Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2025
Listed
$12,500,000
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MLS
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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3971 Inverness Dr
General
- Price: $12,500,000
- HOA FEE: $333/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 65499158
- Updated: 9/10/2025
- Added to Site: 132 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 24
- Interior Features: 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
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Security, Trail(s), Guard
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Hot Tub
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 16
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: River Oaks
- Driving 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.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- Middle School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: ROPO
- Assoc. Fees Include: Other
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Heating Type: Central, Gas, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Slate
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 7,221
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 7,221 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1984
- Year Built Source: Owner
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.0203
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded, Side Yard
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $3,993
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Legal Description: TR 3B BLK 90 TALL TIMBERS SECTION OF RIVER OAKS
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 060-162-090-0003
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty (713) 520-1981, Walter Bering (713) 851-9753
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Schools
Schools serving 3971 Inverness Dr
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
River Oaks Elementary School, Houston, TX 2008 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Lanier Middle School 2600 Woodhead Street, Houston, TX 77098 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Lamar High School 3325 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77098 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3971 Inverness Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 3971 Inverness Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$92,012
5%
$6,764,235
10%
2023
$87,352
—
$6,164,647
2%
2022
$87,352
-6%
$6,064,024
11%
2022
$93,289
2%
$5,474,793
8%
2021
$91,802
-1%
$5,059,288
2%
2020
$92,780
-23%
$4,969,134
—
2019
$120,004
-4%
$4,955,615
—
2018
$125,207
-7%
$4,948,009
-7%
2017
$134,896
4%
$5,339,558
4%
2016
$130,091
10%
$5,144,847
10%
2015
$118,573
—
$4,677,134
-6%
2015
$118,573
20%
$4,983,940
29%
2013
$98,914
—
$3,865,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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3971 Inverness Drive, Houston, TX 77019 (MLS# 65499158) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 3 partial bathrooms. 3971 Inverness Drive is currently listed for $12,500,000 and was received on September 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 3971 Inverness Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in River Oaks? You can browse all River Oaks real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.