Houston, TX 77019 3971 Inverness Drive
$12,500,000
45 more
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
Beds • 5
Full/Half Baths • 5 / 3
SQFT • 7,221
Garage • 4
Home Details
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.
Presented By: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty;
General for 3971 Inverness Drive
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesConvectionOven, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Disposal, IceMaker, Microwave, Refrigerator
Architectural StyleTraditional
Assoc Fee Paid PerAnnually
Association AmenitiesSecurity, Trails, Guard
Association Fee IncludesOther
Association NameROPO
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Y/NNo
CityHouston
Construction MaterialsBrick, WoodSiding
CoolingCentralAir, Electric, Zoned
CountyHarris
DirectionsFrom 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.
DisclosuresSellerDisclosure
Elementary SchoolRIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
Elementary School District27 - Houston
Energy EfficientThermostat
Facing DirectionNorth
Full Baths5
Garage Spaces4.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Fee$3993.0
HeatingCentral, Gas, Zoned
High SchoolLAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
High School District27 - Houston
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionTR 3B BLK 90 TALL TIMBERS SECTION OF RIVER OAKS
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsSquareFeet
MLS Area16
MLS Area MinorRiver Oaks Area
Middle/Junior High SchoolLANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle/Junior School District27 - Houston
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-09-17T18:37:03.453-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresWorkshop
OwnershipFull Ownership
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio
Pool FeaturesInGround, PoolSpaCombo
PostalCityHouston
Property SubtypeDetached
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofSlate
Security FeaturesSecuritySystemOwned, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Spa FeaturesHotTub
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count2
Subdivision NameRiver Oaks
Total Rooms24
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1984
Year Built SourceOwner
Interior for 3971 Inverness Drive
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Bedrooms Possible5
Fireplace FeaturesGas, GasLog, WoodBurning
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Tile, Wood
Half Baths3
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesWetBar, BreakfastBar, Bidet, CrownMolding, DoubleVanity, EntranceFoyer, HighCeilings, JettedTub, KitchenIsland, BathInPrimaryBedroom, MultipleStaircases, SeparateShower, TubShower, Vanity, WalkInPantry, WiredForSou
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Room TypeBreakfastRoomNook, DiningRoom, EntryFoyer, FamilyRoom, GameRoom, GuestQuarters, Library, Office, UtilityRoom, WineRoom, HalfBath
Total Baths8
Total Bedrooms5
Total Fireplaces4
Window FeaturesWindowCoverings
Exterior for 3971 Inverness Drive
Building Area Total7221.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesCoveredPatio, Deck, Fence, HotTubSpa, SprinklerIrrigation, Patio
FencingBackYard
Foundation DetailsPillarPostPier
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesSubdivision, Wooded, SideYard
Lot Size Acres1.0203
Lot Size Area44444.0
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
Parking FeaturesAdditionalParking, Attached, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, WorkshopInGarage
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
SpaYes
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Jeffrey Whitespeare
Founder/Owner