$5,200,000

1561 Kirby Dr Houston, TX 77019

River Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated payment $33,860/month

Total Views 24,111
4 Beds
6 Baths
6,531 Sq Ft
$796 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Garage Apartment
  • Colonial Architecture
  • River Oaks Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Pine Valley Park

About This Home

Iconic Colonial estate perfectly situated between Kirby Dr and Brentwood in Houston’s prestigious River Oaks. Fully gated and framed by vibrant azaleas and mature oaks, this timeless residence blends elegance, privacy, and comfort. Ideal for entertaining inside and out, the home features a formal dining room with a stone fireplace and a paneled living room with classic warmth. A sunlit study with leaded glass overlooks blooming Peggy Martin roses. The stunning ballroom—complete with wet bar, marble fireplace, and ceiling mural—is perfect for unforgettable gatherings. The chef’s kitchen opens to expansive family and breakfast rooms, with chilled wine storage and built-in espresso machine. Two powder rooms and a guest apartment behind the garage complete the first floor. Outside, lush gardens, a peaceful fountain, and pool create a serene oasis for al fresco entertaining. Upstairs features a spacious primary suite and two bedrooms; the third floor offers a fourth suite and fitness room.

Listing Agent

Nancy Almodovar

Nan & Company Properties License #0529794 Listed on: 05/27/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $73,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard

HOA Fees

  • $269 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Electric Gate
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,531 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • River Oaks Elementary School
  • Lanier Middle School
  • Lamar High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Power Generator

Community Details

Overview

  • Ropo Association, Phone Number (713) 622-0001
  • River Oaks 01 02 & Hm Wood S Subdivision

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$73,560

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$269 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Traveling north on Kirby Drive. The home will be on your right at the corner of Kirby and Brentwood.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6223
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks 01 02 & Hm Wood S
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: HVAC, Thermostat, Windows
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Slate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Bidet, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Marble Counters, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 6531.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition, Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision, Side Yard
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Electric: Generator
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Prewired, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Gas, Window Unit
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)
  • Amenities: Guard
  • Association Fee: 3222.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: ROPO
  • Phone: 713-622-0001
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 73560.0

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $53,373 $3,515,650 $2,520,951 $994,699
2023 $53,373 $3,350,000 $2,439,630 $910,370
2022 $67,700 $3,465,000 $2,276,988 $1,188,012
2021 $65,144 $3,287,572 $2,114,346 $1,173,226
2020 $61,532 $3,000,000 $2,114,346 $885,654
2019 $58,453 $3,000,000 $2,114,346 $885,654
2018 $42,420 $2,100,000 $2,099,900 $100
2017 $61,191 $2,900,000 $2,114,346 $785,654
2016 $60,686 $2,400,000 $1,837,173 $562,827
2015 $46,272 $3,000,000 $1,837,173 $1,162,827
2014 $46,272 $1,800,000 $1,554,531 $245,469
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $5,200,000 -- $796 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,490,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $1,320,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $247,500 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 46597847

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0601530360006

Texas Harris County Houston 77019 River Oaks

1561 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX

This home is located at 1561 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019 and is currently priced at $5,200,000, approximately $796 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 1561 Kirby Dr is a home located in Harris County with nearby schools including River Oaks Elementary School, Lanier Middle School, and Lamar High School.

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