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$2,950 / Month

4002 Amherst St

West University Place, TX 77005

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832-444-2669

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,485 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Traditional Architecture
Wood Flooring
Corner Lot
Breakfast Room
2 Car Detached Garage
Bathtub with Shower

4002 Amherst St

About This Home

Available Now

Charming West U bungalow on one of the neighborhood’s most desirable streets,just steps from Colonial Park & West U Elem.! Lovingly maintained by its original owners,this home features a timeless brick façade with an arched entry,original hardwood floors that run throughout,and abundant natural light. The inviting living room flows into the dining space and opens to a sunroom wrapped in wall-to-wall windows—perfect for morning coffee,evening wine,or even conversion into a third bedroom. Outside,a brick patio provides the ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. Recent updates include a brand-new roof,new electrical panel,ATT fiber wiring,newer fridge/washer/dryer,and a 2-car garage. MLS# 27515572

4002 Amherst St is a house located in Harris County and the 77005 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1940

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bathtub with Shower 1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Tile

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

Breakfast Room Living Room Dining Room Brick Wall or Ceiling 1,485 Sq Ft Home Decorative Fireplace 1-Story Property Window Treatments

Kitchen

Electric Oven Gas Range Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Stacked Washer and Dryer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 9/1/25 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

5,614 Sq Ft Lot Corner Lot South Facing Home Back Yard Fenced

Parking

2 Car Detached Garage Garage Door Opener

Schools

West University Elementary School Pershing Middle School Lamar High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

Front Yard Maintenance Mathews Place Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Contact

Listed by Leah Oliver | Compass RE Texas,LLC - Houston
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Neighborhood

Located about six miles southwest of Downtown Houston, West University Place is an upscale suburb teeming with luxurious homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined streets. While the community is predominantly residential, West University Place is convenient to a host of shopping and dining opportunities at neighboring Rice Village and nearby Meyerland Plaza.

In fact, West University Place is convenient to a bevy of destinations. Rice University, Texas Medical Center, Hermann Park, Houston Zoo, the Museum District, NRG Stadium, and Gerald D. Hines Waterfall Park are all within close proximity to West University Place.

The community’s central location makes it an ideal choice for a wide variety of Houston-area commuters. Quick access to I-69 and I-610 makes getting around from West University Place easy.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Rice University	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
UT Health Houston	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Baylor College of Medicine	Drive:	9 min	3.4 mi

4002 Amherst St is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from The Art Institute of Houston. It is also near Rice University and UT Health Houston.

Schools

West University Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

1,114 Students

Attendance Zone

Pershing Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,390 Students

Attendance Zone

Lamar High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,125 Students

Attendance Zone

St. Mark's Episcopal School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

465 Students

Nearby

The Post Oak School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

513 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in West University Place include Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb, located 2.7 miles from 4002 Amherst St. 4002 Amherst St is near William P Hobby, located 16.9 miles or 30 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 25.6 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Dryden/Tmc	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Tmc Transit Center	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
Dryden/Tmc Stn Sb	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Smith Lands	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	13 min	7.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	30 min	16.9 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	34 min	25.6 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4002 Amherst St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Center	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Hefners Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Weslayan Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi

4002 Amherst St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Nature Discovery Center	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Lowrey Arboretum	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Houston Maritime Museum	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Houston Zoo	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi
Houston Museum of Natural Science	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi

4002 Amherst St has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Nature Discovery Center, Houston Maritime Museum, and Lowrey Arboretum.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Houston Methodist Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Texas Childrens Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi

4002 Amherst St has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire which is 2.5 miles away and a 6 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	43 min	30.3 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	72 min	55.9 mi

4002 Amherst St is 30.3 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.