$12,500,000

3971 Inverness Dr Houston, TX 77019

River Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated payment $74,600/month

Total Views 988
5 Beds
8 Baths
7,221 Sq Ft
$1,731 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wine Room
  • In Ground Pool
  • Dual Staircase
  • River Oaks Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

Nestled in the Tall Timbers section of River Oaks, this exquisite residence, built in 1984, epitomizes timeless elegance and architectural brilliance. Designed by the renowned Ray Bailey Architects, this modified New England "Salt Box" home received a 1985 Houston AIA award. Set on a sprawling one-plus acre wooded lot, the property seamlessly blends contemporary details with New England-style reserve, creating a perfect hybrid design that continues to captivate. The home's structural integrity is ensured by a steel-enforced concrete pier and beam foundation. Special amenities abound, including approximately 100-year-old reclaimed wide plank hardwood floors, exterior moisture-resistant cypress wood siding, a commercial-grade heating and cooling system, a slate tile roof, climate-controlled wine cellar, 4-car attached garage, and more! The kitchen, baths, attached greenhouse, screened porch and gallery have hand-molded brick floors. This home reflects forethought and attention to detail.

Listing Agent

Walter Bering

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0281846 Listed on: 09/08/2025

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $92,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard

HOA Fees

  • $333 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 7,221 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • 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

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

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

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Trails

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$92,012

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$333 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Directions: From San Felipe and Willowick, head north on Willowick. Take a left (west) on Inverness. Property will be on the left (south) side of the street.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0203
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Bidet, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 7221.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Dining Room, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Library, Office, Utility Room, Wine Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Slate
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded, Side Yard
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

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

  • Amenities: Security, Trail(s), Guard
  • Association Fee: 3993.0
  • 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

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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 $92,012 $6,164,647 $5,049,230 $1,115,417
2023 $92,012 $6,064,024 $4,862,221 $1,201,803
2022 $120,549 $5,474,793 $4,488,204 $986,589
2021 $117,915 $5,059,288 $4,114,187 $945,101
2020 $120,332 $4,969,134 $4,114,187 $854,947
2019 $125,399 $4,955,615 $4,114,187 $841,428
2018 $98,101 $4,948,009 $4,114,187 $833,822
2017 $135,014 $5,339,558 $4,488,204 $851,354
2016 $130,091 $5,339,558 $4,488,204 $851,354
2015 $87,717 $5,339,558 $4,488,204 $851,354
2014 $87,717 $4,983,940 $4,114,187 $869,753
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $12,500,000 -- $1,731 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed Of Distribution -- None Listed On Document
Deed Of Distribution -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- First American Title
Warranty Deed -- Partners Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 65499158

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0601620900003

Texas Harris County Houston 77019 River Oaks

3971 Inverness Dr, Houston, TX

This home is located at 3971 Inverness Dr, Houston, TX 77019 and is currently priced at $12,500,000, approximately $1,731 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 3971 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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