NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $5,392,000 - $7,080,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,789 Sq Ft
$1,072/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2024

Current estimated payment $42,202/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Room
  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • River Oaks Elementary School Rated A
  • Garage Apartment
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of June 2024

A River Oaks Icon: "The Redbird House". This enchanting estate comprised of three distinct dwellings ecompasses over half an acre of fully gated grounds offering a prestigious pedigree set forth by acclaimed architect, Birdsall P. Briscoe, within the coveted Country Club Estates. The original 3-Bedroom Main House has been masterfully reimagined utilizing the talented team of Newberry Architecture in collaboration with Erin Stetzer Homes and Courtnay Elias of Creative Tonic Design. Swimming Pool with adjacent ground-level Guest House. Gated motor court with porte-cochere and ample off-street parking leads to a Carriage House with two-car capacity and Guest Apartment above. A timeless treasure having remained a recognized hallmark of distinguished design as evidenced by features in numerous publications and recipient of a "Good Brick Award" from the Houston Preservation Alliance. Appraisal Calculations: Main House (5,092 sq. ft.), Pool House (697 sq. ft.), Garage Apartment (548 sq. ft.).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Sweeney

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0454085 Listed on: 05/27/2024

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Afshari

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0620637

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $126,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • North Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $280 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Garage Apartment
  • Porte-Cochere
  • Electric Gate
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,789 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Power Generator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Contact Listing Agent

Community Details

Overview

  • Ropo Association, Phone Number (713) 622-0001
  • River Oaks Subdivision

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$126,125

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$280 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: East on Inwood from River Oaks Boulevard, property is located on the south side of the street prior to reaching Bellmeade.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5992
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Historic/Antique
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Stone, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Marble Counters, Pantry, Separate Shower, Wired for Sound, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 5789.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Garage Apartment, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Office, Sunroom, Wine Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: Contact Listing Agent
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Porte-Cochere

Utilities

  • Electric: Generator
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Security System Owned
  • 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

  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Amenities: Guard
  • Association Fee: 3365.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: ROPO
  • Phone: 713-622-0001
  • Association: Yes

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 126125.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2024
Closed on
Jun 18, 2024
Sold by
Juneau Melissa
Bought by
Farb Jonathan H
Seller's Agent
Laura Sweeney
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Buyer's Agent
Michael Afshari
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
List Price
$7,200,000
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$6,207,095

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.68%
Original Mortgage
$4,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,964,321
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,566,643

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2020
Closed on
Sep 21, 2020
Sold by
Layne Paul and Layne Penny
Bought by
Juneau Melissa
Seller's Agent
Laura Sweeney
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Buyer's Agent
Laura Sweeney
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
List Price
$5,249,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2013
Sold by
Weill Michael and Weill Kimberly
Bought by
Layne Paul and Layne Penny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,435,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2005
Sold by
Laurent Patricia M
Bought by
Weill Michael and Weill Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,535,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1993
Sold by
Campbell Henry V
Bought by
Laurent John P and Laurent Patricia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Farb Jonathan H -- Charter Title Company
Juneau Melissa -- None Listed On Document
Layne Paul -- Charter Title Company
Weill Michael -- Charter Title Company
Laurent John P -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Farb Jonathan H $4,000,000
Previous Owner Layne Paul $940,400
Previous Owner Layne Paul $1,435,000
Previous Owner Weill Michael $500,000
Previous Owner Weill Michael $1,535,000
Previous Owner Laurent John P $250,000
Previous Owner Laurent John $663,000
Previous Owner Laurent John $120,000
Previous Owner Laurent John P $75,000
Previous Owner Laurent John P $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Sold -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2024 05/27/24 For Sale $7,200,000 +37.2% $1,244 / Sq Ft
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Sold -- -- --
08/22/2020 08/22/20 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2020 08/03/20 For Sale $5,249,000 -- $907 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $106,218 $6,386,418 $4,567,500 $1,818,918
2023 $106,218 $6,259,902 $4,437,000 $1,822,902
2022 $119,507 $5,427,492 $3,915,000 $1,512,492
2021 $109,139 $4,682,729 $3,654,000 $1,028,729
2020 $108,971 $4,500,000 $3,523,500 $976,500
2019 $106,279 $4,200,000 $3,523,500 $676,500
2018 $81,074 $4,000,000 $3,393,000 $607,000
2017 $101,143 $4,000,000 $3,393,000 $607,000
2016 $98,867 $3,910,000 $2,996,500 $913,500
2015 $71,119 $3,910,000 $2,996,500 $913,500
2014 $71,119 $3,449,035 $2,535,500 $913,535
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 9490197

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0601310000004