Sell Your West University or Rice Village Home with Compean Group

ZIP 77005 includes the City of West University Place, Southside Place, Southampton, Boulevard Oaks and the streets around Rice Village, and most of it is single-family homes. Our recorded sales here run from a 1911 home and a 1945 fourplex to new construction. Here is how we sell in an area where many original cottages have given way to larger new homes.

Our recorded sales in West University and Rice Village

Since June 2022, 6 sales in ZIP 77005 have been recorded under Evan Compean's HAR agent ID. There were no land or lot sales: 5 were single-family homes and 1 was a fourplex, built from 1911 to 2023. Because 77005 is shared by two independent cities and several Houston neighborhoods, not every sale below is inside West University Place's city limits.

Recent examples:

• 1945 fourplex on Albans Rd
• 4-bedroom 1936 home on Robinhood St
• 3-bedroom 1911 home on Albans Rd
• 4-bedroom 2017 home on Albans Rd
• 3-bedroom 1940 home on Nottingham St
• 4-bedroom 2023 home on Byron St

These counts cover only sales recorded under Evan Compean's HAR agent ID since June 2022 (through October 27, 2026); the team's overall record is 1,000+ homes sold in 15 years and 140+ transactions in the last 12 months.

What sells homes in West University and Rice Village

Newer homes set the standard. In the 12 months through September 2026, 176 homes sold in West U on the MLS at a median around $1.82 million. Most homes there were built since the 1990s, many with two stories, garages and pools, and buyers expect that level of finish. An original home competes both with other original homes and with what a buyer could build on the lot, so we price it from both angles.

Know which city's rules apply. West University Place, incorporated in 1925, is a separate city with its own building codes, zoning, permits and tree rules, and Southside Place is a separate city too. Southampton, Boulevard Oaks and the streets around Rice Village are inside Houston city limits. A buyer planning to rebuild or add on will check setbacks, height limits and tree rules with the right city, so we look up which city your home is in on the appraisal district record before listing.

New construction needs a launch plan. Next to competing new homes, some finishes can look dated before a house is even listed. When a builder asked us to review a new West University Place home before launch, we compared the competing listings and sent specific selection recommendations and a property analysis. Once it was on the market, we scheduled open houses. We have also listed new construction under way on Marquette St in West University Place.

Flood history and trains. Some West U streets flooded in major storms while others stayed dry, so buyers check the FEMA flood zone, ask for an elevation certificate and read the seller's disclosure. A Union Pacific freight line runs along the west side of West U, roughly following Community Drive, inside a railroad quiet zone, and homes closest to the tracks still hear passing trains.

How we sell your home

Evan Compean, Founder and Team Lead, leads your pricing and every negotiation, and he brings an investor's and builder's eye to what buyers here will and won't pay for. For each listing we provide:

• A written pricing analysis using active competition, recent price cuts and sales from the last 60 days, with our reasoning, the links and an estimated net sheet.
• Preparation advice on which updates buyers pay for and which they ignore, with staging advice or virtual staging when it helps.
• Professional HDR photography, a 3D tour of the inside and outside, and a floor plan.
• Premium placement on Homes.com and Zillow through paid partnerships, plus search, retargeting, pay-per-click and boosted social ads.
• Showings through a professional scheduling service, the buyer agent's feedback after each one and a written update every Monday.

More detail is on our Sell page and Why sell with Compean Group. Request a free home valuation or look at recent sales in 77005.

Questions sellers ask about West University and Rice Village

Is my 77005 home in West University Place or Houston, and does it matter?

It matters for taxes, city services and building rules. West University Place and Southside Place are separate cities, while Southampton, Boulevard Oaks and the streets around Rice Village are inside Houston city limits. We look up which city your home is in on the appraisal district record and describe it correctly in the listing.

Will buyers want to tear down my original West U home?

Some will plan to remodel or rebuild, and others want to live in the house as it is. West U has its own building codes, zoning and tree rules, so rebuild buyers check setbacks and height limits with the city. We compare recent sales of similar older homes and lots to set a price that works for both groups.

How do you help builders sell new construction in West University Place?

We review competing new homes and recommend finishes before launch, estimate the sale price from comparable new construction and recent resales, and schedule open houses once the home is listed. We have listed new construction under way on Marquette St in West University Place.

Can my flood insurance policy help sell my West U home?

It can. Buyers check the FEMA flood zone, ask for an elevation certificate and often get a flood insurance quote during the option period. An NFIP policy can often be assigned to the buyer at closing, which may keep your current premium and rate protections.

Client results nearby

• Cash not available to close (West University, 77005)
• Advising a builder on a $3.59 million new home (West University Place, 77005)

See all 23 client case studies

Talk with us about your 77005 home

Call or text Evan Compean at (832) 777-3904, email evan@thecompeangroup.com or send us a message. Our team works with homeowners and builders in English and Spanish.

As of October 21, 2026, Compean Group has 699 reviews and ratings across five sites. That includes 5.0 stars from 217 Google reviews, 5.0 from 153 Zillow reviews, 4.9 from 147 Yelp reviews, 5.0 from 56 RateMyAgent reviews and 4.99 out of 5 from 126 HAR client surveys.

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Updated October 29, 2026.