$12,500,000

3971 Inverness Drive, Houston, TX 77019

  • 5 beds |
  • 8 baths |
  • 7,221 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1984
  • Property Lot Size Icon1.02acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 4 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,731/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 months ago

Property Description

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 Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 8, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty : 713-520-1981
Listing Agent:
Walter Bering : 1+713-851-9753
MLS ID:
65499158
  • General: 2 StaircasesCrown MoldingFormal Entry/FoyerHigh CeilingsWet BarWired for SoundEn-Suite BathPrimary Bed - 1st FloorSitting AreaWalk-In Closet(s)
  • Rooms: Breakfast RoomEntryFamily RoomFormal DiningGameroom UpGuest SuiteGuest Suite w/KitchenOfficeLibraryUtility RoomWine Room
  • Appliances: DisposalIce MakerRefrigerator IncludedConvection OvenDouble OvenMicrowaveGas CooktopDishwasher
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
  • Flooring: CarpetTileWood
  • A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)ElectricZoned
  • Heating: Natural GasZoned
  • Fireplace: GasGas LogWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 4
  • Eco/Green Feature: Thermostat
  • General: Side YardSprinkler SystemWorkshopSpa/Hot Tub
  • Style: Traditional
  • Pool: In GroundPool With Hot Tub Attached
  • Parking: AttachedAdditional ParkingGarage Door OpenerWorkshop in Garage
  • Roofing: Slate
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • General: BrickWood Siding2Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Road/Access: Asphalt
  • HOA Amenities: Paid PatrolSecurityTrail(s)3993.0Annually
  • Originating MLS: Houston Association of Realtors
  • School District: 27 - Houston
  • County: Harris
  • Zoning: TR 3B BLK 90 TALL TIMBERS SECTION OF RIVER OAKS0601620900003
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: Houston Association of Realtors

This listing courtesy of Walter Bering, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

R

River Oaks Elementary School

2008 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77019

Grades EE-5

1.49 miles away

T

Tanglewood Middle School

5215 San Felipe St, Houston, TX, 77056

Grades 6-8

1.44 miles away

L

Lamar High School

3325 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77098

Grades 9-12

1.34 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.