8 Tiel Way
Description
Exceptional and historic sophisticated Mid-Century Modern home designed by Karl Kamrath. Secluded hillside location above a wooded ravine. Only two owners since it was built in 1960. It is now ready for remodeling, updating or re-building (69,003 SF lot) to your personal taste. Property location was originally chosen by the wife for the sloping nature toward the bayou. A historically significant home it has appeared on Rice Design and Houston Modern Home Tours. Preserved original design with soaring...Exceptional and historic sophisticated Mid-Century Modern home designed by Karl Kamrath. Secluded hillside location above a wooded ravine. Only two owners since it was built in 1960. It is now ready for remodeling, updating or re-building (69,003 SF lot) to your personal taste. Property location was originally chosen by the wife for the sloping nature toward the bayou. A historically significant home it has appeared on Rice Design and Houston Modern Home Tours. Preserved original design with soaring ceilings, hardwood and cork floors and a lower (1st floor) that is very large. Come and see for yourself.
- Listed by Cindy Burns • TREC #0475440 • Brokerage DRE #307280 • Martha Turner Sotheby's International RealtyP: (281)-630-8865 C: (281)-630-8865 cindy.burns@sothebyshomes.com
- Listed by Lauren Laigle • TREC #0651949 • Brokerage DRE #307280 • Martha Turner Sotheby's International RealtyP: (713)-822-3939 C: (713)-822-3939 lauren.laigle@sothebys.realty
Property Details for 8 Tiel Way
Architectural Style
Contemporary/Modern
Subdivision NameRiver Oaks
Waterfront FeaturesBayou
ViewWater
View YNYes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/12/2026 04:02 AM
Property Details for 8 Tiel Way
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 5454283 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Taxes | $54,319 / year |
| HOA Fees | $3,876 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 AC / 69,003 SF |
| County | Harris County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Cindy Burns, TREC #0475440; Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Laigle, TREC #0651949
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Building Information for 8 Tiel Way
Stories2Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size1.58 AC / 69,003 SF
Payment Calculator
$31,034 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$26,185
Property Taxes
$4,527
HOA Dues
$323
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1Property Information for 8 Tiel Way
Summary
Location and General Information
- Direction Faces: South
- Directions: From intersection of Shepherd and Kirby Dr go west on Kirby. Turn right at the first street which is Tiel Way. House is the second driveway on the right. Park on the street
- Map Coordinate: 492M
- MLS Area Major: 16
- MLS Area Minor: River Oaks Area
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Unparsed Address: 8 Tiel Way
- Water Source: Public
Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2.0
- Carport YN: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: Detached Carport
Taxes and HOA
- Association Amenities: Guard
- Association Fee: $3,876
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Name: ROPO
- Association Phone: 713-622-0001
- Association YN: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $54,319
- Tax Legal Description: LT 17 BLK 56 RIVER OAKS SEC 12
- 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
Property
Lot Information
- Living Area: 4691.0
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Ravine, Subdivision, Views
- Lot Size Acres: 69003.0
- 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: 060-159-056-0017
- Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
- Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
- Public Survey Section: 12
- Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
- Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Community Features: Curbs
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Exclusions: statue on bench by pool
- Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
- Pool Features: Gunite, SaltWater
- Pool Private YN: Yes
- Pool Area: No
- Roof: Composition
- Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Interior Features
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Bathrooms Full: 5
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
- Heating YN: Yes
- Interior Features: Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Walk In Pantry, Window Treatments
- Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup
- Levels: Two
- Rooms Total: 13
- Room Type: Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Living Room, Sunroom, Utility Room
- Stories: 2
- Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
- Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 5X6
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 16X51
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 16X31
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 12X14
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 15X16
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Sunroom
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 11X14
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 10X11
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Den
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 14X19
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 9X11
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 12X18
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 17X24
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 12
- Room Dimensions: 13X21
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 13
- Room Dimensions: 18X21
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rent Information
- Lease Considered YN: No
Property History for 8 Tiel Way
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #5454283 | $5,200,000 | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Expired HARMLS #50190270 | $5,200,000 | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #50190270 | $5,200,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #5454283 | $5,200,000 |
| 07/06/2023 | Expired HARMLS #50190270 | $5,200,000 |
| 07/21/2022 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #50190270 | $5,200,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8 Tiel Way
Taxable ValueLand$1,877,888Additions$678,018Total$2,555,906
Tax Record2024$19,729 ($1,644 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,691 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,691 SqFtStories1Lot Size68,999 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960CountyHARRISAPN0601590560017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8 Tiel Way
This home is within Houston Independent School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
River Oaks Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Lanier Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Lamar High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Carnegie Vanguard High School Public9 to 12 |
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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Listing Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Cindy Burns, TREC #0475440; Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Laigle, TREC #0651949
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