West University Place Overview
In the state of Texas, West University Place is a relatively small community. West University Place is the 170th largest city in Texas, with 15,585 people and three distinct neighborhoods. West University Place real estate is not only among the most expensive in Texas, but it is also consistently among the most expensive in the United States.
First Most Expensive Home Sold in West University Place
Address: 6314 Brompton Road, West University Place, 77005
Sold between: $5,081,001 – $5,864,000
Sold on: 12/14/2018
County: Harris County
Sold By: Greenwood King Properties
General Description: One-of-a kind, incredibly appointed custom Italian villa on rare 23,000 (115 X 200-HCAD) sq ft lot on prestigious West U street custom designed by Gary Chandler & built by Bardwell. Tremendous full-size gymnasium in back(90×50)w/basketball hoops, training equipment, game/media area & kitchenette. Gorgeous front elevation boasts fossil stone, stucco & brick w/copper gutters. Wonderful open floorplan w/painted concrete floors, fabulous stone fireplace in center of 1st floor, dramatic pine ceilings. Dream kitchen w/6-burner gas cooktop,2 dishwashers, side-by-side glass front SubZero, oversized white quartzite island. Stunning dining room, glorious brick sunroom to gorgeous pool ¢er courtyard w/fabulous summer kitchen. Upstairs has beautiful pine floors,7 bedrooms,6 baths, game-room, study & craft room. Amazing master suite offers Juliet balcony w/gorgeous views to backyard & pool, luxurious bath. Crestron smart home system w/security cameras. Elevator ready. 3-car garage. Temp-controlled wine cellar. Per seller
Second Most Expensive Home Sold in West University Place
Address: 6402 Vanderbilt Street, West University Place, 77005
Sold between: $4,418,001 – $5,081,000
Sold on: 10/17/2019
County: Harris County
Sold By: John Daugherty, REALTORS
General Description: One-of-a kind, incredibly appointed custom Italian villa on rare 23,000 (115 X 200-HCAD) sq ft lot on prestigious West U street custom designed by Gary Chandler & built by Bardwell. Tremendous full-size gymnasium in back(90×50)w/basketball hoops, training equipment, game/media area & kitchenette. Gorgeous front elevation boasts fossil stone, stucco & brick w/copper gutters. Wonderful open floorplan w/painted concrete floors, fabulous stone fireplace in center of 1st floor, dramatic pine ceilings. Dream kitchen w/6-burner gas cooktop,2 dishwashers, side-by-side glass front SubZero, oversized white quartzite island. Stunning dining room, glorious brick sunroom to gorgeous pool ¢er courtyard w/fabulous summer kitchen. Upstairs has beautiful pine floors,7 bedrooms,6 baths, game-room, study & craft room. Amazing master suite offers Juliet balcony w/gorgeous views to backyard & pool, luxurious bath. Crestron smart home system w/security cameras. Elevator ready. 3-car garage. Temp-controlled wine cellar. Per seller
Third Most Expensive Home Sold in West University Place
Address: 6411 Vanderbilt Street, West University Place, 77005
Sold between: $4,418,001 – $5,081,000
Sold on: 03/21/2018
County: Harris County
Sold By: Roger Martin Properties
General Description: Luxury. Location. Lifestyle. Elegant Old World living w/6 bedrooms, 7 full & 2 half baths. Stucco w/limestone & wrought iron. Grand entry, spiral stair, formals, wine room, library, studio, theater, game room, elevator. Master suite & guest bedroom down. Hand-scraped wood floors, domed ceilings, double-sided limestone fireplace, granite & marble. Epicurean kitchen w/2 granite islands, high-end appliances. Saltwater pool w/spa, waterfall. Summer kitchen, sport court. 4 car garage. Premier WU location.
Fourth Most Expensive Home Sold in West University Place
Address: 3780 Robinhood, West University Place, 77005
Sold between: $4,418,001 – $5,081,000
Sold on: 07/24/2018
County: Harris County
Sold By: John Daugherty, REALTORS
General Description: Gorgeous one-owner, custom home designed and built by Jon Gilbreath & Assoc. and completed in 2005. Beautiful Country French architecture set on a lushly landscaped half acre plus lot! Tasteful and elegant, this is truly a ‘River Oaks’ home in scope and supreme quality but located in popular West U! Oversized welcoming entry foyer leads to grand formal rooms for exceptional entertaining possibilities. Beautiful gourmet kitchen modeled after a Parisienne bistro. Charming family room w/ oversized fireplace surrounded by beautifully executed bookcases & blt-ins. Upstairs is a grand Master Suite & executive bath plus three additional spacious and special bedrooms, each w/ en suite baths all centered around a casual den/game room and a very private office. The third level is either the fifth bedroom and bath or potential study. Outdoors, a 2 car garage + 2 lifts for a total of 4 cars + 2 car port cochere. Lovely saltwater pool + entire extra fenced side lot play yard. Truly exceptional!
Fifth Most Expensive Home Sold in West University Place
Address: 3605 Georgetown Street, West University Place, 77005
Sold between: $4,418,001 – $5,081,000
Sold on: 12/03/2018
County: Harris County
Sold By: Greenwood King Properties
General Description: When dreaming of living in West University 3605/3611 Georgetown is ideal. From inception, classic architecture, stately oaks & dead-end street combine to create this exceptional property. Situated on a 22,500 sqft (HCAD) corner lot, this custom Bardwell home is 7,116 sqft (HCAD). The large rectangular pool & lawn are enviable. The impressive corner location allows for lovely porte-cochere & circular drive as well as 3 car garage. Family room, kitchen, breakfast & master with private balcony benefit from pleasing views of the pool & lawn. With up to 6 bedrooms & 7 full baths, including game room & quarters options, Georgetown was designed for flexibility, functionally & beauty. An elevator to 3 floors allows for accessibility. Both formals, flex room off the master, private study & full pool bath help to complete the home. Well-equipped kitchen boasts Thermador appliances, wet bar area with ice maker, butcher block island & amazing storage. Georgetown will be sold in total. All per Seller
Work-Life & Occupations in West University Place
West University Place is a decidedly white-collar community, with white-collar employment accounting for 96.05% of the population, well above the national average. West University Place is mainly populated by professionals, administrators, salespeople, and office staff. People who work in management occupations (20.24%), healthcare (16.87%), and business and financial trades are concentrated in West University Place (13.36%).
Telecommuters make up a sizable portion of the workforce: 9.21% of employees work from home. While this number may seem small in total, it is a large proportion of the total workforce compared to the rest of the country. Staff in knowledge-based, white-collar occupations are frequently telecommuters. People in Silicon Valley, for example, telecommute in vast numbers. Self-employed people who run small businesses out of their homes are another form of at-home worker.
Setting & Lifestyle in West University Place
Furthermore, West University Place is home to many “urban sophisticates,” or people who are not only affluent and working in skilled professions but also have a high level of education. If they live in a significant or small city, a suburb, or a small town, metropolitan sophisticates have refined tastes. Urban effluent fund bookstores, high-end retail stores, and luxury travel, and they are faithful patrons of the arts in big cities, watching and promoting opera, symphony, dance, and theatre.
West University Place is an excellent option for families with children for a variety of reasons. For starters, West University Place is home to a large number of other families with children, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to form social bonds with other families and find family-oriented services and culture. The city’s excellent public education system and a significant population of college-educated adults provide an atmosphere that encourages academic values. West University Place has a high percentage of owner-occupied single-family homes in terms of real estate, which reflects the community’s stability. Finally, the overall crime rate in West University Place is lower than the national average.
West University Place Population Statistics
If you have a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree? If that’s the case, West University Place could be a good fit for you. Although the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%, 86.90% of adults here have a 4-year or graduate degree. West University Place had a per capita income of $125,712 in 2018, which is high compared to Texas and the rest of the country. For a family of four, this equates to an annual income of $502,848.
West University Place is a city with a diverse ethnic population. People who live in West University Place identify as belonging to a wide range of racial and ethnic groups. The most common race reported by West University Place residents is White, followed by Asian. German, English, Irish, Italian, and French are all important ancestries in West University Place. West University Place also has a high number of residents who were born in another country (17.03%). English is the most widely spoken language in West University Place. Spanish and Chinese are two other common languages spoken here.
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