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    Comfortably contemporary new home in West University offers ideal family space for $2.85 million

    Holly Beretto
    Oct 4, 2022 | 1:31 pm

    Idyllic and cozy, there's something endlessly charming about West University. An enclave unto itself in the middle of Houston’s hum and bustle, it’s known for shady streets, lovely parks, and cozy community.

    Aside from being home to CultureMap columnist Ken Hoffman, West U has been crowned the best city to live in Texas.

    For home shoppers looking to enjoy West U's cozy confines, a newly built home at 3203 Georgetown St. represents a choice option. The contemporary, four-bedroom home is on the market for $2.85 million, represented by Patricia Reed of Sotheby’s International Realty.

    Across more than 4,800 square feet on a lot that’s just under two-tenths of an acre, this is a home that is perfect for family living, with plenty of space to entertain.

    The two-story home offers four bedroom and four and a half bathrooms. Details have been thoughtfully selected throughout, including hardwood floors, beautiful built-in shelves, massive windows to allow in plenty of light, and an overall contemporary feel.

    Designed by Jennifer Hemelet for Mirador Builders, 3203 Georgetown is a lovely haven. The kitchen is a casual gathering space, with a giant island, breakfast nook, wood-plank ceiling, and high-end appliances. Loads of cabinets arranged around the room keep everything organized and offer an open feel to the room.

    A must for families and kids, a mudroom provides cubbies and hooks for school backpacks, sports equipment, even a leash or two. A vintage chandelier provides a midcentury showpiece to the dining room.

    The primary bedroom boasts a spa-like bathroom with double vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. A second-level game room offers a wall of windows and A/V closet, and is the perfect place for teens and tweens to take over with their friends.

    Outdoor living is centered around a rear porch with a pine ceiling with ceiling fan that overlooks a tranquil backyard — with more than enough space to add a pool.

    This home is move-in ready, and waiting for its new owners to create memories and build their lives here. It’s a space that can easily grow with a growing family, or be a spot where a couple can entertain visitors for an evening or a longer stay. Its location is in the heart of West U, and therefore in the heart of Houston, convenient to the Medical Center, Rice University, Greenway Plaza, downtown, and more.

    3203 Georgetown St.  West University

    Photos via Sotheby's International Realty.

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    Houston-based Shell lists Energy Corridor campus for $325 million

    John Egan
    Aug 28, 2026 | 9:15 am
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    Energy giant Shell has put its U.S. headquarters in Houston’s Energy Corridor on the market and is exploring the sale of its U.S. chemical business.

    Green Street News reported Shell just listed its longtime Energy Corridor campus at 150 N. Dairy Ashford Road. The asking price is $325 million, The Real Deal reported. Shell plans to lease back half of the nearly 1.5 million-square-foot Woodcreek campus for 15 years.

    A sale-leaseback deal could transform the 43.6-acre campus into a multitenant hub, CoStar News reported.

    “Houston is a critical hub for Shell globally and the headquarters of our U.S. businesses,” a Shell spokesperson told the Houston Business Journal. “We remain committed to Houston and are evaluating opportunities to optimize our Woodcreek campus as part of our ongoing review of workplace needs while maintaining a strong presence in the city.”

    Shell occupied its first building at the West Houston campus in 1980. The company employs more than 6,000 people in Texas.

    Shell is one of the highest-profile businesses occupying space in the Energy Corridor. It’s home to 67,000 workers, more than 27 million square feet of office and mixed-use space, and 3.8 million square feet of retail and restaurant space.

    Shell considers $8B sale of chemical business

    As the company seeks to unload its Woodcreek campus, The Financial Times reported Shell is looking into selling its U.S. chemical business. The price tag: $8 billion.

    Potential buyers include Spring-based ExxonMobil and Houston-based LyondellBasell.

    Shell operates four chemical plants in Texas, Louisiana and Pennsylvania, producing an array of chemicals for use in plastics, detergents and pharmaceuticals.

    Shell CEO Wael Sawan said last year that the company had spent $45 billion in capital “that is underperforming for us,” split between its chemical business and renewable energy arm.

    Shell also agreed to sell its solar and wind power business in India this summer. Read more here.

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    This story was first published on our sister site EnergyCapitalHTX.

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