3653 Inverness Dr

Houston, TX 77019

$10,000,000
Price
6
Beds
11,853 Sq. Ft.
$844 / Sq. Ft.
11,853
Sq. Ft.
$844
per Sq. Ft.
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Discover the charm of 3653 Inverness, nestled in the picturesque River Oaks neighborhood. This hidden gem offers a perfect blend of elegance and tranquility in a traditional setting.
a front view of a house with garden
a view of a hallway with wooden floor windows and a chandelier
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
Experience the grandeur of a family room that spans an impressive 21' x 30'. This stunning space showcases a breathtaking view of the pool, offering the ultimate environment for unforgettable relaxation and entertainment.
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
Experience exquisite architectural details with a glossy lacquer finish and a striking stone hearth that creates an inviting atmosphere (please note that the custom carved wood surround is not included).
Impressive grand entrance hall with striking arch openings and beautifully crafted custom columns elevating your experience, all enhanced by the elegance of a sophisticated groin ceiling treatment.
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a view of livingroom with furniture and hardwood floor
a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
The Butler’s Pantry is situated between the Dining Room and the Grand Hall, and it offers an abundance of glass-front cabinets and ample drawers. The Butler’s Pantry includes an elevator to all three floors and a silver closet.
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and refrigerator
Embrace the inviting ambiance of the kitchen and breakfast room, seamlessly connected to a charming covered patio—ideal for savoring your morning coffee in a tranquil setting!
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and wooden floor
This lovely pool bathroom is conveniently located just off the back hallway.
Tucked away off the Grand Hallway, this handsome room offers a study of sorts, or den. It features stained wood work, treated boxed ceilings, and the room is surrounded by bookshelves. French doors lead to the covered patio. Room dimensions are 19'x 17'.
The first-floor powder room is furnished with an elegant mirror, marble countertops, marble flooring, and sconces, enhancing the aesthetic and functional qualities of the space..
Ed Wilson’s wrought iron staircase is impressive, and even more so from this point of view.
The second-floor landing offers a delightful view of the staircase leading to the third floor. The hardwood flooring lends a rich feel, while the artistic iron staircase offers a lovely accent to the landing. The landing also allows access to the primary bedroom and other bedrooms on the second floor.
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
Custom fabric wall coverings paired with designer drapes create a cozy vibe. The large primary suite features a wood-burning fireplace, built-in speakers, and stylish crown molding, making it a great place to relax and unwind.
a large white bathroom with a granite countertop sink mirror and a shower
Unwind in the spacious jetted tub adorned with marble decking. Enjoy the privacy of a water closet and easy access to the dressing room, which includes two walk-in closets.
The primary suite offers dressing area with a variety of amenities, including a vanity, beverage counter, and built-in dressers. The dressing area is complete with a cedar closet, plus two walk-in closets equipped with shoe racks and built-in dressers for ample storage space.
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a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
Off the kitchen, the backstairs lead you to the second-floor landing. From there, you can access the utility room, as well as the guest quarters and terrace.
The gameroom, measuring 20 feet by 20 feet, is ideally suited for movie nights or social gatherings with friends. This space is designed to offer privacy from the main residence and can be accessed via the main house or an alternative back staircase.
The gameroom in the back wing of the house has a full bathroom, guest bedroom 5, a wet bar with a mini-refrigerator, and a study nook.
a bedroom with two beds and painted walls
On the third floor, bedroom six features a full bath with a tub/shower, along with three walk-in attic accesses. There are also two locked storage closets, a media closet, and an ideal sleepover room.
Experience the charm of our covered patio, which features three ceiling fans to create a refreshing atmosphere. This inviting space is perfect for enjoyable dining experiences and entertaining guests, making it the ideal spot for both relaxation and lively gatherings.
In this private oasis, you can unwind and enjoy the shade provided by the magnolia trees, which offer privacy for the property. Take a refreshing dip and relax in the oval pool, featuring water features and a surrounding seating edge that enhances your experience.
Kick back by the pool and soak up the fun! Enjoy the sunshine and the great vibes all around you.
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Description

Discover this exquisite home by Bruce Barnett, located in a highly sought-after section of River Oaks. This traditional brick residence features elegant hardwood flooring and soaring 12-foot ceilings, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The grand foyer welcomes you with a stunning custom staircase that sets an impressive tone for the property. Designed for entertainment, the home boasts sophisticated lacquered walls and an elevator for easy access to all levels. The heart of the house is a spectacular...Discover this exquisite home by Bruce Barnett, located in a highly sought-after section of River Oaks. This traditional brick residence features elegant hardwood flooring and soaring 12-foot ceilings, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The grand foyer welcomes you with a stunning custom staircase that sets an impressive tone for the property. Designed for entertainment, the home boasts sophisticated lacquered walls and an elevator for easy access to all levels. The heart of the house is a spectacular kitchen equipped w/top-of-the-line appliances and ample storage. The island, adorned with a chiseled granite countertop, serves as a striking centerpiece. This luxurious five-bedroom home includes spacious en-suite baths, providing comfort and privacy. The sixth bedroom, designed as a guest quarter, and a vibrant game room are perfect for visitors. The inviting backyard oasis, complete with a summer kitchen, resort-style pool, and covered patio, is ready for your personal touches! Per Seller
  1. Listed by Beverly Berry • TREC #0408848 • Brokerage DRE #411758 • Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
    P: (713)-524-0888 bevberry@greenwoodking.com
  2. Listed by Michele Scheffer • TREC #0480696 • Brokerage DRE #411758 • Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
    P: (281)-808-8139 michele@greenwoodking.com

Property Details for 3653 Inverness Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
River Oaks
LISTING UPDATED: 03/19/2026 02:40 PM

Property Details for 3653 Inverness Drive

StatusActive
MLS #10918097
Days on Market80
Taxes$194,786 / year
HOA Fees$3,463 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1998
Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,101 SF
CountyHarris County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office, Beverly Berry, TREC #0408848; Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office, Michele Scheffer, TREC #0480696
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Building Information for 3653 Inverness Drive

Stories3Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,101 SF

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$48,531

Property Taxes

$16,232

HOA Dues

$289

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Property Information for 3653 Inverness Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From San Felipe north on Timber Lane, East on Inverness, home on south side of street
  • Map Coordinate: 492N
  • MLS Area Major: 16
  • MLS Area Minor: River Oaks Area
  • Unparsed Address: 3653 Inverness Drive
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Boat, Circular Driveway, Converted Garage, Detached Carport, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Sport Court, Maintenance Grounds, Pickleball
  • Association Fee: $3,463
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreas
  • Association Name: ROPO
  • Association Phone: 713-622-0001
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $194,786
  • Tax Legal Description: LT 2 BLK 78 RIVER OAKS SEC 9
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Middle Or Junior School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 11853.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Lot Size Acres: 26100.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1/2 Up to 1 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Other
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Parcel Number: 060-161-078-0002
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 9
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Radiant Attic Barrier, Exposure Shade, Thermostat
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Exclusions: Contact Listing Agent
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Tennis Courts
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Mosquito System, Patio, Rooftop
  • Pool Features: Gunite, InGround
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Slate
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener - Owned, Wine Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Balcony, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Central Vacuum, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, Handicap Access, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Rooms Total: 15
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Library, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 9x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12x19
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17x23
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x21
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13x21
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13x21
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18x26
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11x21
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15x19
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 21x30
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 18x20
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 18x24
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 6x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 20x20
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: GameRoom
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 17x19
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Description Information
Building Details
  • Builder Name: Bruce Barnett
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 3653 Inverness Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10918097

$10,000,000—
Nov 30, 2025

Expired

HARMLS #39513014

$10,000,000—
Jun 13, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #39513014

$11,000,000—
May 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39513014

$13,000,000—
Dec 23, 2009

Sold

HARMLS #30822142

—
Nov 30, 2009

Option Pending

HARMLS #30822142

—
Oct 23, 2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #30822142

$5,495,000—
Oct 22, 2009

Expired

HARMLS #44958944

$5,595,000—
Apr 23, 2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #44958944

$6,180,000—
May 21, 1999

Sold

HARMLS #212735

—
Apr 20, 1999

Option Pending

HARMLS #212735

—
Apr 12, 1999

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #212735

$4,250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #10918097

$10,000,000
11/30/2025

Expired

HARMLS #39513014

$10,000,000
06/13/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #39513014

$11,000,000
05/20/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #39513014

$13,000,000
12/23/2009

Sold

HARMLS #30822142

—
11/30/2009

Option Pending

HARMLS #30822142

—
10/23/2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #30822142

$5,495,000
10/22/2009

Expired

HARMLS #44958944

$5,595,000
04/23/2009

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #44958944

$6,180,000
05/21/1999

Sold

HARMLS #212735

—
04/20/1999

Option Pending

HARMLS #212735

—
04/12/1999

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #212735

$4,250,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3653 Inverness Drive

Taxable ValueLand$4,828,500Additions$4,480,907Total$9,309,407
Tax Record2024$114,965 ($9,580 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths8Total Finished SqFt10,809 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt10,809 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,101 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998CountyHARRISAPN0601610780002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3653 Inverness Drive

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
River Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Lanier Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lamar High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
River Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lanier Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lamar High School
Public9 to 12

Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 3653 Inverness Drive, Houston, TX 77019

3653 Inverness Drive is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77019. This property was listed for sale on January 9, 2026 by Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office, it's currently listed at $10,000,000. It has been on the market for a total of 80 days and was last sold on December 23, 2009. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include River Oaks Elementary School, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. 3653 Inverness Drive is a 6-bed, 8-bath, 11,853 sqft single family home built in 1998.

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Listing Courtesy of Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office, Beverly Berry, TREC #0408848; Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office, Michele Scheffer, TREC #0480696

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