5308 Southampton Estates offers rare walkability in Houston, located within a secure gated community less than a 10‑minute walk to Rice University and moments from the Museum District, Texas Medical Center, Hermann Park, and Rice Village. This is one of the few neighborhoods in the city where you can truly live a pedestrian friendly lifestyle. The immaculate and well-maintained property includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2-car garage with extra parking in front. The home has hardwood floors, crown molding and LED lighting. Plantation shutters are in the kitchen and all the bedrooms. The oversized master bedroom features a luxurious ensuite bath with two separate vanities, a soaking tub, large walk‑in shower with bench, a private water closet, and two large walk‑in closets. Both secondary bedrooms also include walk in closets. The two upstairs bathrooms are finished with Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo countertops and Calacatta Arabesque marble tile floors. Rounding out the upstairs is a dedicated library area and a full laundry room. The first floor offers generous, light‑filled living spaces including a large living room with gas fireplace, expansive kitchen with center island, Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo counters, and cement tile backsplash, generously sized dining room, entry foyer, and powder bath. French doors from both the living room and kitchen open to a wrap‑around deck surrounded by crepe myrtles, landscaped plantings, and maintenance‑free turf—a private outdoor retreat with minimal upkeep. There are three lease options. Base rent for a 12‑month lease is $4,950/month unfurnished. The $55 Realtor. com application fee can be deducted from the first month’s rent. Flexible furnished and utility inclusive options are available: $4,950/mo – Unfurnished, tenant pays utilities (except trash and recycling) $5,200/mo – Fully furnished, tenant pays utilities (except trash and recycling) $5,600/mo – Fully furnished, all utilities included A 10‑month academic‑year lease may be negotiable.