NOT LISTED FOR SALE

16 E Rivercrest Dr Houston, TX 77042

Briar Forest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,752,000 - $5,995,526

6 Beds
10 Baths
13,422 Sq Ft
$400/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 17, 2017

Current estimated payment $36,041 / mo

174 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Heated Pool
  • 3.98 Acre Lot
  • Media Room
  • Garage Apartment
  • Dual Staircase

About This Home

As of July 2017

Custom designed and built Palladian-inspired gated estate on 3+ acres. Double-height foyer; tall French doors in principal rooms surround classical atrium pool with rear two-story windows overlooking lawn and tennis court; open integrated floorplan for elegant entertaining; professionally-equipped kitchen w/catering kitchen; first-floor master wing w/sitting area, sumptuous master bath; gym; yoga room; five en-suite secondary bedrooms; gameroom; guest house; staff quarters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Molly Kaplan

License #0209290 Listed on: 01/10/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Hugo Alvarez

HCA Investment Co. License #0416712

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $119,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 3.98 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $208 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Porte-Cochere
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 13,422 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Terrazzo

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • Bidet
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Home Security

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Spa
  • Screen Enclosure

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Walnut Bend Elementary School
  • Revere Middle School
  • Westside High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Community Details

  • Rivercrest Estates Association, Phone Number (281) 855-9876
  • Rivercrest Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$119,248

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

3.98 Acres

HOA Fees

$208 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.98
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Rivercrest
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:072-082-001-0007
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Terrazzo
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Bidet, Double Vanity, Elevator Shaft, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Hot Tub/Spa, Kitchen Island, Multiple Staircases, Stone Counters, Separate Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 13422.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Tile
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Features: Heated, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard, Tennis Court(s)
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Porte-Cochere

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
  • Security: Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Rivercrest Estates
  • Phone: 281-855-9876
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: WALNUT BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Junior High Dist: 27 - Houston
  • High School: WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: REVERE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 119248.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$5,369,509

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2017
Closed on
Jul 17, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Molly Kaplan
Buyer's Agent
Hugo Alvarez
HCA Investment Co.
List Price
$5,850,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$517,500
Interest Rate
7.91%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- Commonwealth Land Title Co
-- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $164,000
Previous Owner $517,500
Previous Owner $360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2017 07/17/17 Sold -- -- --
07/03/2017 07/03/17 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2017 01/10/17 For Sale $5,850,000 -- $436 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $82,653 $6,331,700 $2,735,124 $3,596,576
2024 $85,952 $5,519,385 $2,344,392 $3,174,993
2023 $85,952 $5,735,000 $2,344,392 $3,390,608
2022 $111,367 $5,584,269 $2,083,904 $3,500,365
2021 $107,164 $4,750,095 $2,083,904 $2,666,191
2020 $101,222 $4,370,300 $2,083,904 $2,286,396
2019 $96,157 $3,800,000 $2,083,904 $1,716,096
2018 $96,157 $3,800,000 $2,083,904 $1,716,096
2017 $107,237 $4,241,022 $2,083,904 $2,157,118
2016 $107,237 $4,241,022 $2,083,904 $2,157,118
2015 $88,217 $5,604,572 $1,693,172 $3,911,400
2014 $88,217 $4,276,151 $1,530,367 $2,745,784
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Molly Kaplan

  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Hugo Alvarez

    HCA Investment Co.

    (713) 847-8300

    2 Total Sales

    Hugo Alvarez
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 99846072

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0720820010007

Texas Harris County Houston 77042 Briar Forest

16 E Rivercrest Dr, Houston, TX

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