3971 Inverness Dr

Houston, TX 77019

$12,500,000
Price
5
Beds
7,221 Sq. Ft.
$1,731 / Sq. Ft.
7,221
Sq. Ft.
$1,731
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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.
  1. Listed by Walter Bering • TREC #0281846 • Brokerage DRE #307280 • Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (713)-851-9753 walter.bering@sothebyshomes.com

Property Details for 3971 Inverness Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
River Oaks
LISTING UPDATED: 10/29/2025 03:11 PM

Property Details for 3971 Inverness Drive

StatusActive
MLS #65499158
Days on Market146
Taxes-
HOA Fees$3,993 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1984
Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,444 SF
CountyHarris County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Walter Bering, TREC #0281846
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Building Information for 3971 Inverness Drive

Stories2Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,444 SF

Payment Calculator

$68,924 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$60,923

Property Taxes

$7,668

HOA Dues

$333

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Property Information for 3971 Inverness Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • 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.
  • MLS Area Major: 16
  • MLS Area Minor: River Oaks Area
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Unparsed Address: 3971 Inverness Drive
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop In Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Security, Trails, Guard
  • Association Fee: $3,993
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Other
  • Association Name: ROPO
  • Association Phone: 713-622-0001
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Legal Description: TR 3B BLK 90 TALL TIMBERS SECTION OF RIVER OAKS
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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Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 7221.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded, Side Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 44444.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1 Up to 2 Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Parcel Number: 060-162-090-0003
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Spa/Hot Tub, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: InGround, PoolSpaCombo
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Slate
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • 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 Fans, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 24
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Library, Office, Utility Room, Wine Room, Half Bath
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 24x15
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 28x15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11x5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 23x16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: GuestQuarters
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 18x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Library
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: GuestQuarters
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 41x23
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 17x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 8x6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 14x14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 19x14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 21x13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: GameRoom
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 5x3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 8x5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 8x7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: WineRoom
Room 19
  • Room Dimensions: 14x12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 20
  • Room Dimensions: 18x18
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 3971 Inverness Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65499158

$12,500,000—
Aug 10, 2000

Sold

HARMLS #192186

—
Jun 15, 2000

Option Pending

HARMLS #192186

—
Feb 1, 1999

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #192186

$4,650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #65499158

$12,500,000
08/10/2000

Sold

HARMLS #192186

—
06/15/2000

Option Pending

HARMLS #192186

—
02/01/1999

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #192186

$4,650,000

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

Public Records for 3971 Inverness Drive

Taxable ValueLand$5,423,247Additions$1,340,988Total$6,764,235
Tax Record2024$92,012 ($7,668 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt7,221 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,221 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,444 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983CountyHARRISAPN0601620900003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3971 Inverness Drive

This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
River Oaks Elementary School
Public - PK 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
PublicPK 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 3971 Inverness Drive, Houston, TX 77019

3971 Inverness Drive is a single family home for sale in Houston, TX 77019. This property was listed for sale on September 8, 2025 by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $12,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 146 days and was last sold on August 10, 2000. This listing's school district is Houston Independent School District. Nearby schools include River Oaks Elementary School, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School. 3971 Inverness Drive is a 5-bed, 8-bath, 7,221 sqft single family home built in 1984.

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Listing Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Walter Bering, TREC #0281846

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