Houses Texas Harris County Houston West University Place 5920 Fordham St

$6,500 / Month

5920 Fordham St

Houston, TX 77005

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713-320-4082

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

3
Square Feet

2,684 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Tennis Courts
Traditional Architecture
Wood Flooring
Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
Furnished
Solid Surface Countertops

5920 Fordham St

About This Home

Available Now

Timeless traditional all-brick home in highly desired West U! Lovely home is being offered furnished! Welcoming Foyer separates Formal Dining & Living; strategically connected to Dining is kitchen w/windows providing abundance of natural light w/SS appliances & island. Large Family Rm is anchored by gas-log fireplace w/French doors on each side leading to backyard. Hardwood floors & plantation shutters throughout 1st level. Upstairs enjoys primary bedroom & spa-like primary bath w/dual walk-in closets,2 other bedrooms are on each side of 'jack & jill' full bath,w/utility room upstairs. All appliances included! Zoned to West U Elem.(tenant to verify). Just blocks from Rice Village which boasts enticing & unique spots to enjoy coffee,crepes,b'fast,lunch,dinner,drinks & variety of shopping. Rice University’s peaceful & heavily shaded walking/jogging trail around corner. Texas Medical Center,Museum District,Hermann Park,Zoo,Miller Outdoor Theatre & Downtown; just minutes away. MLS# 98228691

5920 Fordham 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 1986

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub Double Vanity Bathtub with Shower En-Suite Primary Bedroom Separate Shower 2.5 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Energy-Efficient Thermostat Energy-Efficient HVAC

Flooring

Wood Tile Carpet

Home Design

Traditional Architecture

Home Security

Fire Sprinkler System

Interior Spaces

Furnished Plantation Shutters Living Room Formal Entry Dining Room Ceiling Fan Utility Room Family Room Wood Burning Fireplace 2,684 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property Gas Log Fireplace

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Double Convection Oven Electric Oven Kitchen Island Gas Cooktop Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 9/5/25 Long Term Lease

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot Back Yard Fenced Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

Tennis Courts

Parking

2 Car Detached Garage Driveway

Schools

West University Elementary School Pershing Middle School Lamar High School

Utilities

Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System Programmable Thermostat Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

Preston Place Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Recreation

Community Pool

Contact

Listed by Tony Droubi | Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Phone Number
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

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.

Learn more about living in West University Place

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Rice University	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
UT Health Houston	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Baylor College of Medicine	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi

5920 Fordham St is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Rice University. It is also near UT Health Houston and Baylor College of Medicine.

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

River Oaks Montessori

Private Elementary School

Grades K

Nearby

Beresford School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK, 1, 4 & 7-12

Nearby

St Vincent De Paul School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

509 Students

Nearby

A+ Unlimited Potential

Private Middle School

Grades 6-8

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb, located 1.6 miles from 5920 Fordham St. 5920 Fordham St is near William P Hobby, located 15.0 miles or 28 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 24.2 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Dryden/Tmc	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Tmc Transit Center	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Dryden/Tmc Stn Sb	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo Station	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	11 min	5.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	28 min	15.0 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	33 min	24.2 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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 5920 Fordham St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Kirby Shopping Center	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
The Village	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
Rice Village Place Shopping Center	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi

5920 Fordham St has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Lowrey Arboretum	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Houston Maritime Museum	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Houston Museum of Natural Science	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Cockrell Butterfly Center	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Houston Zoo	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi

5920 Fordham St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Lowrey Arboretum, Houston Maritime Museum, and Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Houston Methodist Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Shriners Hospitals for Children	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Texas Childrens Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi

5920 Fordham St has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Houston Methodist Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	42 min	29.0 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	70 min	54.5 mi

5920 Fordham St is 29.0 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.