NOT LISTED FOR SALE

971 Kirby Dr Houston, TX 77019

River Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,255,000 - $5,971,000

4 Beds
7 Baths
8,611 Sq Ft
$652/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 9, 2024

Current estimated payment $37,388 / mo

178 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Garage Apartment
  • Dual Staircase
  • River Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • 25,150 Sq Ft lot
  • Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of February 2024

Newly renovated traditional 4 bedroom-5/2 bathroom River Oaks Estate on over a half-acre lot. Circular drive and southern style lawn and gardens. Gorgeous formals-sweeping staircase-family room has 5 sets of French doors inviting the outside in for expanded entertaining. Chef's dream gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances, grand library-dramatic 1/2 bath-wet bar w/comm. SS sink, wine & beverage refrigerators. Schenck wood floors. Second Floor has expansive, private primary suite & 2 primary baths+2 bedrooms w/ensuite bathrooms & utlilty. Miele coffee systems- Third Floor features glass walls & glass sliding doors, workout rm, GR/Media, bedroom, bathroom,+1/2 bath-Elevator-backyard exudes comfort & tranquility-sparkling pool w/peaceful fountains, vast patio for grilling & entertaining. Quarters/Guest House boasts 2 bedrooms, bath, LR & Kitchen (1,073 sf) above 3-car garage w/private entry-minutes to downtown events-easy access to Museums, TX Medical Center, shopping - ROE & ROCC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanine Kaminski-Ditzel

Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #0598156 Listed on: 05/25/2023

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Rimmer Iglesias

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0544430

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $88,635

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 25,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • North Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard

HOA Fees

  • $259 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,611 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Dry Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Indoor Grill
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Disposal
  • Pot Filler

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Guest Quarters
  • Single Vanity
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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 Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Ventilation

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

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

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: See agent

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$88,635

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0.58 Acres

HOA Fees

$259 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks Add
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Exposure/Shade, HVAC, Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:060-156-053-0003
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Free-Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, High Ceilings, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Pot Filler, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 8611.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Library, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: See agent
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Backs to Greenbelt/Park, Side Yard
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, 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)
  • Association Fee: 3113.0
  • 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

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 88635.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$5,613,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,490,000
Interest Rate
0.0485%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2007
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
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
0.0625%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2001
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
$1,316,000
Interest Rate
0.0698%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
-- First American Title Ins Tx
-- Stewart Title Company
-- Charter Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $1,490,000
Previous Owner $1,500,000
Previous Owner $1,316,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Sold -- -- --
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Price Changed $4,975,000 -8.7% $578 / Sq Ft
05/25/2023 05/25/23 For Sale $5,450,000 -- $633 / 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 $75,688 $4,755,000 $2,328,480 $2,426,520
2024 $75,305 $4,755,000 $2,187,360 $2,567,640
2023 $75,305 $4,285,640 $2,116,800 $2,168,840
2022 $88,635 $4,025,387 $1,975,680 $2,049,707
2021 $89,453 $3,900,000 $1,834,560 $2,065,440
2020 $84,493 $3,489,178 $1,834,560 $1,654,618
2019 $91,040 $4,107,214 $1,834,560 $2,272,654
2018 $66,237 $3,270,700 $1,834,560 $1,436,140
2017 $82,702 $3,270,700 $1,834,560 $1,436,140
2016 $94,403 $3,995,000 $1,697,280 $2,297,720
2015 $63,604 $4,497,946 $1,697,280 $2,800,666
2014 $63,604 $3,706,596 $1,436,160 $2,270,436
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeanine Kaminski-Ditzel

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jeanine Kaminski-Ditzel

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (832) 494-7749

    5 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Jeanine Kaminski-Ditzel
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  • Lisa Rimmer Iglesias

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Lisa Rimmer Iglesias

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

    (713) 256-1531

    8 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Lisa Rimmer Iglesias
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 49412944

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0601560530003

Texas Harris County Houston 77019 River Oaks

971 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX

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