Address
1517 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX
Price
$ 5,200,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#79622662
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyHARRIS
  • CityHouston
  • Area16
  • NeighborhoodRiver Oaks Sec 01
  • Zip77019
  • StyleTraditional
  • Year Built1930
  • Taxes$ 78135
  • Price$ 5,200,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms2
  • Sqr Footage6543
  • Lot Size0.5303 Acres
Data Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)
Property Description

This elegant, 1930 Tudor style home is in the heart of River Oaks on a half-acre lot with mature trees. Entering the home, you're met with the dining room and gorgeous wood mantle fireplace. Adjacent to the entry is an entertaining wing, with living room, sun room, and bar. The bar offers custom built-ins, hand-painted wallpaper and access to the backyard. The chef's kitchen opens to the family room, with soaring ceilings, large island with breakfast seating, Viking range, wood burning pizza oven and three sets of french doors to the backyard patio and pool. Upstairs, the primary retreat features a fireplace and balcony, jetted tub, large walk-in closet, dual sinks and makeup vanity. 2 en suite bedrooms and living area complete the second floor. An additional secondary bedroom with en suite is found on the third floor. The backyard includes a covered patio, Bocce court and expansive pool with fountains. Above the garage is a studio with full bath- perfect for an older kid or guests!

Elementary School Middle School High School
River Oaks Elementary School (Houston) Lanier Middle School Lamar High School (Houston)
Price History
4/1/2024 Listed $5,200,000

General Features

Interior Features Alarm System - Owned,Balcony,Crown Molding,Elevator,Fire/Smoke Alarm,Formal Entry/Foyer,Wet Bar,Window Coverings,Wired for Sound
Heating Central Gas
Roof Composition
Fireplaces 4
Energy Attic Vents,Digital Program Thermostat
Restrictions Deed Restrictions
Exclusions Ask Listing Agent
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1930
Subdivision River Oaks Sec 01
Style Traditional
Stories 2
County Harris
Tax Rate 2.0148
Property Type Single-Family
Yearly Taxes 78135
Access Automatic Gate,Driveway Gate
Census Tract 4111
Tax Year 2023
HOA Mandatory 1
Management Company River Oaks Property Owners Inc
Status Active
Acres 0.5303
Directions From San Felipe: travel north on Kirby Drive and property will be located on the right between Brentwood Dr and Pine Valley Ct.
City Houston
Disclosures Sellers Disclosure
School District 27 - Houston
Maintenance Fee Includes Courtesy Patrol
Street Name Kirby
Geo Market Area River Oaks Area
DOM 20
Fee Other 1
Maint Fee Pay Schedule Annually
Elementary School RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Middle School LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Finance Available Cash Sale,Conventional
High School LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
List Type Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Interior Features

Total Bedrooms 4
Fireplace Description Gaslog Fireplace,Wood Burning Fireplace
Floors Carpet,Tile,Wood
Disposal 1
Dishwasher 1
Master Bath Desc Half Bath,Primary Bath: Double Sinks,Primary Bath: Jetted Tub,Primary Bath: Separate Shower,Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only,Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Room Description Breakfast Room,Den,Family Room,Formal Dining,Formal Living,Guest Suite,Home Office/Study,Living Area - 1st Floor,Living Area - 2nd Floor,Loft,Utility Room in House
Range Type Gas Range
Oven Type Double Oven
Microwave 1
Kitchen Breakfast Bar,Island w/o Cooktop,Kitchen open to Family Room,Pantry,Pots/Pans Drawers,Under Cabinet Lighting
Room Count 21
Sq Ft Total 6543
Sq Ft Source Appraisal District
Bedroom Description All Bedrooms Up,En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor,Walk-In Closet
Cool System Central Electric
Total Baths 4.20

Exterior Features

Foundation Pier & Beam,Slab
Siding Brick
Private Pool Y/N Yes
Carport Description Attached Carport
Garage Description Detached Garage
Lot Size Source Appraisal District
Front Door Faces West,Northwest
Dwelling Type Free Standing
Lot Size 23100
Water Sewer Public Sewer,Public Water
Garage Carport Additional Parking,Auto Driveway Gate,Circle Driveway,Double-Wide Driveway,Extra Driveway
Carport Spaces Count 1
Lot Description Subdivision Lot
No Of Garage Cap 2
Exterious Features Back Yard,Back Yard Fenced,Covered Patio/Deck,Detached Gar Apt /Quarters,Fully Fenced,Patio/Deck,Private Driveway,Spa/Hot Tub

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 77019

Price
AVG $3.59M
$5.2M
Taxes
AVG $57,336
$78,135
Visits
AVG 314
92
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1998
1930

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