6535 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, 77005
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Other,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer,Double Oven,Electric Oven,Microwave,Electric Cooktop,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
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)
- Window features: Window Coverings
- Flooring: Marble,Stone,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Free Standing,Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric,Zoned
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 8,312
- Total interior livable area: 8,312 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar,Island w/ Cooktop,Kitchen open to Family Room,Pantry,Pots/Pans Drawers,Under Cabinet Lighting,Walk-in Pantry
Master 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
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Customized Wheelchair Accessible,Accessible Approach with Ramp
Details
- Parcel number: 0393020110011
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered,Patio/Deck
- Exterior features: Back Green Space,Balcony,Side Yard,Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
Lot
- Lot size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Subdivided,1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
- Lot size dimensions: 200 x 100
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Oversized,Additional Parking,Double-Wide Driveway,Extra Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $13,647 | $163,764 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,118 | $13,416 |
| Property Taxes | $3,260 | $39,120 |
| Electricity | $912 | $10,952 |
| Total | $18,937 | $227,244 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Price change | $2,699,000 |
| 2026-03-10 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000 |
| 2026-01-17 | Listing removed | $2,750,000 |
| 2025-10-30 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000 |
| 2022-12-28 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-22 | Listed for sale | $3,998,800 |
| 2016-10-18 | Sold | -- |
| 2016-08-09 | Pending sale | $2,650,000 |
| 2016-07-20 | Price change | $2,650,000 |
| 2016-07-18 | Pending sale | $2,495,000 |
| 2016-06-10 | Price change | $2,495,000 |
| 2016-05-02 | Price change | $2,695,000 |
| 2016-03-28 | Price change | $2,995,000 |
| 2016-02-26 | Price change | $3,195,000 |
| 2016-01-25 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000 |
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