep single-basin sink with garbage disposal, and a separate bar sink.

Upstairs, all four bedrooms are located along with two full bathrooms and a stacked LG high-efficiency washer and dryer. The primary bedroom includes a queen-sized bed and a spacious built-in closet. The three secondary bedrooms feature a mix of queen, full XL, and twin XL beds (which can be modified upon request), along with four-foot-wide closets and ceiling fans.

Outdoor Space:

The home sits on a nearly quarter-acre lot with a large, grassy, fully-fenced backyard and a bricked patio beneath a pergola—perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. An eight-person dining table and climbing roses enhance the inviting outdoor setting.

Also on the property is a detached garage apartment that includes a one-bedroom unit upstairs and a two-bedroom unit downstairs. The two-bedroom unit is also available for rent separately.

Parking & Utilities:

Two uncovered off-street parking spaces are available, and additional street parking is permitted with a $31 annual permit from the City of Houston. Tenants are responsible for electricity, gas, and water. High-speed internet is included in the rent.

Subletting & Lease Terms:

Summer subletting by the bedroom is permitted under a 12-month lease. The full house is available for single-group rental during the academic year (Fall/Spring).

Community & Location:

The property is part of a growing community of Rice University students living on-site and nearby. It is centrally located just minutes from Rice University, Texas Medical Center, Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, Texas Southern University, University of Houston, and NRG Stadium. With easy access to SH-288, US-59, and I-45, the location offers excellent connectivity across Houston.

About the Neighborhood:

Situated in the Riverside Terrace subdivision of Houston’s historic Third Ward, the neighborhood is known for its architecturally significant homes from the late Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern periods. As revitalization efforts continue, the area is experiencing renewed interest and investment. The community is a diverse mix of long-term residents and new arrivals, including professionals, students, and families, reflecting Houston’s dynamic cultural and socioeconomic landscape.

Utilities:

High-speed internet, recycling, and trash removal are included in the rent. Tenants are responsible for a flat rate of $100 per person, per month, to cover electricity, gas, and water.