Active · HAR MLS #65499158
3971 Inverness Drive
$12,500,0003971 Inverness Drive, Houston, TX 77019
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty. Milica is your buyer contact.
A closer look.
From the listing brokerage.
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.
Property details.
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 5
- Half bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 7,221 sq ft
- Year built
- 1984
- Lot size
- 1.0203 acres
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Stories
- 2
- New construction
- No
- Subdivision
- River Oaks
- MLS number
- 65499158
- Listing brokerage
- Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
- Listed
- Sep 8, 2025
Interior & exterior features
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned
- Exterior
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Slate
- Pool
- In Ground, Pool With Hot Tub Attached
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Only details supplied in the HAR record are shown.
Room by room.
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room | First | 18 × 18 |
| Bedroom | Second | 14 × 13 |
| Bath | Second | 9 × 6 |
| Bath | First | 6 × 5 |
| Game Room | Second | 21 × 13 |
| Bedroom | Second | 14 × 12 |
| Wine Room | First | 8 × 7 |
| Kitchen | First | 19 × 14 |
| Bath | First | 5 × 3 |
| Bath | Second | 8 × 5 |
| Breakfast | First | 14 × 14 |
| Sunroom | First | 10 × 10 |
| Bedroom | Second | 14 × 12 |
| Living Room | First | 41 × 23 |
| Utility Room | Second | 17 × 12 |
| Bath | Second | 8 × 6 |
| Guest w/Kitchen | Second | 15 × 15 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 23 × 16 |
| Primary Bath | First | 28 × 15 |
| Extra Room | Second | 24 × 15 |
| Guest Suite | Second | 15 × 13 |
| Bath | Second | 11 × 5 |
Schools from the listing.
- Elementary school
- River Oaks Elementary School (Houston)
- Middle school
- Lanier Middle School
- High school
- Lamar High School (Houston)
- School district
- 27 - Houston
School assignments are reported by the listing brokerage. Verify current attendance eligibility directly with the school district.
Taxes & association dues.
Annual property taxes were not supplied in this record.
- Association dues
- $3,993
- Payment frequency
- Annually
Association dues and frequency are MLS-reported; confirm current costs with the association.
THE LOCATION MATTERS
River Oaks Area
3971 Inverness Drive, Houston, TX 77019
Discuss the location, property condition and your next steps with Milica.
Explore River Oaks ↗Checked Oct 16, 2026, 5:21 PM CT. MLS record updated Apr 27, 2026. Availability and details may change.
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