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3971 Inverness DriveHouston, TX 77019

For Sale

$12,500,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $125,000

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.

Listed by Walter Bering

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License #0281846

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Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

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713-851-9753

Last updated September 24, 2025

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Source: HAR #65499158

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodRiver Oaks
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms6.5
  • Days on Prevu44
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$332.75/month
  • Size7,221 sqft
  • Price per sqft$1,731

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

09/08/2025
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
$12,500,000

Property Details for 3971 Inverness Drive

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Security, Trail(s), Guard

Fees

  • Association Fee: $3,993.00 Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Other

General

  • Association Name: ROPO

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Slate
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio

Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool Private: Yes

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 7,221
  • Lot Features: Subdivision, Wooded, Side Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.02
  • Lot Size Area: 44,444
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 060-162-090-0003

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • 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
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Spa: Yes

Measurements

  • Living Area: 7,221
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Rooms Total: 24

Other

Environmental

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Location

  • Subdivision Name: River Oaks

Parking

Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop In Garage

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • Elementary School District: 27 - Houston

High School

  • High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
  • High School District: 27 - Houston

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 27 - Houston

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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