NOT LISTED FOR SALE

897 Kirby Dr Houston, TX 77019

River Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,111,000 - $2,828,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,436 Sq Ft
$442/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 29, 2024

Current estimated payment $15,291/month

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Deck
  • Marble Flooring
  • River Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Autry Park

About This Home

As of February 2024

Lucian Hood meticulously crafted this exquisite residence. Situated at the Eastern Gates of River Oaks, the home epitomizes inner-city living. Close to renowned local restaurants and the River Oaks Shopping Center. The patio-style home showcases a central courtyard with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering natural light for the interior spaces. Features include hardwood floors, impeccable millwork, a spacious open kitchen, a Primary suite boasting two luxurious baths, secondary bedrooms with ensuite baths, a game room, study and the three staircases offer access to the second floor and a rooftop deck. Beyond its elegant finishes, the home also includes a generator, an elevator and an alarm system equipped with exterior cameras. The three-car garage is enhanced by its private drive that is accessible through the front of the home as well as an alley providing ingress and egress. In close proximity to Buffalo Bayou Park, the Texas Medical Center, The Heights & Galleria area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Wolff

Beth Wolff Realtors License #0430097 Listed on: 10/18/2023

Beth Wolff Realtors

Co-Listed By

Shayne Stinson

Beth Wolff Realtors License #0617240

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly D. Pachar

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - West Gray License #0571420

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - West Gray

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,362

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 9,110 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard

HOA Fees

  • $192 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Electric Gate
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Patio Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,436 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Home Security

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rooftop Access

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
  • Power Generator

Community Details

Overview

  • Ropo Association, Phone Number (713) 622-0001
  • River Oaks Sec 03 R/P Subdivision

Security

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,362

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

9,110 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$192 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2091
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Co List Office Mls Id: WOLF01
  • Co List Office Phone: 713-622-9339
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks Sec 03 R/P
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary/Modern, Other, Patio Home
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Thermostat, Windows
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:060-148-026-0004
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Reverse Osmosis System
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Marble Counters, Multiple Staircases, Pots & Pan Drawers, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 5436.0
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Game Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: None
  • Roof: Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Other, Subdivision, Side Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Rooftop

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Electric: Generator
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas 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: 2307.0
  • 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

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 35362.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2023
Closed on
Feb 29, 2024
Sold by
Basso Marilyn M and Basso Marcos J
Bought by
Dibello Andrew M
Seller's Agent
Ed Wolff
Beth Wolff Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Kelly D. Pachar
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - West Gray
List Price
$2,150,000
Views
93
Current Estimated Value
$2,404,041

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,545,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,517,412
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$886,629

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2013
Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Jcardenas Investments Llc
Bought by
Basso Marilyn M and Basso Marcos J
Seller's Agent
Liz Daniel
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shayne Stinson
Beth Wolff Realtors
List Price
$1,795,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,207,500
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2013
Sold by
Vanlee Reginald Van
Bought by
Jcardenas Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2000
Sold by
Hoyer William Nason and Hoyer Charlotte G
Bought by
Vanlee Reginald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dibello Andrew M -- Alamo Title Company
Basso Marilyn M -- Charter Title Co
Jcardenas Investments Llc -- Alamo Title Co
Vanlee Reginald -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dibello Andrew M $1,545,000
Previous Owner Basso Marilyn M $1,207,500
Previous Owner Jcardenas Investments Llc $1,040,000
Previous Owner Vanlee Reginald $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Sold -- -- --
02/01/2024 02/01/24 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2023 10/18/23 For Sale $2,150,000 +19.8% $396 / Sq Ft
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2013 09/13/13 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $346 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $31,087 $2,060,000 $917,833 $1,142,167
2024 $31,087 $1,945,846 $858,618 $1,087,228
2023 $31,087 $2,080,077 $829,010 $1,251,067
2022 $35,362 $1,575,000 $769,795 $805,205
2021 $34,028 $1,460,000 $740,188 $719,812
2020 $33,651 $1,389,619 $740,188 $649,431
2019 $37,704 $1,490,000 $740,188 $749,812
2018 $31,595 $1,567,900 $769,795 $798,105
2017 $40,021 $1,582,755 $769,795 $812,960
2016 $38,876 $1,537,488 $740,188 $797,300
2015 $41,323 $1,607,500 $807,693 $799,807
2014 $41,323 $1,730,927 $734,266 $996,661
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Wolff

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ed Wolff

    Beth Wolff Realtors

    (832) 626-0350

    11 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Ed Wolff
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Shayne Stinson

    Beth Wolff Realtors

    (713) 304-2564

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Shayne Stinson
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  • Kelly D. Pachar

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kelly D. Pachar

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - West Gray

    (713) 703-3413

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Kelly D. Pachar
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Liz Daniel

    Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

    (713) 416-8001

    8 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Liz Daniel
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 10560876

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0601480260004

Texas Harris County Houston 77019 River Oaks

897 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX

Not Listed for Sale

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