NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3459 Ella Lee Ln Houston, TX 77027

River Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,350,000 - $4,637,000

4 Beds
8 Baths
6,371 Sq Ft
$711/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2022

Current estimated payment $30,364 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Media Room
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Dual Staircase
  • River Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Garage Apartment
  • 1-minute walk to Ella Lee Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

This superbly updated, classic 1930s neo-Regency home presents a master class in sympathetic renovation. Built by Ivan Greer; modernized by Mid Century architect Charles Pagan; recently updated by Ginger Barber, ASID and Chateau Domingue. Elevator. Rejuvenated hardwood floors, millwork, and paneling; antique marble fireplaces; banks of French doors and full-length windows w/ pool and garden views; pocket doors; abundant, prioritized storage. Magnificent formals; a family room spanning the rear; and cozy TV room/study. Modern kitchen w/ massive central island; quartzite countertops; SubZero / Viking appliances; extensive pantries; light-filled breakfast area. Secluded primary w/ elegant dressing areas, custom-fitted closets, and 2 marble-clad baths w/ walkthrough shower, a tub, and 2 water closets. Bedrooms have en suite baths and custom-fitted closets; 3rd floor has a media room w/ bath and an additional flex space. Apartment w/ kitchenette and bath above garage w/ driveway entry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruthie Porterfield

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0318594 Listed on: 05/23/2022

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Monroe

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0422887

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 12,549 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard

HOA Fees

  • $209 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,371 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Dual Staircase
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Guest Quarters
  • Single Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • Heated In Ground 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
  • Programmable Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent

Community Details

Overview

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

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

HOA Fees

$209 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:060-159-061-0002
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Quartzite Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 6371.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Garage Apartment, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: See Listing Agent
  • Roof: Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Side Yard
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Deck, 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
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Prewired, 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

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s)
  • Amenities: Guard
  • Association Fee: 2502.0
  • 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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2022
Closed on
Jul 18, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ruthie Porterfield
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jay Monroe
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$4,250,000
Current Estimated Value
$4,532,710

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.14%
Original Mortgage
$2,167,817
Outstanding Balance
$2,036,295
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,496,415

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2005
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
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1993
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
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
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
-- Old Republic National Title In
-- Charter Title Company
-- Texas State Title
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,167,817
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Previous Owner $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/19/2022 07/19/22 Off Market -- -- --
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Sold -- -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2022 05/23/22 For Sale $4,250,000 -- $667 / 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 $68,647 $4,102,800 $2,384,310 $1,718,490
2024 $61,775 $3,735,946 $2,258,820 $1,477,126
2023 $61,775 $3,744,116 $2,196,075 $1,548,041
2022 $78,136 $3,749,412 $2,007,840 $1,741,572
2021 $75,187 $3,226,000 $1,882,350 $1,343,650
2020 $75,274 $3,108,455 $1,882,350 $1,226,105
2019 $78,248 $3,092,259 $1,882,350 $1,209,909
2018 $61,509 $3,073,515 $1,819,605 $1,253,910
2017 $69,841 $3,073,515 $1,819,605 $1,253,910
2016 $63,492 $2,890,605 $1,634,803 $1,255,802
2015 $42,719 $2,630,226 $1,352,940 $1,277,286
2014 $42,719 $2,427,012 $1,296,568 $1,130,444
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ruthie Porterfield

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 558-3247

    12 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Ruthie Porterfield
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jay Monroe

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 504-6936

    19 in this area

    167 Total Sales

    Jay Monroe
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 55774699

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0601590610002

Texas Harris County Houston 77027 River Oaks

3459 Ella Lee Ln, Houston, TX

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