NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3940 Inverness Dr Houston, TX 77019

River Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,413,663 - $7,828,000

5 Beds
11 Baths
11,737 Sq Ft
$552/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Current estimated payment $43,993/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property fronts a bayou
  • Tennis Courts
  • 2.8 Acre Lot
  • River Oaks Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Dual Staircase

About This Home

As of September 2023

Situated on approximately 2.8 acres, this River Oaks home has been called a 'residential country club'. It has been the setting for many grand events and a motion picture. Situated in a park-like setting, the property offers swimming pools, lighted tennis court, party pavilion, outdoor kitchen and bar, and multi-level patio areas. The outdoor party pavilion is a large covered structure with beamed ceiling, bar area, and stage. Tennis court with gallery seating area. The interior living areas are nicely appointed with detailed moldings and hardwood floors. The formal living and dining rooms offer panoramic views of the wooded landscape. Primary bedroom suite features separate dressing areas and closets, office/sitting area, and fabulous views. The lower level is ideally suited as a large game room and open entertaining area with wetbar and adjoining separate dressing rooms/pool bath. Potential exercise room on the lower level. Truly nothing else like this property in River Oaks!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Walter Bering

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0281846 Listed on: 06/12/2023

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Victor Lofinmakin

Fairdale Realty License #0633391

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $102,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 2.8 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a bayou
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $392 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Circular Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 11,737 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Double Vanity
  • Single Vanity
  • Bidet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

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

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$102,526

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$392 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Willowick and San Felipe, head north on Willowick. Take left (west) on Inverness. Turn right down private drive to 3940 Inverness.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.8
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks Tall Timbers
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Bidet, Balcony, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Wired for Sound
  • Living Area: 11737.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Library, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bayou, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stone, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Private Yard, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • 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

  • Amenities: Guard
  • Association Fee: 4708.0
  • 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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2023
Closed on
Sep 29, 2023
Sold by
Tiel Way Properties Llc
Bought by
Akinyanmi Olalekan Akinsoga
Seller's Agent
Walter Bering
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Victor Lofinmakin
Fairdale Realty
List Price
$6,000,000
Views
268
Current Estimated Value
$6,484,221

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.62%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,943,423
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,540,798

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 23, 2020
Sold by
Vandyke Gene and Vandyke Van Dyke
Bought by
Tiel Way Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Walter Bering
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
laura sorelle
Jackie Behrendt
List Price
$4,995,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1996
Sold by
Revana Mary Ellen
Bought by
Revana Madaiah
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Akinyanmi Olalekan Akinsoga -- Charter Title Company
Tiel Way Properties Llc -- Charter Title Company
Revana Madaiah -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Akinyanmi Olalekan Akinsoga $3,000,000
Closed Akinyanmi Olalekan Akinsoga $3,000,000
Previous Owner Vandyke Gene $1,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold -- -- --
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Price Changed $4,900,000 -18.3% $417 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 For Sale $6,000,000 +20.1% $511 / Sq Ft
12/23/2020 12/23/20 Sold -- -- --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2020 08/04/20 For Sale $4,995,000 -- $426 / 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 $102,526 $4,900,000 $3,693,525 $1,206,475
2023 $102,526 $6,000,000 $5,999,900 $100
2022 $215,987 $7,187,632 $6,187,632 $1,000,000
2021 $186,453 $8,000,000 $5,671,996 $2,328,004
2020 $222,195 $9,175,610 $5,671,996 $3,503,614
2019 $150,561 $8,907,215 $5,671,996 $3,235,219
2018 $106,497 $5,950,000 $5,671,996 $278,004
2017 $203,614 $9,000,000 $6,187,632 $2,812,368
2016 $185,103 $9,000,000 $6,187,632 $2,812,368
2015 $110,615 $9,509,557 $5,824,392 $3,685,165
2014 $110,615 $10,395,344 $6,182,000 $4,213,344
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Walter Bering

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 851-9753

    56 in this area

    152 Total Sales

    Walter Bering
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  • Victor Lofinmakin

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Victor Lofinmakin

    Fairdale Realty

    (346) 409-6885

    1 in this area

    184 Total Sales

    Victor Lofinmakin
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  • l

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    laura sorelle

    Jackie Behrendt

    4 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    laura sorelle
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 47196603

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0601620920031

Texas Harris County Houston 77019 River Oaks

3940 Inverness Dr, Houston, TX

This home is located at 3940 Inverness Dr, Houston, TX 77019 since 12 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $6,484,221, approximately $552 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 3940 Inverness 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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